Four Delaware teens charged in gang rape of 13-year-old girl
Delaware (Adobe Stock) Four boys, ranging in ages from 12 to 14, were charged with kidnapping and raping a 13-year-old…
Memphis teacher promised money to keep 16-year-old quiet about sexual relationship
Jasmine Edmonds Shelby County Police Department A former Memphis school teacher had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student that…
Town remains divided on whether teens who threw up Nazi salute are guilty or victims of social media backlash
Adobe Stock While the Baraboo School District in Wisconsin has stood in solidarity with the 60 or so male students…
Teen entrepreneur lands deal with Target to sell natural beauty products
Target Store Target is bringing more black girl magic to the masses after an 18-year-old entrepreneur landed a deal to…
Grammy-nominated singers Chloe x Halle to perform at Super Bowl
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for MTV) Grammy-nominated artists Chloe x Halle are scheduled to join a handful of artists…
Male NFL cheerleaders once targeted by abusive fans gear up for epic Super Bowl performance
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Brooklyn prep school still struggles to address racial problems after viral blackface video
Fotolia Brooklyn’s Poly Prep Country Day School is working to clean up its image after the tony private school came…
What White, Western Audiences Don’t Understand About Marie Kondo’s ‘Tidying Up’
When I was a child, I often joined my mother in prayer at the shrine in her bedroom. The shrine…
Tentative deal reached to end Los Angeles teachers strike
Actor, musician and activist, Steven Van Zandt, center, supports striking teachers on the picket in front of Hamilton High School…
Kristen Roupenian’s Prison Experiment | HuffPost
In 1971, Stanford psychologist Philip Zimbardo hired 18 young people for what was intended to be a two-week experiment: In…
Atlanta police investigate Facebook Live of alleged sexual assault that went viral
(Adobe Stock Image) Atlanta Police have launched an investigation after a disturbing Facebook Live video of an alleged sexual assault…
The 2019 Oscar Letdown: ‘Black Panther’ And ‘A Star Is Born’ Are Dark Horses Now
The Oscars have joined the world’s spirited “Wakanda forever” refrain, exalting “Black Panther” ― 2018’s highest-grossing release ― with the…
OPINION: Future is wrong for spewing his toxic masculinity all over Ciara and Russell Wilson’s marriage
Getty Images Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, a.k.a Future, a.k.a. your favorite rapper whose beats you love but whose rapping you can’t…
Lionel Richie’s son, Miles, detained in London’s Heathrow Airport for alleged bomb threat
Nicole Richie, Lionel Richie, Sofia Richie and Miles Richie attend the Lionel Richie Hand And Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese…
Prince’s estate reaches deal with New Jersey company over Web domain
Recording artist Prince performs with singer Mary J. Blige onstage during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand…
Yo-Yo claims R. Kelly’s crew slipped her daughter his number, ‘There really is a problem’
Recording artist Yo-Yo performs during the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards at The Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on October 18,…
Democrats shoot down Donald Trump’s weak proposal to end government shutdown
President Donald Trump offered up a wispy olive branch to Democrats and promised he would offer some temporary protections to…
Cardi B slams Tomi Lahren for being a racist
(Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Pandora Media Inc. ) Cardi B wrapped her weave up and tore Fox News…
Erykah Badu defends R. Kelly despite mounting sexual abuse allegations against the disgraced singer
Forget Tyrone. Erykah Badu better call a fixer to help her out of the mess she stepped in when she…
Dwayne Wade has played his final NBA game
(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Dwyane Wade got a standing ovation from fans during his last hurrah playing his final…
Alabama lawmaker seeks to end joint holiday celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee
Mississippi and Alabama are the only two states that jointly celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Confederate…
Sorority girl ousted after laughing and filming her friend in black face uttering racial slur
Students at the University of Oklahoma rally near the school’s library. The gathering is in protest of a leaked video…
Chicago police officer Jason VanDyke SENTENCED to ONLY 81 MONTHS in fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald
Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke, left, is taken into custody just minutes after jurors found him guilty of second-degree…
Boyfriend sentenced to 20 years in murder of Morgan Freeman’s granddaughter
The boyfriend of Morgan Freeman‘s granddaughter, E’Dena Hines has been sentenced to twenty years in prison in connection with her…
Rev. Jesse Jackson calls Trump’s fast food buffet for Clemson “disgraceful”
(Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images) You can add the Rev. Jesse Jackson to the list of people who were put off…
ICYMI: Recap of #MUTERKELLY and others protesting SONY Music to drop R.Kelly
Thanks to the advocates who protested and used their voices, Sony Music has decided to drop R. Kelly. BREAKING NEWS:…
Women’s March 2019: Is there a place for Black Jewish feminists in this evolving national movement?
