New York state decriminalizes pot, stops short of Cuomo’s legalization call
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York state on Monday decriminalized recreational marijuana use, meaning possession of small amounts of the…
Former BET CEO Debra Lee Is Now on AT&T’s Board of Directors
AT&T has added former BET Networks head Debra Lee to its board of directors. “Debra’s outstanding leadership, deep expertise and…
Trump condemns slavery in Jamestown speech amid controversy over prior incendiary remarks
JAMESTOWN, Va. (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump, under fire in Washington for verbal attacks on racial minority lawmakers, condemned…
This Organization is Focused on Creating a National Black Tech Ecosystem
Black Tech Mecca, an organization based out of Chicago, recently received two grants to help expand their vision of creating…
How to Network For Women of Color Who May Not Be So Good At It
Many consultants and business “coaches” are out there peddling shortcut solutions to business success. However, just as we have known…
Millennials, Are You On ‘FIRE’ to Retire?
There is a money movement called FIRE and it’s focused on millennials’ retirement plans. FIRE is an acronym for “Financial…
Maryland Tech Company Pays It Forward To Local Small Businesses
The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) tapped Strativia, a Maryland tech company providing technology and professional services, to…
The Capital One Breach – Here’s What You Need to Know
It’s one of the largest data thefts yet from a financial institution–the recent security breach from Capital One. The breach…
Bass Museum of Art Will Present Digital Exhibition on Instagram, With Funding from Knight Foundation -ARTnews
Jeremy Couillard, Self Portrait As a Dingus (still from video work), 2019. COURTESY THE ARTIST AND DAATA EDITIONS Over the…
An Ode to Paper’s Many Possibilities at Beatriz Esguerra Art in Bogotá, Colombia -ARTnews
Pictures at an Exhibition Installation view of “About Paper,” 2019, at Beatriz Esguerra Art, Bogotá, Colombia. COURTESY BEATRIZ ESGUERRA…
Morning Links from July 30, 2019 -ARTnews
Jeremy Couillard, Self Portrait As a Dingus (still from video work), 2019. COURTESY THE ARTIST AND DAATA EDITIONS On View…
Hot on the Heels of Key Showcases, Painter Pat Steir Preps Major Washington, D.C. Exhibition -ARTnews
Installation view of “Pat Steir Silent Waterfalls: The Barnes Series,” 2019, at the Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia. THE BARNES FOUNDATION/J. RAMSDALE…
NADA Adds New Members, and More from July 31, 2019 -ARTnews
Nick Cave, Accumul-listic Quest, as part of one of Apple’s art walks. COURTESY APPLE Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Gary Simmons…
‘The Gallery May Be Unable to Continue’ -ARTnews
Installation view of “Masterpieces” at Mitchell Algus Gallery with work by George Ortman, Henry Pearson, Morgan O’Hara, Bill Bollinger, and…
This Year’s Watermill Benefit Featured Giant Insects, Nude Performers, and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross -ARTnews
Jay Tan, Are You Talking to Me, 2019. KATHERINE MCMAHON/ARTNEWS The drums got louder as crowds came closer to the…
Heike Kabisch’s Spectacle of Dismemberment at ChertLüdde in Berlin -ARTnews
Pictures at an Exhibition Heike Kabisch, I told you to be more passionate…/Pose 4, 2019, wall paper, acrystal, towel,…
Morning Links from July 31, 2019 -ARTnews
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. TIM KNOX/DK IMAGES/SHUTTERSTOCK To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for…
Karsten Schubert, Key London Dealer and Advocate for Young British Artists, Has Died at 57 -ARTnews
Karsten Schubert at his book launch in support of the Oracle Cancer Trust in 2015. MIKE DAINES Karsten Schubert, who…
The Art of the Dinner Party, With New York Art Types Who Use Food to Foster Community -ARTnews
Rock candy pie made by Marianne Vitale and Agathe Snow. From still life painters venerating heavenly fruits and vegetables to…
Neil deGrasse Tyson to remain head of New York planetarium as sexual harassment probe ends
Astrophysicist and author, Neil deGrasse Tyson will continue his role as the director of New York’s Hayden Planetarium now that…
TNT’s Charles Barkley criticizes CNN debate structure, says neither major party cares about black people
Charles Barkley had a few choice words for both President Trump and the Democrats while attending the 2020 Democratic debate…
DC360 with Tiffany Cross | Congressional Black Caucus launches new task force
On today’s episode of DC360, Grio special correspondent Tiffany Cross discusses South Carolina Congressman, Jim Clyburn, and presidential candidate, Elizabeth…
Actor Jeff Daniels says Democrats need a candidate who can ‘punch [Trump] in the face’
Jeff Daniels has been very critical of President Trump’s administration and the actor isn’t exactly backing down as the country…
Cardi B forced to cancel concert for safety reasons due to threats
Cardi B fans who gathered to see her perform at The Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis were notified that the…
Meghan McCain: Pete Buttigieg’s socialism comment was ‘just ridiculous’
During Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate, South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg claimed Republicans will try to paint the party’s nominee…
Trump sends US presidential envoy to Sweden for A$AP Rocky’s trial
American rapper A$AP Rocky pleaded not guilty to assault as his trial in Sweden opened Tuesday, a month after a…
Miss Venezuela pageant officials drop public disclosure of contestants’ measurements in response to critics
Venezuelans, known worldwide for taking their beauty pageants seriously, are making a change in this year’s contest – no measurements…
A history of racism is woven into the US presidency
President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media with Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta on the South Lawn of…
RACIST PRANK: TSA workers suspended after hanging stuffed monkeys from a noose
(Michael Snyder/Northwest Florida Daily News via AP) Two Miami International Airport TSA workers have been suspended after being accused of…
Model who worked with Rihanna under fire for posting transphobic comments and lying about being transgender
Model Carissa Pinkston, who previously worked for Marc Jacobs and Rihanna‘s Fenty fashion line, had a lot going for her…
