TheGrio announces new partnership with BLK Bestsellers list to spotlight top books by Black authors
The partnership with the African American Literature Book Club brings real sales data and editorial power together to celebrate Black…
Victor Wembanyama stands by emotional reactions as San Antonio Spurs advance in NBA playoffs
The 7-foot French star drew attention not just for his on-court dominance, but for openly showing emotion during key moments…
Supreme Court asks Black voters to prove racism is real. Doing so won’t be easy
“We’re at a point where anything that advances Black voting rights is problematic. Any claim of white grievance is invited…
Damon Wayans Sr. opens up about type 2 diabetes diagnosis and the vision risks he never saw coming
“I would say, if you don’t do it for you, do it for the people who love you, because that’s…
Twitch streamer Minister Zay struck by car during cross-country faith walk to raise funds for underprivileged youth
The Philadelphia pastor was walking from Philadelphia to California when a crash involving two vehicles sent one car into him;…
Is Megan Thee Stallion the new relationship litmus test?
After Megan Thee Stallion announced her split from NBA player Klay Thompson, the internet was flooded with revealing takes.Editor’s note:…
Supreme Court ‘betrayed Black voters’ in ruling that lands another blow to Voting Rights Act
“This is a decision that can eliminate Black representation and take our country back centuries,” says Nadine Smith, president and…
Twin sisters earn valedictorian and salutatorian honors at Cheyney University
Twin sisters Tia and Jasmin Criss are set to graduate at the top of their class at Cheyney University as…
Teyana Taylor pushes through Billboard Women in Music tech mishap
Teyana Taylor was among a list of women being honored for their success in the music industry. The 2026 Billboard…
Louisiana governor to reportedly target Black congressmen after SCOTUS ruling: ‘You should be as upset as we are’
“This is bigger than Louisiana. This is bigger than the Congressional Black Caucus. This is about our democracy,” says U.S.…
Rep. Wesley Hunt on all 4 Black House Republicans leaving Congress: ‘I don’t care how many Black people are here’
“I’m being addressed not by the color of my skin but by the content of my character,” said Hunt, loosely…
‘You have options’: What Dr. Pierre Johnson hopes Black women know after 27-lbs fibroid surgery
In this exclusive, board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Pierre Johnson opens up about the life-saving procedure and the prevalence of fibroids.By the…
Lexie Brown says she’s received death threats over Klay Thompson affair rumors
The WNBA guard said she wished Thompson or Megan Thee Stallion would speak out against the rumors that she was…
Taye Diggs and partners launch a first-of-its-kind vertical content platform for filmmakers
Taye Diggs teams up with partners to create Microhouse Films, a vertical storytelling platform that puts the power in filmmakers’…
Equity Arc returns to D.C. with festival spotlighting rising classical musicians after last year’s cancellation
The group of young musicians is returning to Washington, D.C., one year after their scheduled event was canceled by President…
Megan Thee Stallion teams up with Habitat for Humanity to renovate homes for elderly Texans
Megan Thee Stallion’s foundation will repair over 30 senior citizens’ homes across Houston and Dallas.Megan Thee Stallion is putting her…
Gabrielle Union on why it took 34 years to heal from sexual trauma — and how society stands in the way
As part of commemorating April, Sexual Assault Awareness month, Gabrielle Union is opening up about her 34-year healing journey.After navigating…
Former NBA All-Star John Wall joins Howard University as President of Basketball Operations
Former NBA star John Wall joins Howard University as president of basketball operations, taking on a leadership role to guide…
Robin Thede reveals she turned down 5 different marriage proposals
“I’ve been proposed to five times, and I’ve said no five times,” Robin Thede revealed on the Keke Palmer podcast.Robin…
‘Pulp Fiction’ star Ving Rhames collapses at LA restaurant, released from hospital same day
Ving Rhames health scare draws rapid paramedic response in North Hollywood Wednesday afternoonVeteran actor Ving Rhames is home and recovering…
‘This felt like a slap in the face’: HBCU students at South Carolina State protest Pamela Evette as commencement speaker
