‘You’re a hero’ : TheGrio
(Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images) Big Sean has broken his silence on the death of his ex-fiancee, Naya Rivera. Read…
Ava DuVernay bringing unscripted social experiment to NBC : TheGrio
(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Ava DuVernay is taking her talents to NBC with a new series Home Sweet Home.…
Byron Allen’s networks to launch in the Middle East
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group division Entertainment Studios, the parent company of theGrio, will be launching seven of its networks…
Amanda Seales says she suffered a nervous breakdown in March : TheGrio
Amanda Seales poses for a portrait during the BET Awards 2019 at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019 in Los…
Trump says COVID-19 cases are mostly people who ‘have the sniffles’ : TheGrio
President Donald Trump continued to downplay the danger of the coronavirus in an interview Sunday with Chris Wallace of Fox…
Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on November ballot
Courtesy Georgia State Senate Sen. Nikema Williams has been officially announced as the replacement for the late John Lewis on…
Why the Edmund Pettus Bridge should be named after John Lewis : TheGrio
Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) speaks to the crowd at the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing reenactment marking 55th anniversary of Selma’s…
Brooklyn teen dies after saving swimmers at Jersey Shore beach
(Courtesy abc7ny) A Brooklyn teen sacrificed his life to save two others during a visit to Jersey Shore beach. READ…
Russell Wilson voices concerns about Ciara amid COVID-19 pandemic : TheGrio
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 09: Russell Wilson and Ciara attend the 5th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards presented by ESPN…
Fox News and stars Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson and Ed Henry accused of sexual harassment in new lawsuit
Fox hosts Sean Hannity (l) and Tucker Carlson (r) (Photos: Getty Images) Fox News and its prominent stars Sean Hannity,…
Andrew Gillum opens up about life after rehab and therapy
Andrew Gillum, Forward Florida Chair, speaks during The Elections Subcommittee field hearing on ‘Voting Rights and Election Administration in Florida’…
St. Louis circuit attorney charges couple for pulling guns at protesters : TheGrio
Mark and Patricia McCloskey (Screenshot from viral video) ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis’ top prosecutor on Monday charged a…
Missouri governor says he’d pardon couple who pointed guns at protesters
(Photo by Jacob Moscovitch/Getty Images) Missouri Governor Mike Parson shared his desire to pardon a couple facing criminal charges after…
Morehouse, Spelman and Clark Atlanta announce virtual learning for the upcoming academic year
A Spelman student watches a film screening at the school. (Photo: Getty Images) The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many colleges…
Meek Mill called out after posting comment about Nicki Minaj’s pregnancy
(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for EA Sports Bowl at Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest ) Meek Mill apparently…
Mark Zuckerburg denies ‘deal’ with Trump to protect Facebook : TheGrio
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Mark Zuckerberg has slammed accusations that he and President Donald Trump have a secret Facebook…
Yara Shahidi inks major deal with ABC Studios to develop her own projects
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Yara Shahidi attends the 51st NAACP Image Awards, Presented by BET, at Pasadena Civic Auditorium…
Gunman who killed son of federal judge targets her in misogynistic book : TheGrio
via screenshot/Twitter The suspected gunman in the home ambush of the first Latina federal judge in New Jersey has died…
Attorney Ben Crump to represent family of man killed by pawn shop owner : TheGrio
(Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Calvin Horton was shot dead by a pawnshop owner in Minneapolis in the aftermath of…
MI judge denies release of teen girl jailed for skipping online homework : TheGrio
Judge Mary Ellen Brennan Credit: Oakland County Circuit Court Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Mary Ellen Brennan denied the release…
Biden tells Joy Reid four Black women are on his VP list : TheGrio
Joy Reid, Joe Biden (MSNBC, The Reid Out) Former Vice President Joe Biden has narrowed down his list of potential…
TN woman Keeda Haynes to run for Congress after 4-year prison sentence : TheGrio
Keeda Haynes (Facebook) Keeda Haynes is an unlikely Congressional candidate, but she is far from a long shot. The 42-year-old…
Baltimore Teachers Surprised with Tablets and Learning Kits for Students
Due to COVID-19, schools were closed in 48 states, affecting approximately 50.8 million public school students.…
DCPS Announces Possible In-Person Hybrid Learning
By Micha GreenAFRO D.C. Editormgreen@afro.com It’s been four months since District of Columbia public schools were open for in-person learning,…
Cabbage could help fight coronavirus, study finds
Pass the cole slaw! According to a new study from France, foods containing raw and fermented cabbage may be beneficial…
Joe Biden Leads In Polls Largely Due To His Diverse Group Of Staffers
Recent polls show Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden ahead of Donald Trump as the country moves closer to the 2020…
The Drum Major by Ernie Barnes – October Gallery
Price: $110 NOW $85The Drum Majorby Ernie BarnesOpen Edition PrintSize 20″ x 26″ Image / 23″ x 29″ Paper Approx…
Sitting Ballerina by Henry C. Porter – October Gallery
Price: $125 NOW $85Sitting Ballerinaby Henry C. PorterLimited Edition Print / Signed and NumberedLithograph /Edition 950Size 16″ x 33″ Approx…
ecofeminism(s) at Thomas Erben Gallery – ARTnews.com
