‘Lord have mercy on your soul’ Nolan Wells’ mother responds to anonymous hate mail before funeral
Nolan Wells’ mother, Christine Wells-Wonsley, revealed that hate mail was sent to the family’s home just days before her son’s…
Biggest Moments From The 2026 ESPYS
The 2026 ESPYs delivered emotional speeches, championship celebrations and viral moments. Check them all out here!Every summer, the ESPYS bring…
Telfar scared fans with a ‘severe downsizing’ announcement, but the reveal was pure marketing genius
The beloved Black-owned fashion label had customers bracing for bad news before revealing its smallest Shopping Bag yet: a fully…
Harriet Tubman Museum Break-In Sparks National Call For Help
Donations are being requested after a break-in at the Harriet Tubman Museum in Maryland left the institution down thousands of…
Two Philadelphia women plead guilty to $3.4 million Minnesota Medicaid fraud scheme
Candice Langley, a former Essence model and Cynthia Allen, an actress who starred in Netflix’s “Concrete Cowboy,” pleaded guilty to…
Two U.S. soldiers killed, third service member missing after Iranian attacks in Jordan
The deaths of the service members are the first since an early truce was initiated between the two countries in…
ON THIS DAY: A Global GOAT Was Born On July 18
July 18, 2026He later became South Africa’s first Black presidentBorn Rolihlahla Mandela on July 18, 1917, in the village of…
Nara Smith shares her daughter Whimsy is in remission after cancer battle
The influencer Nara Smith says Whimsy has completed treatment and is now in remission after an eight-month battle with cancer.Nara…
Philly's George Washington Slavery Exhibit Whitewashed By Trump Admin
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The exhibit, which opened in 2010, honors the lives of the nine…
80K Twins’ Kamar Williams contacts family after disappearance, asks for more time away
Williams contacted his family after nearly two days of silence and said he needs more time away from social media.Days…
Employers Are Using AI To Screen Job Seekers’ Online Presence
July 17, 2026What does your digital footprint say about you?Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the hiring process as more employers…
#NextGenNYC: Riley Burruss Addresses Boozy Birkin Blowup After Seemingly Threatening To Throw A Glass–‘Nieces Mess Up Too’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Riley Burruss knows she crossed the line. The Next Gen NYC star…
theGrio to livestream Nolan Wells’ funeral on July 20
The celebration of life will take place at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, for the teen whose death…
75-year-old community volunteer shot while distributing food in Georgia
Police continue to search for the suspect involved in the shooting as Dorothy Gordon remains hospitalized with a bullet lodged…
'Everyone Is Carrying A Story' — Brandy Gracefully Claps Back At Body-Shamers After Viral Weight Debate
"The Voice" is speaking out after online comments about her appearance sparked a bigger conversation about body shaming, aging and…
WNBA coach apologizes to Angel Reese for calling her a ‘protected species’ during game
Sandy Brondello, who coaches the Toronto Tempo, took to Twitter and said that her words carried a different impact, namely…
The Most Undervalued Asset In Black America Isn’t Money—It’s Narrative
July 17, 2026Narrative isn’t separate from economics. By Constance Harper and Shantell Hinton When we talk about Black wealth, we…
Warner Bros. Drops 1st Teaser Trailer For ‘The Batman 2’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.We're actually pretty hype about this joint…Four years after Matt Reeves surprised…
North Carolina Republicans move to reduce Sunday and campus early voting
The early voting changes could move polling sites away from college campuses and limit Sunday voting, which is often used…
The Cast Of ‘Strung’ Talk Capitalism, Greed And Art Imitating Life In The Psychological Thriller
We spoke to the cast and director of "Strung" about art imitating life, capitalism, and greed, in the psychological thriller…
Christie’s and Sotheby’s 2026 half year results: trophy lots and luxury goods fuel rebound
Jackson Pollock’s Number 7A (1948) selling for $181.2m at Christie's New York in MayCourtesy Christie'sChristie’s and Sotheby’s have both reported…
Wes Moore explains why he won’t soften message on issues Black Americans face
The Maryland governor says conversations about racial inequities should be based on facts and that leaders should not avoid difficult…
Supreme Court actress? Matt Damon recalls being drama class classmates with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Before she became a Supreme Court Justice and he an Academy Award-winning actor and star of “The Odyssey,” the pair…
She Runs A Strict Program! Zendaya Told Tom Holland She Would 'Leave' Him If He Didn't Take 'The Odyssey' Role
Tom Holland is giving Zendaya plenty of credit for helping him land one of the biggest roles of his career.While…
Sen. Raphael Warnock Gets Law Passed, Limiting Private Equity Purchase Of Excess Single-Family Homes
July 17, 2026The law prohibits private equity firms that own 350 or more existing single-family homes from purchasing additional existing…
PHOTOS: Cathy Hughes Receives Key to the City of Washington, D.C.