Students at South Carolina State University launch petition, protesting Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette as 2026 commencement speaker.This week, students…
South Carolina State disinvites Lt. Gov. Evette to speak at commencement after students say it ‘felt like a slap in the face’
SC State President Alexander Conyers announced that the university will no longer host Lr. Gov. Pamela Evette after student protests.After…
Debbie Allen gets emotional as husband Norm Nixon delivers surprise anniversary moment on air
Debbie Allen and husband, Norm Nixon, tied the knot in 1984 and celebrate 42 years together.Debbie Allen was surprised with…
NBA star Tristan Thompson moves to take legal control of brother Amari’s care
Thompson is seeking conservatorship to ensure consistent care and oversight for his younger brother. Tristan Thompson has filed for a…
In trip to Dominica, IShowSpeed reveals his tourism is bigger than taking in culture
The popular streamer is set to conclude his travels through the Caribbean in May, but not before showcasing islands and…
Obama, Harris react forcefully to SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights Act
“There is no question our fight became harder today, but I know we are up for the battle,” said former…
White House defends Trump passport with Obama Metro card—but there’s one big difference
“The only way they get away with all the scandals, embezzlement, conflicts of interest, fraud, and abuse is by saying…
Body of Ashlee Jenae returned to family in New Jersey amid ongoing death investigation
The Ashlee Jenae Tanzania investigation continues as her family awaits autopsy results and missing belongings. The body of content creator…
Six years after dehibiliating stroke, Sinbad announces his return to comedy
The 69-year-old comedian says the first two shows are “just the beginning” of his comeback.You can’t keep Sinbad from doing…
‘This is a violation of the constitution!’: Florida Rep. Angie Nixon makes voice heard as Florida GOP passes gerrymandering map in win for Trump
Nixon, who is running for Senate in her home state, called the decision by the Florida legislature a “slap in…
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, Jack Thornell, who captured James Meredith shooting in 1966 dies at 86
Jack Thornell photographer dies at 86 after four decades documenting the Civil Rights Movement Jack Thornell, the former Associated Press…
US gas prices climb to four-year peak as Iran talks stall
US gas prices reach a four-year high as stalled Iran negotiations push oil prices upward, raising concerns over fuel costs…
This teen’s art celebrating Black hair could land on Google’s homepage; now she needs your vote to win $55K
One vote for Kameirah Johnson’s Google Doodle “Hair Power” could help this high school student win a $55k scholarship. One…
First Louisiana patient treated with gene therapy shows early promise in sickle cell fight
As early results show promise, the 23-year-old hopes the treatment could finally clear a path toward his dream of becoming…
Speedy Morman’s Complex exit represents a larger trend in media
Speedy Morman is the latest in a long line of Black journalists leaving traditional outlets to bet on themselves.On Monday…
After Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson’s split, the debate about posting your man (or not) rages on
Megan Thee Stallion went all in on love, publicly. Now the internet wants to debate whether that was her mistake.Every…
Prom send-offs are bigger than ever—and so is the backlash
As spring arrives, so does a fresh crop of extravagant prom send-offs and the resulting discourse. It’s spring. The way…
Anti-violence advocate accused of killing man in retaliation for death of 23-year-old son, convicted of murder
Jurors only needed two hours to convict Lumumba Sayers Sr. of fatally shooting Malcolm Watson outside of a birthday party…
‘Little Women: Atlanta’ star Ms. Juicy arrested on multiple charges in Georgia
The former co-host of ‘The Rickey Smiley Morning Show’ has been recovering from a stroke she suffered in 2022.Shirlene King-Pearson,…
Pregnant Chicago woman undergoes rare surgery to remove 27-pound fibroids, preserves baby and fertility
A pregnant Chicago woman undergoes successful surgery, preserving her pregnancy and offering hope in a rare medical case.A pregnant woman…
How getting laid off from a city planning job launched Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to Yale and Hollywood
The New Orleans-born, Oakland-raised actor is gearing up to tackle a Denzel classic for Netflix. But it took an unconventional…
