Thomas Freeman (1919 – 2020)
World-renowned debate coach, philosopher, minister, and orator Thomas Freeman was born Thomas Franklin Freeman on June 27, 1919, in Richmond,…
Dave Chappelle uses SNL monologue to urge Trump to ‘do better,’ while addressing Palestine, LA fires, Diddy, and more
The comedy legend crafted a powerful monologue that, in 17 minutes, tackled the Los Angeles wildfires, Jimmy Carter’s legacy, displacement…
Mary Miss and Des Moines Art Center settle lawsuit over Land art piece's demolition
Mary Miss, Greenwood Pond: Double Site, Des Moines, Iowa, 1996 Photo: © Mary Miss, courtesy The Cultural Landscape FoundationThe long-running…
Ronald Alexander Blackwood (1926-2017)
Ronald Blackwood was the first African American mayor of Mount Vernon, New York, a suburb of New York City. Blackwood…
Nelly defends performing at Trump inauguration ball: ‘He’s the president. He won.’
The rapper reacted to backlash about his performance at Trump’s inauguration festivities in an interview on Willie D Live, saying…
FDA Issues Ban Of Red Dye No. 3 In Foods
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a ban on red…
Just Stop Oil protesters charged after Charles Darwin's grave spray-painted
Protestors daubed the grave of Darwin with the words “1.5 is dead”, referring to attempts to limit global warming to…
UK government flies flag for culture with new soft power advisory council
Uk foreign secretary David Lammy described soft power as “fundamental to the UK’s impact and reputation”15/01/2025. London, United Kingdom. Foreign…
Jacqueline Woodson on the dichotomy of today and MLK Day: ‘Nothing we’re living in is new’
In an interview with theGrio, award-winning writer and author Jacqueline Woodson opens up about how artists and creators should show…
Our ‘What To Watch’ TV List Is The Perfect Binge For An Extended Holiday Weekend
Source: Alberto E. Rodriguez / GettyThis week’s ‘What to Watch TV’ list brings together gripping dramas, futuristic mysteries, and a…
Charles Edward “Mean Joe” Greene (1946- )
Born September 25, 1946, in Temple, Texas, Charles Edward Greene would be known to posterity by another name, “Mean Joe”…
10 Black Designers Showing At February’s New York Fashion Week
Source: getty / GettyFashion lovers, it’s that time of year again—New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is back. And according to…
Rick Ross, Nelly, Soulja Boy & Snoop Dogg Dragged For Performing At Trump Inauguration Events
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty / Rick Ross / Snoop DoggWelp, it…
Floyd Adams Jr. (1945-2014)
Floyd Adams Jr. made history as the first African American to be elected mayor of Savannah, Georgia’s oldest city. Adams…
Framing Van Gogh: why the artist preferred not to surround his works with gold
Van Gogh’s The Bedroom (September 1889), a detail with the hanging landscape showing how he liked to show his artArt…
Trump vows to release sealed FBI file on MLK assassination, rails against DEI
The president-elect falsely claimed a 2023 Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action was a sweeping rejection of diversity, equity and…
10 Reasons Why We’ll Always Be Thankful For Forever First Lady Michelle Obama
Source: Rich Fury / Forum PhotosMost of the nation, minus some Donald Trump supporters, are STILL mourning the end of…
10 Hip Hop Songs That Mention Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Source: Agence France Presse / Getty / GettyHip-Hop was born from a spirit of protest and the desire to be…
Nashville show looks at how the Impressionists and others depicted food production in 19th century France
A nation viewed through the lens of food production: Julien Dupré’s Haying Scene (1884)Saint Louis Art MuseumIn the history of…