Media pioneer Cathy Hughes was presented with the Key to the City by Mayor Muriel Bowser during a special celebration…
'The Climate Clock is ticking': new art trail in Finland shines a light on rapid Arctic warming
The Koiteli Rapids in Kiiminki, Finland, where Antti Laitinen's You Are Here (2026) is located Photo: Rosa Ruuskanen/Oulu 2026In this…
‘Sanford and Son’ And ‘227’ Star Hal Williams Dead at 91
The veteran actor also had roles on 'Sanford and Son' and 'The Sinbad Show.'TV dad Hal Williams has died, his…
‘Another difficult loss’: Marla Gibbs, Regina King and Jackée Harry deliver heartfelt tributes to late ‘227’ co-star Hal Williams
The trio starred on the hit sitcom for five seasons, but their relationship began well before helping craft one of…
Adults Under 30 Are Saving Money By Living With Their Parents
July 17, 2026Living with parents is increasingly becoming a strategic financial decision for young adults. For decades, moving out of…
Andrew Gillum tests negative for drugs following Alabama arrest as he preps to clear his name
The former Florida gubernatorial candidate’s arrest on drug charges earlier this month sparked a widespread moment of compassion from those…
New judge assigned to Karmelo Anthony’s case as handshake deal between prosecutors and Anthony’s old legal team comes to light
The deal between Anthony’s prior legal team and prosecutors limited the teen to a 10-minute decision to decide if he…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Calling Caitlin Clark The “Face Of The WNBA” Is An Insult, Social Media Debates
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar criticized the effort to label Caitlin Clark the WNBA's face and pressed Congress to focus on real bullying.Caitlin…
Los Angeles's Post-Fair will expand to Paris during Art Basel week
A view of Post-Fair Los Angeles in 2025. Courtesy Post-FairPost-Fair, the curatorially-minded fair that has quickly become a fixture of…
Dionne Warwick, A Love Letter — Thank You For Showing Black Women That Grace Never Goes Out Of Style
Some voices don’t simply soundtrack our lives. They shape them.Some voices don’t simply soundtrack our lives. They shape them.As conversations…
‘It’s not a safe home no more’: Black man speaks out after South Carolina neighbor sentenced to prison for shooting at him
Jonathan Felkel, a white man from Columbia, South Carolina, will spend nearly a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to…
"Savor the City" Cooks Up TV One's First-Ever Emmy Nomination
Just one year after its premiere, "Savor the City" is the only Black-led program nominated in its category.The nominations for…
80K Twins’ Kamar Williams reported missing as twin brother pleads for help
Kiyel Williams says his twin brother has not been seen since Tuesday night and is urging anyone with information to…
First look at ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ draws mixed reactions from fans
The Children of Blood and Bone first look brings Tomi Adeyemi’s West African-inspired fantasy world to life ahead of its…
Alabama Students Turn $1 Into Thousands Through School Entrepreneurship Challenge
July 16, 2026The challenge began with two dozen students who were given $1 and seven days to generate at least…
Lupita Nyong’o says she ‘co-directed’ a scene with Christopher Nolan for ‘The Odyssey’
Lupita Nyong’o co-directed a scene, in her words, after Christopher Nolan asked her to assign tasks to background actors.Lupita Nyong’o…
Woman Charged In Stabbing Death Of Houston Rapper Judy World
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Judy World, a rising rapper based in Houston, was stabbed to death…
Tales Of The Cocktail 2026 Kicks Off Next Week In New Orleans
