GOP governor: I think President Trump is confused
President Trump slammed the CDC’s guidance for reopening schools, but Maryland’s GOP Gov. Larry Hogan says the guidance was helpful…
Top Pentagon officials say Russian bounty program not corroborated
Secretary Esper and Gen. Milley said the reports are still being looked at. July 9, 2020, 11:33 PM 8 min…
Coronavirus live updates from around the world
A new study from Italy suggests that coronavirus can cross the placenta from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Two…
Preview Christie’s July 10 Sale, $107 M. at Sotheby’s Hong Kong–More – ARTnews.com
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David Zwirner Now Represents Juan Muñoz Estate – ARTnews.com
A sought-after artist estate will depart one blue-chip gallery and join one of the megas. David Zwirner now exclusively represents…
New Report Finds Tutankhamun Show May Violate Antiquity Law – ARTnews.com
Before U.K. museums shuttered because of Covid-19, more than half a million people visited London’s Saatchi Gallery to see “Tutankhamun:…
Lucas Museum Names Pilar Tompkins Rivas Chief Curator – ARTnews.com
The ever-mysterious, still-under-construction Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles is beginning to take shape. Last October, the museum…
Detroit Artists Pursue Afrofuturist Justice & Afropessimist Withdrawal – ARTnews.com
On Saturday, June 6, a sea of mourners dressed in white gathered outside Cass Corridor Commons in Detroit. In a…
Hockney Work Is Second-Most Expensive Western Piece to Sell in Asia – ARTnews.com
After Sotheby’s successful Hong Kong modern evening auction on Wednesday, the house’s contemporary evening sale on Thursday brought in 595…
Why Is Figuration in Painting Is On the Rise? – ARTnews.com
In 1978, New Museum founder Marcia Tucker put on an exhibition called “‘Bad’ Painting,” comprising figurative works that she insisted…
Byron Allen: ‘I’d love to own CNN. And I will.’
Byron Allen believes in ownership. He owns Entertainment Studios, theGrio’s parent company, which produces more than 60 syndicated shows, along…
Givly App founder talks HBCU giving challenge, philanthropy in Black community
Tiffany Williams is dishing on the importance of helping others via her tech company By Nayo Campbell, The Grio The…
Horrific Convict Leasing Conditions in Mississippi Documented by Grand Jury
By EJI Staff, EJI, Equal Justice Initiative On July 10, 1887, the grand jury of Hinds County, Mississippi, released a…
Ship Carrying Over 100 Enslaved Africans Arrives in Alabama Despite Ban On Slave Importation
By EJI Staff, EJI, Equal Justice Initiative On July 8, 1860, more than 50 years after Congress banned the importation…
Racist College Coaches Are Getting Exposed by Their Players, and it’s Awesome
The financial guru and entrepreneurship coach launched #MyBlackReceipt to document the support of Black-owned businesses. By Carron J. Phillips, Deadspin…
For Grief-Stricken West Louisville, Hope Looks Like A Grocery Store
Cassia Herron fumed as she watched an armored SWAT vehicle idle in the parking lot across from David McAtee’s barbecue…
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Son Says Meghan Markle’s Media Treatment Isn’t Surprising
Martin Luther King III said he was “greatly disappointed” but not surprised by how the British media has treated Meghan…
Inside The Prison Where 8 In 10 Of The Incarcerated Have Gotten Coronavirus
Above: Jonathan White with his family. Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Family Handout/Getty Images Jonathan White, a 45-year-old man incarcerated at a…
Javicia Leslie Is Your New ‘Batwoman’ In Another First
The CW series “Batwoman” has turned over its cape to Javicia Leslie. Leslie replaces Ruby Rose, who departed the show…
For Teachers Who Are Parents, Schools Reopening In The Fall Is Bad News
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, many parents have already faced a major challenge: homeschooling their children while working full-time. As…
Julian Edelman Invites DeSean Jackson To Holocaust Museum After ‘Hitler’ Post
Jackson shared a quote on his Instagram story that warned of a Jewish plot to achieve world domination at the…
A ‘Wonder Years’ Reboot Featuring A Black Family Is In The Works
An all-new version of the nostalgia-tinged series “The Wonder Years” is in the works ― this time, with a Black…
‘Glee’ actress Naya Rivera presumed dead after boat incident with son : TheGrio
Actress Naya Rivera has been presumed dead by California authorities after disappearing while out on a boat with her 4-year-old…
Chicago cop files complaint against fellow officer who kneeled for Black Lives Matter
(Credit: screenshot) A police officer in Chicago has filed a complaint against another cop because they took a kneel in…
NY AG James orders BLM Foundation to stop soliciting donations
Attorney General Letitia James interviews with L. Joy Williams on SiriusXM Urban View’s Sunday Civics at SiriusXM Studios on February…
Memphis woman, 24, dies of coronavirus after attending birthday party
(Credit: screenshot) A 24-year-old Memphis woman has become the latest casualty of COVID-19 and now her grieving family is urging…
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen back in federal prison
Michael Cohen, Presidents Trump’s former attorney arrives at his Park Avenue home after being released from federal prison on furlough…
Patriots’ Julian Edelman offers to take Eagles’ DeSean Jackson to Holocaust museum
Julian Edelman, Desean Jackson (Getty Images) New England Patriots star Julian Edelman made a graceful gesture to a fellow NFL…
Transcript reveals George Floyd told cops he couldn’t breathe more than 20 times
George Floyd (Credit: Benjamin Crump) George Floyd repeatedly told officers that he couldn’t breathe more than 20 times and that…
‘We need to find the safest way’ : TheGrio
Mark Ingram #21 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter…
Usain Bolt shows first pics and reveals name of new baby girl