After declaring she would be a ‘B-tch’ to protest Trump, Lizzo is leaning all in by reclaiming the word for her new album
The singer-songwriter is gearing up to release her first album in four years, fueled by a January Substack post and…
Gizelle Bryant and Angelina Jolie attend mother-daughter AKA event with daughters at Spelman College
Spelman College hosted a weekend event that brought two celebrity moms and their college daughters together in AtlantaAngelina Jolie and…
State audit reveals North Carolina A&T awarded $5 million in financial aid to student relatives of school officials
“Full transparency demands nothing less,” school chancellor James R. Martin II said. The school says the Division of Business and…
Why Black women are rallying behind Megan Thee Stallion—and it has nothing to do with Klay Thompson
Black women’s reactions to Megan Thee Stallion’s breakup is about so much more than just an investment in “celebrity gossip.”Editor’s…
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ leans into the power of the pivot in a changing media landscape
Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep reflect on reinvention, resilience, and navigating a media landscape that no longer plays by the…
Why Trump putting his face on U.S. passports is part of a ‘troubling trend’
“This is more consistent with a monarchy – or worse a cult – that idolizes its leader,” Desirée Cormier Smith,…
Through TFA, Black male teachers like Khary Golden and Zahkee Williams took unique paths into the profession
Studies show that even the mere presence of a Black male teacher leads to higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates,…
Black Superhero Bootcamp gives Brooklyn boys a blueprint for success
“As exciting as it was, we know that there’s still a lot of need to support the young superheroes in…
Rep. Pressley says Trump ‘traffics hourly in anti-Blackness’ as she urges Black solidarity with immigrants
“Instead of attacking affordability, he’s attacking everything and everyone,” U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley tells theGrio at a Tuesday press conference…
Cynthia Erivo having to stop ‘Dracula’ mid-performance because someone was filming speaks volumes to how entitled we’ve become
Cynthia Erivo had to pause her one-woman performance of the play “Dracula” at London’s Noel Coward Theatre after an attendee…
Despite having ‘no interest’ in their relationship, Stephen A. Smith has questions about Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson’s split
The ESPN pundit and host shared several thoughts on the highly publicized breakup and remains curious as to why the…
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe makes history with record-breaking sub-two-hour marathon
Sabastian Sawe breaks the two-hour marathon barrier at the London Marathon, detailing strict anti-doping testing behind his historic 1:59:30 finish.Kenyan…
Misty Copeland’s next act is opening doors for the next generation of dancers
The Misty Copeland Foundation to host its inaugural Spring Benefit with star-studded co-chairs benefitting under-resourced communities.One of the many initiatives…
Barack Obama reacts to WHCD shooting–and ticks off conservatives over suspect’s motive
“It’s incumbent upon all us to reject the idea that violence has any place in our democracy,” said America’s first…
Chris Brown responds to the backlash over ‘The R&B Tour’ as debate over accountability resurfaces
Chris Brown’s history of violence is making it challenging for some to support his upcoming tour with Usher.As the backlash…
Man pleads guilty to role in 2002 Jam Master Jay killing, but questions remain about the case
A 52-year-old man, who prosecutors said had no ties to the late DJ, allegedly held open a back door to…
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries claps back at Trump press secretary, who blamed WHCD shooting on Democrats
The U.S. House of Representatives Democratic leader called Karoline Leavitt a “disgrace” and a “stone-cold liar.”U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.,…
‘Michael’ dominates box office, delivers biggest debut ever for a music biopic
The Antoine Fuqua-directed film opened to $97M domestically and $217M globally, surpassing previous music biopic records. The highly anticipated biopic…
Supreme Court allows Texas GOP-favored map to stand before November elections
The US Supreme Court reinstates a Texas voting map favoring Republicans, a move that could reshape House control ahead of…