Tales of the Cocktail puts a spotlight on the adult beverages, specifically the art of cocktails, growing trends, and more.Tales…
Denise Oliver-Vélez, revolutionary organizer turned trailblazing broadcaster and educator, dead at 78
A life built on activism and advocacy, Velez will be remembered for inspiring thousands with her writings, scholarship and role…
The Most Infamous Teammate Fights In Sports History
Winning together isn't always easy. These teammate fights prove the biggest battles in sports happen between players wearing the same…
Toast on Lenox responds after facing criticism over photo of owner alongside Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate
The Atlanta restaurant says a photo with Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson was not an endorsement as owners respond to…
Tamika Mallory weighs in after Jay-Z questions the Target boycott in freestyle
Activist Tamika Mallory calls out Jay-Z’s stance on the Target boycott backlash: “His platform is so big… it has the…
Michelle Obama shows off her dance moves to ‘Wobble’ at Martha’s Vineyard birthday party
An unbothered time for the former First Lady on Martha’s Vineyard? A perfect time as she took to the island…
Sips & Stumbles: How Uncle Nearest Went From Being The Bourbon Blueprint To A Sobering Setback
One of Black America's greatest entrepreneurial success stories is now tangled in lawsuits, debt, receivership and enough courtroom drama to…
Zaire Wade pleads not guilty in domestic violence case
The judge ordered Zaire Wade to stay away from the alleged victim as the domestic violence case moves toward a…
‘History will write itself’: Keisha Lance Bottoms talks historic Georgia campaign and says of criticisms, she has no regrets
EXCLUSIVE: In a wide-ranging interview with theGrio, Bottoms defends her decision to pause her political career and not seek re-election…
‘Aaliyah’ At 25: Remembering Baby Girl’s 2001 Self-Titled Masterpiece
Late music icon Aaliyah released her self-titled third & final album 25 years ago today (July 17), and the LP…
Set Yourself Apart, Add Global Appeal To Your Resume
July 17, 2026Patrick Felder shows young professionals the hidden rewards of working overseas on a global assignment.Deciding to work overseas…
Jackson State quarterback reveals Cam Newton mentored him from childhood
Cam Newton mentored Jared Lockhart through his youth football program, providing lessons that continue shaping the Jackson State quarterback’s game.Jared…
How Much?! ‘The Odyssey’ IMAX 70mm Tickets Are Going For $1,000 And Up
Christopher Nolan's 2026 summer blockbuster 'The Odyssey' has resellers hiking the price of tickets for IMAX 70mm screenings to over…
AMBER Alert for Georgia girl called off after she’s found safe, though questions about suspect linger
The teen was believed to have been abducted and was in extreme danger. A 13-year-old Georgia girl who authorities feared…
Civil rights groups slam Trump’s election speech as attempt to undermine Black voters ahead of November
“If we vote and we stay organized as a movement, Trump’s plan is going to fall flat on its face,”…
‘People fail to understand that we are also individuals’: Combs’ twins open up about life after their father’s conviction
Jessie and D’Lila Combs say they refuse to let their father’s legal troubles define them as they launch their fashion…
What happened when Lucian Freud met Kate Moss? Nothing much, according to new film
Moss & Freud, starring Derek Jacobi as Lucian Freud and Ellie Bamber as Kate Moss, bombed with most reviewers Photo:…
Pro-Trump CNN guest skewered by veteran journalist: ‘I won’t be lectured by a child’
New York Post reporter Lydia Moynihan boldly told Charles Blow that he was trying to create a social media moment…