Singapore steps up: the Art SG 2025 fair hopes to ride a wave of optimism in the city state’s art market
Marina Bay Sands, site of Art SG 2025, with Singapore city skyline at night robertharding/Alamy Stock PhotoThis year Art SG…
Kamala Harris etches her name in history with desk signing and hints at what’s next for her
Marking the end of her vice presidency, Harris assured her current and former staffers, “It is not my nature to…
Cristina Mittermeier: ‘It is now or never’ to address climate change
Mittermeier’s photograph Whiteout (2015) in Greenland, where Inuit hunters still travel on the sea iceCristina Mittermeier Photography LLC“You cannot do…
Barbara Hepworth sculpture rediscovered in UK school headmaster’s office to be auctioned
The work was discovered by an archivist who had recently been hired to catalogue the school’s contentsCourtesy of Bryanston SchoolA…
President Biden posthumously pardons Black nationalist Marcus Garvey
Congressional leaders had pushed for Biden to pardon Garvey, with supporters arguing that Garvey’s conviction was politically motivated and an…
The ‘Harlem’ Cast Serves Style And Energy At The Series’ New York Premiere
Source: Kristina Bumphrey / GettyAmazon’s hit show “Harlem” is back for season 3, bringing drama, sexual liberation, and eclectic style…
Insurance companies fight $19.7m claim over Basquiat forgeries
One of the fake Jean-Michel Basquiat works at the centre of the Orlando Museum of Art scandal and the present…
Shanelle Booker Becomes 1st Black Woman Appointed To Acting US Attorney For The Middle District Of Georgia
Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District GeorgiaCongratulations are in order for Shanelle Booker, who was named the Acting…
An insider's guide to Singapore Art Week: Emmeline Yong
Photo: Deanna NgSingapore Art Week (17-26 January) brings together over 160 events for the city's biggest celebration of the visual…
Restaurateur Nakia Holmes Says Marriage To ‘Narcissist’ Destroyed The Turkey Leg Hut Legacy
January 19, 2025The restaurant barely celebrated 10 years before the once multi-million dollar eatery came to an end late last…
‘It was a risk—but the response has been great’: young gallerists in Southeast Asia on their struggles and successes
The Island (2024) by Jeremy Sharma, oil on linen, at Haridas Contemporary. Christiaan Haridas opened the gallery in Singapore last…
Kid Cudi’s Los Angeles Home Burglarized By Man Who Got Way Too Comfortable
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Kid Cudi was the victim of a home burglary that went on…
Kash Doll And Her Daughter Klarity Slayed The Slopes In Ski Suits By Black Designer Nichole Lynel
Source: Paras Griffin / GettyKash Doll rocked matching ski suits with her baby girl on the slopes. She snuggled with…
The Hottest Sneaker Releases of 2025: Everything You Need to Know
RELATED: Black Music Month: Black Music Artists in Video Games The Hottest Sneaker Releases of 2025: Everything You Need to…
As part of a new campaign, David Hockney is encouraging the nation to get drawing
David Hockney, cover work for Bradford Telephone Book, 1989 © David HockneyThe artist David Hockney wants us to draw something—so…
David Lynch, artist and film-maker who portrayed America’s dark side with surreal humour and violence, has died, aged 78
Artist and film-maker David Lynch at the Venice Film Festival in 2006 for the premiere of his film Inland Empire…
WATCH: President Joe Biden To Deliver Farewell Address
Source: CHRIS KLEPONIS / GettyPresident Joe Biden will speak directly to Americans in his farewell address to the nation.Biden will…
Who will save South America’s vast, ancient earthworks from destruction?
