GloRilla Donates $25K to Her Alma Mater
Source: Justin Ford / GettyRapper GloRilla made a huge impact on her old high school, Melrose High School, by giving back in a big way. The Memphis-born artist recently returned…
Exclusive: Harris campaign alums launch firm to fix Democratic mistakes from 2024 and lead a ‘new generation’ of operatives
The trio of millennial operatives who founded Contrast Campaigns tells theGrio it was important for them to step out front to shake up the status quo and help Democrats win…
Chloe Bailey’s rumored romance with Burna Boy may be ‘for the plot’ — regardless, let her live
Social media might be overreacting to Chloe Bailey’s Lagos adventures with Burna Boy, but the singer is simply living her 20-something truth.Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and…
Black Women Are Leading Variety’s Powerful Women In Reality TV List—We Love to See It
Source: Leon Bennett / GettyVariety dropped its annual list of the most influential women in reality TV, and some of our favorite Black women powerhouses are leading the pack. These…
Anton Vincent (1967- )
Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley North America & Global Ice Cream since 2019, the largest subsidiary of Mars Inc., was born Anton van Leuwenhoek Vincent on January 22, 1967,…
How to avoid financial stress during the holiday season
With credit card debt rising and prices for many items still high due to inflation, overspending during the holiday season can add to financial stress.NEW YORK (AP) — The holidays…
HBO ends deal with ‘Sesame Street,’ halting new episodes
“Sesame Street” looks for a new home after HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery decided to end their deal with the long-running children’s series. The show’s deep historical ties to the…
Santa Fe, Bukhara and Liverpool: the most interesting biennials to visit in 2025
Site Santa Fe’s exhibition, curated by Cecilia Alemani, is named Once Within a Time after the documentary by Godfrey Reggio Photo: Shayla Blatchford Santa Fe, US, 28 June-13 January 2026Cecilia…
Rex Richardson (1983- )
The first African American mayor of Long Beach, California, Rex Richardson was born at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois on August 18, 1983. His parents divorced when Rex was…
Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador
Multitalented star Pharrell Williams was named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on Tuesday in Paris.PARIS (AP) — Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams was named UNESCO’s…