Usain Bolt attends Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 07, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)…
Javicia Leslie announced as TV’s first Black Batwoman : TheGrio
(Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) Actress Javicia Leslie has been tapped as the new series lead on the CW’s Batwoman.…
Black-owned businesses see sales boost from Blackout Day : TheGrio
(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Black business owners are taking to social media to speak out about the boost in…
Gabrielle Union calls for ‘more changes’ after NBC pledge to protect staff : TheGrio
(Photo by Rachel Luna/Getty Images) Gabrielle Union has responded to NBC’s pledge to protect employees and foster a safer work…
Lena Waithe wants more Black TV shows to gain Emmy consideration
Lena Waithe attends “Twenties” Premiere Event LA at Paramount Pictures on March 02, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by…
San Francisco lawmaker proposes CAREN act to stop racist 911 calls
(Credit: social media/screenshot) So-called Karens have dominated the news cycle recently for their entitled, racist ways. Amy Cooper, the white…
‘Glee’ actress Naya Rivera missing after son, 4, found alone on boat : TheGrio
Actress Naya Rivera is reportedly missing after California authorities found her 4-year-old son alone on a boat on Wednesday. The…
‘Commander in chief who doesn’t command anything’ : TheGrio
Former Vice-President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, had harsh words for President Donald Trump. Blasting him as a…
Lena Horne limited series coming to Showtime
A picture of singer/actress/civil rights activist/dancer Lena Horne is displayed during a homage during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards (Photo…
Soccer writer fired after ‘I can’t breathe’ tweet
(Credit: social media/screenshot) While fans are celebrating the fact that major league soccer has returned, already there’s controversy. Fortunately, though…
Millions face eviction this month as rent protections expire
(Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) The coronavirus pandemic is more than a public health crisis – its an economic crisis…
Five arrested in Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke’s death
(Credit: Getty Images) Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke’s family may yet see some justice in the death of the 20-year-old star.…
Penn State basketball coach apologizes for 2019 ‘noose’ comment : TheGrio
Head coach Pat Chambers of the Penn State Nittany Lions (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Penn State University basketball coach,…
Melania Trump statue vandalized, then removed in her native Slovenia
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) As statues of Confederate soldiers, slaveowners and other controversial people are removed all across the…
Ivy League institutions cancels all fall sports amid pandemic : TheGrio
Deonte Henson #21 of the Yale Bulldogs is congratulated by teammates after making an interception in the fourth quarter of…
Seattle driver who hit BLM protester charged with vehicular homicide : TheGrio
Protesters hold a vigil to honor Summer Taylor, who died after she was hit by a car during a recent…
Will Smith says police called him the N-word on ‘more than 10 occasions’ : TheGrio
Two-time Academy Award-nominated actor, Will Smith, opened up to Angela Rye about his experiences with police growing up in Philadelphia.…
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms orders masks to be worn in public : TheGrio
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks onstage during the City of Hope – Sylvia Rhone Spirit Of Life Kickoff Breakfast at…
Oprah Winfrey, Lionsgate to adapt NYT’s ‘1619 Project’ for TV, film : TheGrio
Oprah Winfrey attends the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler’ at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on August 12,…
Supreme Court says Congress can’t get Trump records, for now : TheGrio
Donald Trump participates in an event with students, teachers and administrators about how to safely re-open schools during the novel…
Black Players for Change lead protest at MLS is Back tourney : TheGrio
Orlando City players, left, raise their fists in the air in solidarity with other MLS teams before the start of…
The Bachelor’s LaNease Adams self-medicated with pills after the show : TheGrio
LaNease Adams Courtesy LaNease Adams/Instagram After appearing on The Bachelor nearly 20 years ago, former contestant LaNease Adams is opening…
LeBron is Lakers’ best player, but AD is key for Finals — Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Los Angeles Lakers’ Jared Dudley says Anthony Davis is “the most critical part of” Lakers’ quest for a championship. Chris…
National Museum of African American Music Interview
“The internet has leveled the playing field…” Bishop Leonard Scott talks the history of the record industry and the importance…
Joy Reid makes history as host of new MSNBC show ‘The ReidOut’ : TheGrio
(Photo: MSNBC) Congratulations are in order for theGrio alum, Joy Reid, who has been named host of The ReidOut, a…
‘Glee’ actress Naya Rivera missing at California lake after 4-year-old son found on boat
Authorities believe she may have drowned, her son is unharmed. July 9, 2020, 8:22 AM 3 min read Share to…
Lady Antebellum Sues Blues Singer Lady A Over Who Owns Trademark
Looks like Lady Antebellum’s latest attempt to change its name to Lady A has hit a real bum note. On…
Obesity tied to more severe coronavirus illness, doctors say
Obesity can lend itself to a greater severity of illness from COVID-19, due to comorbidities like diabetes, high blood pressure…
Facebook’s pitch to Civil Rights Groups Fall On Deaf Ears
Facebook’s top executives Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg met with civil rights groups to discuss the ad boycott against the…
Carnival One by Laurie Cooper – October Gallery
Price: $550 NOW $250Carnival Oneby Laurie CooperOriginal Pastel on PaperSize 9″ x 12″ Approx Laurie Cooper is artist born and…