A drone view shows damage to the ancient geoglyphs of Alto Barranco in Chile’s Atacama Desert by people racing off-road…
Wendy Williams Says “Hell F***ing No!” To Being Labeled Incapacitated
So much has been said in regards to Wendy Williams and the state of her mental health over the past…
Refik Anadol: the AI artist sounding the alarm on glacial destruction
Refik Anadol and his team create immersive experiences using ethically sourced massive data sets from sustainably powered AI models Works…
Nelly to perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural ball
The announcement of Nelly’s inauguration performance comes as the Trump decided to move the event indoors due to extremely cold…
New Year, New Beginnings: Laverne Cox & George Wallace Are Hilarious In The Heartwarming Official Trailer For Prime Video’s ‘Clean Slate’
Source: Courtesy / Prime Video A few weeks before the premiere, Prime Video dropped off the official trailer for their…
Inside Tate St Ives' plans for Barbara Hepworth's former dance hall
Hepworth in the Palais de Danse in 1962 with the plaster prototype for Single Form, which is installed outside the…
Urban One Issues Statement Regarding The Los Angeles Wildfires
An officer walks past a sign saying “Altadena Strong-We Will Rebuild” in the Eaton Fire-damaged area on Lake Ave in…
Out of this world: the Moon features on World Monuments Fund’s list of threatened sites
While the moon's nomination concentrated on the Apollo 11 landing site, WMF is considering the wider framework needed to protect…
Cam Newton says ‘it hurts’ not to feel like ‘Superman’ to his 8 kids after losing NFL salary
Former Carolina Panthers player Cam Newton opens up about his finances since he hasn’t played professional football since 2021.Cam Newton…
Ancient Incan tunnel system discovered in the Andes
The Chinkana beneath Cusco Association of Archaeologists of PeruA team of archaeologists has discovered an ancient labyrinthine system of tunnels…
Union alleges London museum guards face ‘discrimination, victimisation and unlawful pay cuts’
Guards at the Science Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum will take part in the…
Wondering what to watch this weekend? Here’s TheGrio’s top movies and TV show picks
What to Watch—From “One of Them Days” to “Sing Sing,” here are some of the best movies and shows to…
How to prepare for a TikTok ban, including how to save your content
A lawyer representing TikTok told Supreme Court justices last week that TikTok will “go dark” on Jan. 19 if the…
Too Monsoon? Lil Kim Sparks Word War In Her Support Of LA Fire Relief
There are no words to properly describe the devastation felt worldwide as a result of the West Coast wildfires that’ve…
Five shows to see: we pick the highlights of Singapore Art Week
All the works in Affective Architecture at supernormal.space are being shown in Singapore for the first time. The exhibition is…
Matt James, the first Black star of ‘The Bachelor’ breaks up with Rachael Kirkconnell four years after plantation controversy
Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell who met in 2020 on the 25th season of “The Bachelor” split briefly before getting…
Jonathan Owens says wife Simone Biles is the ‘better athlete’ in the marriage
Professional athletes Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles, who met and started dating in 2020, have been married since 2023.Simone Biles…
Work Besties: 6 Heartwarming Photos of Michelle Obama & George W. Bush
The obvious bond between Georgie W. Bush and Michelle Obama over the years has charmed America. In politics, friendships that…
Dave Chappelle Set To Host ‘Saturday Night Live’ With Special Musical Guest GloRilla
Source: Rosalind O’Connor / NBC UniversalThis week “Saturday Night Live (SNL)” welcomes Emmy award-winning comedian Dave Chappelle back to Studio…
Biden Decreases Number Of Black Incarcerated People: Pardons Nearly 2,500 Nonviolent Drug Offenders
January 17, 2025President Biden’s stance on drug offenders has come a long way since the 1980s. In his final days…
Trump’s 11 Promises For Day One Of His Presidency
Source: PATRICK T. FALLON / GettyDonald Trump’s promises for his first day in office offer a sharp glimpse into the…
National Trust announces plans to address UK's mental health crisis
Artist Luke Jerram with Helios, a work co-commissioned by the National Trust, in Bath Assembly Rooms ©National Trust Images, James…
Fare Evaders Give Middle Finger To MTA Placing Spikes At Subway Turnstiles
January 17, 2025Maybe they should try something else.New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has installed spikes at subway stations…
Key points from Biden’s farewell address that warned the nation
Biden’s farewell address had some striking points, including calling for a constitutional amendment and warning of an American oligarchyWASHINGTON (AP)…