The Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office announced on Sept. 5 that it won’t pursue criminal charges against a Baltimore police detective who pressed his gun against the temple of a Black man who was lying on the sidewalk and held down by other officers during an arrest in May. Defense attorneys for Jaemun Joyner, the 24-year-old…
TheGrio Politics Explained with Natasha Alford – How Did Inflation Happen? On this week’s episode of “Politics Explained,” theGrio’s Natasha S. Alford breaks down the political consequences of inflation under Joe Biden and Donald Trump. She also explains how inflation and the U.S. economy can have an impact at the polls with voters during elections….
Beloved “Family Matters” actor Jaleel White was a fan-favorite on the iconic ’90s sitcom that left him with some damage to his vocals. White, who portrayed Steve and Steffon Urkel, was a featured guest at this year’s 90s Con in Daytona Beach, Florida. On Sunday, Sept. 15, he spoke on a panel moderated by “Halloweentown”…
The second-oldest son of superstar Usher is making waves online after he posted a clever TikTok video of him poking fun at teachers who fawn over his celebrity father who has made ladies drool since the 1990s. At 15 years old, Naviyd Ely Raymond has a personality all his own. Fans who follow his social…
The mother of a teenage girl who was booted from her flight in Canada because of a weight imbalance issue is outraged over how the incident jeopardized her daughter’s safety. According to the CBC, 14-year-old Camryn Larkan boarded a home-bound Porter Airlines flight to Victoria, British Columbia, from Toronto on Aug. 30 after visiting family…
Source: Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis / Getty NewsOne is back with Episode 10 of The Black Ballot, an exclusive multi-episodic docuseries exploring the history of African American voting. Each episode dives into American presidents’ decisions and their lasting influence on the conditions of African Americans, especially concerning voting. Rosa Parks and the Clarence Thomas Controversy The latest…
Comedian Gary Owen is bringing his personal life on stage yet again regarding a legal dispute with his ex wife Kenya Duke. The Ohio native posted a video on Wednesday, Sept. 18, of his material during his show at the Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia. Wearing a black Patriots-themed shirt and black cap, the clip…
Questions are still brewing over the death of Javion Magee after his body was found tied to a tree in rural North Carolina. In the week since his death, authorities have released more details as his family fiercely advocates for a thorough investigation. Authorities launched an investigation after locating Magee’s body in Henderson, North Carolina,…
Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris answers questions during a moderated conversation with members of the National Association of Black Journalists hosted by WHYY September 17, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) “I am pleased that Vice President Harris acknowledged the important role truth plays in our quest for racial…
(Photo credit: Adobe Stock) Amber Thurman could be alive today if not for Georgia’s strict anti-abortion laws. A Black mother died in Georgia after the state’s strict anti-abortion laws caused an almost 24-hour delay in her care. In August 2022, Amber Nicole Thurman, 28, traveled to a North Carolina clinic to have an abortion, People…
