Mike Tyson and Jake Paul speak at press conference on May 13, 2024 in New York City. Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix) OPINION: While hoping Tyson knocks Paul’s block off — admittedly an unsavory desire — I fear for the 58-year-old’s safety against a hard-hitting man half his age. Editor’s note: The following…
West Coast rapper The Game is known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, especially when it comes to his children. This sentiment was once again on full display as he celebrated his daughter California Dream Taylor’s 14th birthday with an emotional post on social media. The rapper, who has often faced criticism for his…
The National Urban League’s president said a Trump win would be devastating for America’s economy, based on his previous record. As thousands continue to gather at the United Center in Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention, theGrio’s senior White House correspondent, April Ryan, caught up with Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League….
Kimberly Morris, president & founder of Higher Ed Consulting Enterprise–joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to discuss financial aid and resources for students at HBCUs. Kimberly Morris, president and founder of Higher Ed Consulting, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to discuss financial resources for students attending HBCUs. Kimberly Morris is the president and founder of Higher…
Amanda Gorman speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024, in Chicago. | Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman on Wednesday night graced the stage at the Democratic National Convention by reciting a previously unheard poem that emphasized…
Chicago’s former mayor says it’s time to punch a hole in the ‘ultimate glass ceiling’ as the race for the White House heats up. Hope is one of the many words echoing throughout the United Center in Chicago this week at the Democratic National Convention, and Lori Lightfoot, who once led the city as mayor,…
Source: KENT NISHIMURA / Getty Project 2025 is one of the most talked about topics regarding the 2024 presidential election and for good reason. The 920-page Republican agenda aims to fundamentally change how government works, and not in a way remotely positive for Black Americans. The conservative manifesto, titled Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise, was…
Snoop Dogg and his wife Shante “Boss Lady” Broadus have a love that is still going strong after almost three decades of marriage. The rapper, who was declared the Paris Olympics MVP for his popular coverage of the Games, took a moment to highlight some recent life moments in a video shared with fans. Among…
This undated booking photo provided by the Missouri Department of Corrections shows Marcellus Williams. (Photo: Missouri Department of Corrections via AP, file) The Missouri Attorney General’s Office opposes the new consent judgment and will appeal in an effort to move ahead with Marcellus Williams’ execution next month. CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri death row…
Alexis Kornegay coaches her first grade students on the alphabet at Greenville Elementary School in Greenville, Florida. (Photo: Kate Payne/AP) In the Florida panhandle, the Madison County School District is consolidating its last three stand-alone elementary schools into one campus. MADISON, Fla. (AP) — Tens of thousands of students have left Florida’s public schools in…
