Alabama Congressional candidates Caroleene Dobson (left) and Shomari Figures (right) (Caroleene Dobson for Congress/Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) OPINION: To win Alabama’s newest congressional seat, the son of a civil rights hero faces a gerrymandered map, racial dog whistles and a wealthy descendant of slave-owning confederate Klansmen. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the…
A state grand jury in Orangeburg, South Carolina, has declined to indict a Black woman in South Carolina who faced murder charges after losing a baby during childbirth, in a case that has become a flashpoint in the national debate over restrictive state laws governing reproductive rights. Amari Marsh, now 23, was a junior at…
The civil rights attorney expressed optimism about “federal voices” in Congress championing police accountability, such as U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, his former law partner. TheGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan” recently spoke with state Rep. Justin J. Pearson of Tennessee, Lee Merritt, a national civil rights attorney, and Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change. …
After sharing her journey to motherhood, theGrio’s Eboni K. Williams gave birth to her first child in August. (Photo: theGrio) After sharing her journey to motherhood with theGrio, Eboni K. Williams reveals that she gave birth to her first child in August. Eboni K. Williams can now add mother to her array of accolades. This…
It seems that the Sean Diddy Combs cloud of drama is casting a shadow on one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. A resurfaced video featuring Kevin Hart at one of Combs’ infamous “Freak Off” parties is stirring up conversation, with some questioning whether the comedian’s career could be affected by his proximity to the disgraced music…
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is gearing up for a legal fight to clear his good name of allegations…
Actress Trina McGee attends Katherine Schwarzenegger’s and Best Buddies makeup event at Blushington on Nov. 10, 2015, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) Actress Trina McGee discusses having a miscarriage and what’s next for her and her family during a candid conversation with Tamron Hall. Three months after announcing she was expecting…
A pair of lawsuits have been filed against a Missouri cop accused of stealing nude photos from women he stopped for alleged traffic violations. In the latest suit, filed Friday, a couple identified as Jane and John Doe seek $25,000 for invasion of privacy and emotional distress after a Florissant, Missouri, police officer allegedly took…
Pamela Smith, an entrepreneur and homeschool coach, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to discuss transitioning to homeschooling. If you’re a parent considering homeschooling, Pamela Smith, an entrepreneur and homeschool coach, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to discuss homeschooling and offer tips for parents transitioning their children to homeschooling this school year. Smith opened up about…
Janet Jackson at the Christian Siriano Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Fashion Show at the Pierre Hotel on September 8, 2023, in New York, New York. | Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty I have loved Janet Jackson for as long as I can remember so I am going to mirror Whoopi Goldberg’s call to extend…
