Trump signs 4 executive orders after failed stimulus talks in Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump makes remarks as he meets with U.S. Tech Workers and signs an Executive Order on Hiring…
Almost 100 more babies test positive for COVID-19 in Corpus Christi, Texas
A medical staff member takes the blood pressure and heart rate of a baby girl positive for COVID-19 while her…
Some NRA members look forward to leadership overhaul
Guest walks under a poster featuring Wayne LaPierre (L), NRA vice president and CEO, Chris Cox (C), executive director of…
Susan Rice, Biden’s potential VP, divests from Netflix
Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice arrives to speak at the J Street 2018 National Conference April 16, 2018 in…
Zoë Kravitz calls out Hulu’s diversity after ‘High Fidelity’ is canceled : TheGrio
Zoë Kravitz (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) Actress Zoë Kravitz had some words for Hulu after…
Judge orders release of body camera video in George Floyd case : TheGrio
A man holds a picture of George Floyd during a Black Lives Matter protest on June 18, 2020 in New…
Georgia district attorney who charged officers faces tough primary runoff
Fulton County District Attorney Paul L. Howard Jr. announces 11 charges against former Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe on June…
Amber Guyger’s lawyers file appeal to convict on lesser charge
Fired Dallas police Officer Amber Guyger (third from right) arrives for the first day of her murder trial in the…
Georgia students threatened with suspension for exposing unsafe COVID-19 practices
(Credit: Hannah Watters) Students at a Georgia high school are being threatened with suspension if they expose the school for…
Mother imprisoned for non-violent offense dies from COVID-19 after early release was denied
Image via Miami Herald A woman has died from COVID-19 complications in a Florida prison after her request for an…
NBA Foundation commits $300M to Black economic growth
An overview of the basketball court shows the NBA logo and Black Lives Matter before the start of a game…
NJ teen allegedly kills neighbor to gain TikTok fame
(Credit: Cumberland County DOC) An 18-year-old New Jersey resident faces murder charges in the death of his neighbor and lawyers…
The Voting Rights Act is still under siege 55 years later
FLORISSANT, MO – AUGUST 04: Voters wait in line to vote inside the gymnasium at Halls Ferry Elementary on August…
Lena Waithe prepping Amazon project on open marriage : TheGrio
(Photo by Tasia Wells/Getty Images for MACRO Lodge) Lena Waithe continues to make big moves in Hollywood, recently being named…
A’ja Wilson talks WNBA’s fight for social change, life inside the ‘Wubble’ : TheGrio
A’ja Wilson is pictured in an undated photo. (Credit: A’ja Wilson) Two-time WNBA All Star and Las Vegas Aces forward…
Black LGBTQ community hit hard by virus’ economic impact : TheGrio
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 28: (l,R) Dede Hodge, Keke Bankz, Amanda Rodriguez and Damaries Rodriguez await the arrival of the…
Facebook removes troll farm masquerading as Black support for Trump : TheGrio
Facebook has taken action against a foreign troll farm posing as pro-Trump Black Americans. On Thursday, the social media platform…
See Daniel Kaluuya as Hampton in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ trailer : TheGrio
(Center front-back) LaKEITH STANFIELD as William O’Neal and DANIEL KALUUYA as Chairman Fred Hampton in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “JUDAS AND…
Residents who host large parties can have utilities shut off, LA mayor says : TheGrio
Getty Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has authorized the Department of Water and Power to shut off utilities to homes…
Twitter, Facebook censor Trump accounts over coronavirus misinformation : TheGrio
Facebook censored a video post on the personal page of President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The video included a clip…
California couple married 35 years die from COVID-19 11 days apart : TheGrio
California Couple (wedding photo) A California couple, who met in high school and were married for 35 years, died from…
Biden narrows VP choice list down to these two Black women: report : TheGrio
According to those close to Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, the choice for the possible next vice-president of the United…
Kandi hires ‘COVID-free’ dancers in glass box for husband’s birthday : TheGrio
Reality star Kandi Burruss helped her husband, Todd Tucker, celebrate his birthday safely amid the coronavirus pandemic. Burruss threw Tucker…
‘You trying to make me laugh?’ : TheGrio
NBA superstar LeBron James said that the NBA community does not care if President Donald Trump watches their games or…
Joe Biden launches new national ad aimed at Black Americans : TheGrio
(Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images) DETROIT (AP) — Joe Biden’s Democratic presidential campaign has launched a new national ad focused…
Compton mayor says LASD deputies have ‘terrorized the community for decades’
Compton Mayor Aja Brown (Credit: Mayor Brown) Compton’s mayor and civil rights activists allege that the Los Angeles County Sherrif’s…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive ahead of Trump visit : TheGrio
In this Dec. 13, 2019, file photo, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during an interview at the Governor’s Residence in…
Jason Momoa surprises Lisa Bonet with restoration of her first car
Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa (Getty Images) Celebrity couples often give each other lavish gifts. Who can forget Cardi B…
Bronx food activist Henry Obispo fights for equal access to nutrition for his community
Henry Obispo (Photo: Vladimir Vlad and Dana photography, provided) Henry Obispo developed a fascination with fruit when he was just…
NY prosecutors subpoena Trump’s bank for criminal investigation : TheGrio
U.S. President Donald Trump listens while meeting with women small business owners. (Photo by Andrew Harrer-Pool/Getty Images) The Manhattan district…