Mario Lopez issues apology for ‘ignorant and insensitive’ remarks about parenting transgender kids
Mario Lopez fanned flames with comments he made in a recent interview that suggested it was a slippery slope for…
VIDEO: Two Mississippi cops choke and taser Black man as pregnant girlfriend records brutal encounter
TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our reporters and…
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Apollo Nida re-released to Philly halfway house
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Apollo Nida has once again been released from prison, he now resides in a Philadelphia…
Gucci hires Black executive, Renée Tirado, as diversity chief after racist designs spark backlash
Gucci has tapped the talent of a Black executive who will take over as its diversity chief, following widespread criticism…
Kenya Moore’s ex, Matt Jordan arrested for aggravated assault on girlfriend
Bravo Fans of Real Housewives of Atlanta may remember the hard time Kenya Moore had with Matt Jordan, and now…
Moniece Slaughter is quitting ‘Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood’
(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) It looks like Moniece Slaughter is done with Love & Hip Hop Hollywood. The reality…
Daniel Kaluuya is on the run in ‘Queen & Slim’ trailer
Universal Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe is ready to reveal her first feature film Queen & Slim and the newly released…
Blue Ivy Carter lands first Billboard song with ‘Brown Skin Girl’
Blue Ivy Carter is getting quite a life lesson from her mogul parents Beyonce and Sean Carter that includes following…
‘The Walking Dead’ teases spinoff series in new trailer
The universe of “The Walking Dead” continues to grow. In a brand new teaser trailer, AMC is giving fans of…
Naomi Campbell calls out racism revealing hotel horror story
Iconic model Naomi Campbell states she was denied access to a Paris hotel due to the color of her skin.…
‘Queer Eye’ star Karamo Brown ‘disappointed’ in Mario Lopez over comments about transgender children
“Queer Eye” star Karamo Brown joined the chorus of people criticizing Mario Lopez over comments he made about parents who…
FCC approves Byron Allen’s acquisition of Bayou City Broadcasting
Founder/Chairman/CEO of Entertainment Studios, Byron Allen. (Photo courtesy of Entertainment Studios) Founder/Chairman/CEO of Entertainment Studios/Allen Media LLC, Byron Allen is…
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli’s daughters kicked out of USC sorority following college scam allegations
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli‘s daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella, have been removed from their sorority at the University of…
Nene Leakes insists she’s happy Cynthia Bailey is engaged to Mike Hill
(Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for MGM National Harbor) Nene Leakes wants the world to know that she’s happy for…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is Hollywood’s highest-paid actor of 2019
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson gives moving speech at MTV Awards Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson took it upon himself to bestow…
Wisconsin asst. coach Howard Moore mending from tragic loss, suffers new health setback
Howard Moore (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Wisconsin assistant basketball coach Howard Moore, who had lost his wife and daughter…
Towering Broadway director and producer Harold ‘Hal’ Prince dead at 91
Harold Prince, a Broadway director and producer who pushed the boundaries of musical theater with such groundbreaking shows as “The…
Former courtroom TV show bailiff charged with murder of his wife in Houston
(Fotolia) An off-duty Sherriff’s deputy in Harris County Houston who once was a bailiff on a courtroom television show has…
Jordyn Woods calls Khloe Kardashian-Kylie Jenner cheating drama ‘cancerous’
It’s been quite the year for social media star and model Jordyn Woods. In a tell-all interview with Cosmopolitan UK,…
Hobbs and Shaw’ is summer’s funnest flick
Universal Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham star in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw, and the offshoot of the…
Nikki Sixx and wife Courtney announce birth of their daughter
Nikki Sixx and wife Courtney Bingham Sixx have welcomed a new member of their crew. The Mötley Crüe bandleader and…
Ava DuVernay explains Nova’s wild actions on ‘Queen Sugar’
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 06: The cast of Queen Sugar members, Kofi Siriboe, Rutina Wesley, Nicholas Ashe, Bianca Lawson,…
Brooks Laich on wife Julianne Hough not taking his last name: ‘It was a little jarring’
Brooks Laich is speaking out about an issue he’s experienced during his marriage to Julianne Hough. In a recent episode…
Whitney Museum Promotes Curators Jane Panetta and David Breslin -ARTnews
Jane Panetta. SCOTT RUDD The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York has named David Breslin, who currently works…
John Legend Goes In on “racist piece of sh*t” Donald Trump
(Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for MAKERS) John Legend has had enough of Donald Trump and he let his opinions…
Bella Thorne opens up about complicated relationship with her mom: ‘I wanted acceptance’
Bella Thorne is telling all once again. In a sit-down interview on the morning show “Strahan and Sara” on Monday,…
Poll reveals most Americans oppose cash reparations for slavery
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 19: Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates testifies during a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on reparations for slavery on…
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant pleads guilty to moving nearly 2 pounds of fentanyl, could face up to 10 years in prison
A former “American Idol” contestant, who also appeared on the television show “Fear Factor,” could face up to 10 years…
ESPN Signs Pat McAfee to Multi-Year Deal
Former West Virginia All-American to Join Thursday Night College Football Telecast, Reunites with Past Colts Teammate Matt Hasselbeck Also to…
ESPN Generates Highest-Rated Sunday Night Baseball Telecast of 2019 for New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Game
Williamsport, PA – August 20, 2017 – BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field: Production trucks during a Sunday Night Baseball…