Sarah Cooper breaks from Trump impersonation to issue rebuke at DNC : TheGrio
(Photo: DNC) She’s become famous for her lip-sync character impressions of President Donald Trump. But, on Thursday during the final…
Can A Book Club Fight Racism?
This summer, as Black Lives Matter protesters dodged rubber bullets fired by police and Black and brown communities were hit…
Virginia senator charged with 2 felonies after Confederate monument protest
L. Louise Lucas (C), Democrat and longtime member of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, listens to the proceedings on the…
House Dems summon postal leaders to hearing on mail delays
U.S. Postmaster General Louis Dejoy arrives at a meeting at the office of Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi…
Gillum recalls Harris’ advice to him during ‘dark’ time in rousing post : TheGrio
Former Mayor of Tallahassee, Fla. Mayor Andrew Gillum, left, Vice Presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris. (Photo: Robin L Marshall/Getty Images…
‘The Carlos Watson Show’ aims to change the talk show game
Courtesy The Carlos Watson Show Emmy-award winning journalist and host Carlos Watson is bringing his talents to a new self-titled…
‘Queen & Slim’ star chose home birth in fear of racism at hospital : TheGrio
Jodi Turner-Smith (Instagram) In the September issue of British Vogue, actress Jodie Turner-Smith spoke at length about her motherhood journey.…
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry relocate to ‘family home’ in Santa Barbara
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, react after their visit to Canada House, on…
Luxury durag store to open on Melrose Ave in Los Angeles : TheGrio
Twitter A young entrepreneur from Southern California has opened the first ever durag store located on Melrose. 20-year-old Atira Lyons…
Companies owned by governor awarded up to $24M in PPP loans : TheGrio
The Greenbrier Hotel and Resort (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images), Jim Justice (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) West Virginia governor,…
NJ police officers break up ‘pop-up’ party with 300 guests : TheGrio
COVID-19 Party, Howell Township Police Department New Jersey police shut down a party on the evening of Sunday, August 9,…
Louisville police restrict protests months after Breonna Taylor’s death
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 09: Protesters gather at Times Square to march uptown via the Henry Hudson Parkway on…
Russia becomes first nation to clear coronavirus vaccine
Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during a video conference meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow in Moscow, Russia. (Alexei…
‘Get Out’ star LaKeith Stanfield causes concern after cryptic posts : TheGrio
LaKeith Stanfield, star of the Academy Award-winning film Get Out and the hit FX series Atlanta, scared some fans yesterday…
Police investigating arson house fire that killed Senegalese family of 5 : TheGrio
A house fire killed three adults and two children who were Senegalese immigrants and it is being investigated as a…
Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro goes viral reciting lyrics to ‘WAP’ : TheGrio
Ben Shapiro at the ‘Ben Shapiro Town Hall’ panel during Politicon at Pasadena Convention Center on July 30, 2017 in…
Activist’s arrest in Portland galvanizes Black Lives Matter : TheGrio
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The arrest during a Portland, Oregon protest of a Black woman who became a leading activist…
Constraints gone, GOP ramps up effort to monitor voting : TheGrio
In this Nov. 8, 2016, file photo, poll watcher Jane Grimes Meneely, right, watches as voters sign in at the…
Activists call for justice after BLM protester Tianna Arata charged felonies : TheGrio
A 20-year-old California Black Lives Matter organizer was arrested on July 21 after organizing a protest against police brutality. Now,…
Leslie Odom Jr. says he almost quit ‘Hamilton’ film over pay equity : TheGrio
Getty Leslie Odom Jr. is speaking out about how he almost walked away from the Disney + film adaptation of…
Diddy, Charlamagne tha God and others urge Biden to pick Black woman as VP
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden delivers a speech at the William Hicks Anderson Community Center, on…
Larry Wilmore, Amber Ruffin anchor weekly late-night shows : TheGrio
Larry Wilmore attends the 2019 Writers Guild Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Feb. 17, 2019. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP,…
Whataburger fires, calls police on Black employee after complaint over BLM mask
Makiya Congious (Credit: screenshot) A Black Whataburger employee in Texas claims she lost her job after a white customer complained…
Virginia woman arrested after running over man with car in viral video
Bashirah Tripp is accused of running down her significant other in a Virginia shopping mall. (Norfolk Police Department) Shoppers were…
LA sheriffs point guns at Black teens who were attacked at bus stop : TheGrio
(Photo: Instagram/Tammi Collins) A video circulating on social media shows LA County sheriffs in Santa Clarita, California pointing guns at…
‘Fargo’ season starring Chris Rock gets premiere date : TheGrio
Chris Rock of ‘Fargo’ attends the FX Networks’ Star Walk Winter Press Tour 2020 at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on…
Trump rushed out of briefing room after shooting outside the White House : TheGrio
Getty President Donald Trump had to be evacuated from a press briefing on Monday evening due to a shooting outside…
Amazon orders ‘A League of Their Own’ series with Chanté Adams : TheGrio
Chanté Adams attends the world premiere of “The Photograph” World at SVA Theater on February 11, 2020 in New York…
Controversial ‘Black-ish’ episode to air on Hulu
Kenya Barris speaks onstage at the REVOLT Conference in LA. (Photo: Getty Images) In 2018, Black-ish planned to air the…
Report: Big 10, Pac 12 to cancel fall football season
Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes attempts a pass against the Clemson Tigers in the second half during…