Tellingly titled “ecofeminism(s),” the group show now accessible online and in person at Thomas Erben Gallery stresses the ongoing diversity…
Romare Bearden Park Retrospective
A look at the first 18 months of Romare Bearden Park. Named for Charlotte born artist Romare Bearden. For more…
Man of the Year by Don Stephens – October Gallery
Price: $385 NOW $150Man of the Yearby Don StephensOriginal Acrylic on BoardSize 16″ x 20″ Approx Donald Stephens resides in…
Live Sports in Abundance on ESPN Networks
ESPN’s networks will soon be brimming with options for sports-starved fans. In the days and weeks to come, more leagues…
The Power of Live Sports: Pent Up Passion and Demand Growing Among Fans, According to Latest ESPN Fan Study
To share: https://bit.ly/2BiJtEa Increased Support for Resuming Live Sports without Spectators, Greater Appreciation for Sports during Absence New ‘There’s No…
New York City Holds Off Reopening Museums—and More Art News – ARTnews.com
To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. The Market Loïc…
Who Was Nam June Paik, and What Are His Most Famous Works? – ARTnews.com
“I think the best technology, information, has to do with education—our thinking,” artist Nam June Paik wrote in his famed…
New York City Museums Remain Closed During Phase Four Reopening – ARTnews.com
Today, New York City entered the fourth and final phase of its reopening plan, but those eager to revisit the…
John Giorno Foundation Appoints Elizabeth Dee as Director – ARTnews.com
In 1965, the New York–based artist, poet, and activist John Giorno established a nonprofit as part of an effort to…
Alexander Gray Associates Opens Upstate—and More – ARTnews.com
Monday, July 20 Alexander Gray Associates Opens Second Hudson Valley LocationNew York–based gallery Alexander Gray Associates will open a second…
Chris Evans Becomes Captain America Again For 6-Year-Old Who Saved Sister From Dog
Chris Evans’ Captain America is coming out of retirement. Though “Avengers: Endgame” seemed like the last time we’d see Evans…
Heather Morris’ Heartbreaking Tribute To Naya Rivera: ‘I Cherish Every Moment We Had’
Heather Morris is mourning the loss of her friend and former “Glee” co-star Naya Rivera, whose body was found earlier…
The BMI Scale Is Racist And Useless. Here’s How To Measure Health Instead.
If a research group today conducted a study on a single gender or ethnic group, critics would be quick to…
Amber Heard Tells British Court She Feared Johnny Depp Would Kill Her
LONDON (AP) — Amber Heard has accused ex-husband Johnny Depp of abusing her both physically and verbally while he was…
Don Cheadle Credits Donald Trump For Black Lives Matter In Backhanded Swipe
“It took everything to make this happen,” the “Black Monday” actor explained in an interview on “Desus & Mero” Sunday.…
Sex Is Cool, But Have You Ever Seen Henry Cavill Build A Computer?
In these uncertain and deeply horny times, people are seeking out pleasure wherever they can — for a good chunk…
Chuck Woolery Changes Stance On COVID-19 ‘Lies’ After Son Tests Positive
Chuck Woolery had a change of heart this week about COVID-19 after his own son tested positive for the coronavirus.…
Princess Beatrice Marries Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi In Front Of The Queen
Princess Beatrice has married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in an unannounced ceremony in front of her grandmother the Queen, and a…
Stephen Colbert Shreds Governor’s Mask-Law Ban With Really Gross Joke
Stephen Colbert blasted Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for prohibiting cities from ordering people to wear masks in public places. (See…
Jim Carrey Says He Inherited ‘The Grail’ Of Relics From Rodney Dangerfield
“The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon recalled Thursday that his parents would pay him up to a dollar to do…
Trevor Noah Isn’t So Sure Trump’s Twitter Didn’t Get Hacked
On his Thursday show, Trevor Noah covered the recent unprecedented Twitter hack, which compromised some of its biggest accounts. Barack…
50 Cent Responds To Carole Baskin And Her Husband’s Cover Of ‘In Da Club’
Rapper 50 Cent clearly approves of Carole and Howard Baskin’s rendition of his 2003 song “In Da Club.” The Baskins,…
Aaron Rodgers And Danica Patrick Split Up
Former race car driver Danica Patrick and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers have broken up, a rep for Patrick…
Former ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Staff Decry ‘Toxic’ Work Culture In Bombshell Report
The executive producers of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” have vowed to “do better” after a damning report on behind-the-scenes working…
Lollapalooza Co-Founder Says Concerts Unlikely To Come Back Until 2022
The co-founder of the Lollapalooza music festival has painted a grim picture of live music in the era of COVID-19,…
Long Road To Hollywood: Why Actors With Disabilities Have Yet To Be Recognized
A pedophilic circus performer. A comedic womanizer. A killer. These were just a few of the roles that Danny Woodburn…
Lindsay Lohan And Lindsay Lohan To Reunite For ‘Parent Trap’ Special
Does the iconic “Parent Trap” handshake still hit the same virtually? You be the judge when Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid,…
Kanye West Criticizes Harriet Tubman At His Political Rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical…
John Oliver Tackles Conspiracy Theories With Help Of Shirtless John Cena And More
Struggling to sway friends or relatives who are falling for misinformation about coronavirus? John Oliver’s assembled a panel of beloved…
Disney World Bans Eating, Drinking While Walking To Close Coronavirus Mask Loophole
Disney World in Florida just closed a loophole to mandate that visitors who are moving wear face masks at all…
Jennifer Aniston Shares Friend’s Frightening Coronavirus Ordeal
Jennifer Aniston just doubled down on her campaign urging the public to wear face masks during the coronavirus pandemic. The…