Obesity could hinder COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, experts say
Nurse Kath Olmstead prepares a shot as the world’s biggest study of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the National…
Grammy-winning producer Detail accused of sexual assault : TheGrio
In this Aug. 28, 2015, file photo, music producer Detail, whose real name is Noel Fisher, attends the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop…
Megan Thee Stallion is the new face of Revlon
Megan Thee Stallion has parlayed her love of makeup into a lucrative new gig as the face of Revlon! The…
New York attorney general Letitia James sues to dissolve NRA : TheGrio
New York State Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference announcing a lawsuit to dissolve the NRA on…
Paid informant helped NYPD stop protester’s attack, unsealed docs show : TheGrio
NYPD Officers of the 114th precinct in a police van. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images) The arrest of a…
Issa Rae, HBO partner for Black TV history documentary : TheGrio
Getty Issa Rae has been tapped by HBO to executive produce a two-part documentary about the history of Black television.…
Airline promises travelers a free funeral if infected with COVID-19
An Emirates plane is seen at Sydney Airport as racehorses exercise during a recovery session at Botany Bay on March…
Over 260 GA school employees quarantined 1 day after returning to class : TheGrio
McClure Health Science High School Georgia’s largest school district is reporting that 260 employees have either tested positive for coronavirus…
Former ‘Ellen Show’ DJ speaks out about toxicity on set : TheGrio
Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres listens to President Barack Obama before being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom…
New York man killed by falling tree caused by Hurricane Isaias : TheGrio
Residents try to move a downed tree blocking a road in a Brooklyn neighborhood as Hurricane Storm Isaias. (Photo by…
Protest leader Bush ousts 20-year US Rep. Clay in Missouri : TheGrio
Missouri Democratic congressional candidate Cori Bush gives her victory speech at her campaign office on August 4, 2020 in St.…
Minneapolis commission takes up proposal to disband police : TheGrio
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis commission is expected to take up a proposed amendment Wednesday that would dismantle the city’s…
NBA player Lou Williams regrets strip club meal
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 04: Lou Williams #23 of the LA Clippers warms up before the game against…
Meghan Markle’s friends can stay anonymous in privacy case : TheGrio
LONDON (AP) — A British judge ruled Wednesday that the Duchess of Sussex can keep the names of five close…
‘I know better today’ : TheGrio
In 2016, Zoe Saldana wore a prosthetic nose and darkened her skin to play Nina Simone. Known as the High…
Talib Kweli banned from Twitter following dispute with Black woman : TheGrio
Talib Kweli performs onstage during OZY FEST 2017 Presented By OZY.com at Rumsey Playfield on July 22, 2017 in New…
Ted Cruz slams Oprah for race ‘lecture,’ calls it ‘racist BS’ : TheGrio
Ted Cruz (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) and Oprah Winfrey (Photo by Ari Perilstein/Getty Images for Laird Apparel LLC) On…
‘Squad’ member Rashida Tlaib wins primary in Michigan : TheGrio
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — “Squad” member Rashida Tlaib won a challenge for her House seat in Michigan’s primary, in a…
WNBA players sport ‘Vote Warnock’ tees in opposition of Dream co-owner : TheGrio
Elizabeth Williams (Twitter) The women of the WNBA have emerged as powerful voices of the Black Lives Matter movement year.…
Tulsa Massacre gravestones set up in protest of BLM mural removal : TheGrio
A mural painted on the side of Mad Dog Liquors is shown June 18, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by…
NYC health commissioner resigns over de Blasio’s response to pandemic
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 02: New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot speaks on stage during Housing…
Congressional candidate Desiree Tims follows a legacy of defying odds : TheGrio
Desiree Tims is pictured in a promotional photo. (Credit: timsforcongress.com) “I stand on so many shoulders and I would not…
Migos rapper Takeoff sued by a woman for alleged rape at LA party
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 22: Takeoff of Migos performs at the 7th Annual BET Experience at L.A. Live Presented…
Ryan Reynolds and wife Blake Lively ‘deeply sorry’ for plantation wedding : TheGrio
Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attend the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January…
Republicans helping Kanye West secure spot on 2020 ballot
(Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) Is the Republican party trying to keep Kanye West on the ballot this November to…
Court won’t review life sentence for Black man accused of stealing clippers : TheGrio
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Johnson (Louisiana Supreme Court) A Black man who was convicted of trying to steal…
Michelle Obama reveals ‘low-grade’ depression on podcast episode
LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 05: Former First Lady of The United States Michelle Obama speaks on stage at The…
Kelis is pregnant with third child: ‘We’re adding one more’
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 19: Chef Kelis appears at Essence and Ford “My City 4 Ways” at Union Market on…
‘Living Single’ star Erika Alexander to take over Hillary Clinton’s social media
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 26: Actress Erika Alexander delivers remarks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at…
Biden says he hasn’t taken and doesn’t need a cognitive test
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden delivers a speech at the William Hicks Anderson Community Center, on…