Former WWE wrestler James ‘Kamala’ Harris dead at 70
(Courtesy WWE) A loss to wrestling fans worldwide as James “Kamala” Harris has died at the age of 70. READ…
No Limit Records’ triumphant story premieres on BET : TheGrio
Master P speaks onstage at the REVOLT X AT For 20-plus years, Southern hip-hop has flourished in cities like Atlanta,…
BBC director apologizes after facing backlash over reporter’s use of n-word : TheGrio
Director General of the BBC Tony Hall speaks to delegates during day two of the Global Conference on Press Freedom…
More than 100 arrests, 13 officers hurt amid Chicago looting : TheGrio
A door to the Block 37 retail building is shattered Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, after vandals struck overnight in Chicago’s…
Gas explosion levels 3 Baltimore homes; 1 dead, 1 trapped : TheGrio
This photo provided by WJLA-TV shows the scene of an explosion in Baltimore on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. Baltimore firefighters…
Viola Davis responds to viral request to join ‘WAP’ video : TheGrio
Actress Viola Davis attends the premiere of “Ender’s Game” presented by Audi at TCL Chinese Theatre. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty…
HBCU campuses set to safely reopen with help of TMCF, UNCF : TheGrio
Spelman College (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 20th Century Fox) Thurgood Marshall College Fund and United Negro College Fund…
Charges dropped against BLM leader accused of assaulting NYPD cop : TheGrio
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance holds a press conference alongside NYPD Chief Dermot Shea and NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney…
Jill Biden says she plans to still teach if she becomes First Lady : TheGrio
Dr. Jill Biden, former Second Lady and possible First Lady, has said that she plans to continue to teach if…
Hillary Clinton says Trump plans to get rid of Social Security and Medicare
Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks onstage during Hulu’s “Hillary” NYC Premiere on March 04, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by…
Black radio host exits BBC after station lets reporter use n-word in story : TheGrio
David Whitley (via Instagram) A Black radio host has resigned his post at BBC after the British public service broadcaster…
US tops 5 million confirmed coronavirus cases, to Europe’s alarm : TheGrio
In this July 30, 2020, file photo, passengers board a Casco Bay Lines ferry bound for Peaks Island in Portland,…
NFL’s DeAndre Baker charged in bizarre armed robbery
Deandre Baker celebrates with friends and family at the Young Money APAA Sports NFL Draft After Party at 21c Museum…
Milwaukee police chief demoted over use of tear gas at BLM protests
Police in riot gear line up as angry crowds took to the streets for a second night to protest an…
NFL’s Derrius Guice cut by Washington after domestic violence arrest : TheGrio
Getty The Washington Football Team released running back Derrius Guice on Friday after news broke about his arrest on domestic…
Cuomo announces all New York schools can reopen this fall : TheGrio
Getty New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says all school districts in the state can reopen for in-person classes in the…
‘Try to remember not to judge others’ : TheGrio
Getty Kelly Rowland is urging fans to be kind and stop trying “to be God” amid cancel culture. In a…
Michelle Obama drops playlist inspired by newly launched Spotify podcast : TheGrio
Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama laughs while signing copies of her new book ‘Becoming’ during a book signing event…
Coronavirus rescue aid talks collapse; no help expected for jobless now : TheGrio
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., center, accompanied by Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., left, speak to…
Trump mulls executive order on insurers that exists under Obamacare : TheGrio
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks while meeting with President-elect Donald Trump (L) following a meeting in the Oval Office November…
Black, Latino children at higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalizations: report : TheGrio
A father and daughter adjust protective face masks worn to prevent coronavirus at a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest outside…
I am ‘grateful to have her in my life’ : TheGrio
Common (left) and Tiffany Haddish (right) Buzz about the romantic linking of comedian Tiffany Haddish and rapper Common after several…
New York protester turns himself in the day after riot police swarm home : TheGrio
Derek Ingram (via Instagram) A Black Lives Matter protester surrendered to New York police Saturday morning after being accused of…
Utah protesters accused of defacing public building could get life in prison : TheGrio
In this July 10, 2020, file photo, District Attorney Sim Gill inspects the damage to the district attorney’s office in…
Carole Baskin angered over cat imagery in ‘WAP’ music video
Cardi B in the video for her song WAP, featuring Megan Thee Stallion (YouTube) Tiger King’s Carole Baskin, 59, lashed…
Voting concerns shift from hacking to mailing
A United States Postal Service (USPS) carrier makes his rounds on August 05, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by…
TikTok is set to sue Trump Administration
In this photo illustration, the TikTok app is displayed on an Apple iPhone on August 7, 2020 in Washington, DC.…
Democrats investigate the head of USPS after sudden changes
U.S. Postmaster General Louis Dejoy arrives at a meeting at the office of Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi…
Protests erupt in Beirut after massive explosion
Protesters use fire extinguishers to block protesters’ movements from the Internal Security Forces, not pictured, during a protest at Martyrs…
Jussie Smollett lawyers claim recording evidence can prove his innocence : TheGrio
Actor Jussie Smollett speaks with members of the media after his court appearance at Leighton Courthouse on March 26, 2019…