Women’s March Co-Chairwomen (L-R) Bob Bland, Carmen Perez, Linda Sarsour and Tamika D. Mallory speak during the Women’s March “Power…
‘I have been in the forefront of this battle longer than most voicing opinions’
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 04: Singer Gladys Knight performs at the 7th annual Apollo Spring Gala Benefit at The…
NHL star P.K. Subban’s special message to black youth hockey player taunted by racial slurs goes viral
P.K. Subban #76 of the Nashville Predators skates against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on October 06,…
Princess Nokia calls out Ariana Grande for stealing ”7 Rings”: ‘Sounds about white!’
JULY 22: Princess Nokia performs onstage during day 2 of FYF Fest 2017 at Exposition Park on July 22, 2017…
Alexis Skyy declares her ‘Love’ for Rob Kardashian after fight with Blac Chyna
Black Twitter seems to be simply tickled by the fact that reality star Alexis Star hooked up with Rob Kardashian…
Future Slams Russell Wilson for ‘Not Being a Man’ in marriage with Ciara
Future attends the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Pier 94 on November 08, 2018 in New York City. (Photo…
New lawsuit against Mariah Carey claims former assistant was urinated on and called a ‘whore’
(Photo by Matthew Simmons/Getty Images For dcp) Mariah Carey is embattled in a bizarre lawsuit involving her former assistant who…
Virginia’s Black Lt. Gov. serves up a silent protest as senators pay tribute to Robert E. Lee
Justin Fairfax (Photo: Facebook) When Virginia state Senators honored Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on Friday, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax,…
Serena Williams consoles teen opponent at Australian Open: ‘Don’t cry’
Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine shows her emotion after losing her third round match against Serena Williams of the United States…
VIDEO: Ludacris surprises Ron Clark Academy students with Super Bowl tickets
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 21: Ludacris performs onstage during the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September…
Mississippi police officers investigated after man dies after arrest
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday, April 4, 2018, says the Mississippi flag is “racially demeaning and hostile” because it contains…
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani set to star in romantic comedy ‘The Lovebirds’
Getty Images Our favorite Awkward Black Girl Issa Rae and Big Sick star Kumail Nanjiani have teamed up and will…
New R. Kelly Allegations: Former intern says he sexually abused her at 16
Another woman has stepped forward saying she too was sexually abused by R. Kelly when she was a 16-year-old intern…
‘Chappelle Show’ co-creator says R. Kelly’s entourage confronted Dave Chappelle about skit mocking singer
(Getty Images/Youtube) Well before the docuseries, Surviving R. Kelly put a spotlight on the singer’s sordid past with teenage girls,…
Texas mayor resigns amid accusations of using city funds to see Michelle Obama
Forest Hill, Texas, Mayor Pro Tem Beckie Duncan Hayes and Mayor Lyndia Thomas (Image Credit: WFAA via YouTube) This week…
Breaking News: Sony Music drops R. Kelly after intense public pressure
After intense public pressure following the release of Lifetime’s explosive docuseries Surviving R. Kelly and protests outside of their New…
Amara Enyia’s mayoral campaign receives $400K donation from Chance the Rapper
As the Trump administration continues to throw this country into one unprecedented scandal after another, more celebrities find themselves using…
‘What Did I Just See?’: The Genre-Bursting Movies Of Karyn Kusama
NEW YORK — Karyn Kusama is tired of being reminded that she’s a female director. It’s one of the first…
Texas daycare under investigation after video of Black child being manhandled goes viral
(Fotolia) A daycare center in Texas is now under investigation after a disturbing video surfaced of an employee mistreating a…
Our 2018 Movie Superlatives | HuffPost
At long last, the year is over. Mary Poppins returned to the big screen in time for the holidays, and…
PJ Morton explains why he’s performing at the Super Bowl
(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2017 ESSENCE Festival ) PJ Morton is set to perform alongside his Maroon 5…
With The Arrival Of ‘Fyre,’ The Netflix vs. Hulu Documentary Feud Continues
“Let’s just call it what it is,” Oren Aks, the former head of design, marketing and social strategy for Fyre…
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee accused of firing staffer after rape claim, lawsuit
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is being accused of unlawful termination in retaliation for preparing to pursue legal action over an…
How To Prepare For The End Of Roe v. Wade
It’s not difficult for Robin Marty to envision a future America where “pregnant people may need to travel across state…
Atlanta cops search for clues in death of college student, 18, found in burning car
Adobe Stock Atlanta-area police are investigating the murder of an 18-year-old college student who was found in a burning car…
The Thinnest Skins In Media In 2018
What follows is a list of our favorite media piss-babies and corncobs of the past year. A quick note to…
Spike Lee talks about directing The Killer’s protest song “Land of The Free”
SANTA MONICA, CA – (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Critics’ Choice Awards) We all know the award-winning director,…
The Most Famous Person To Die In 2018, According To Data Science
As we wave goodbye to a fairly hideous 2018, we also have an opportunity to reflect on the famous people…
Wake Up With George: The new video op-ed series you need in your life
George M. Johnson Wake Up With George two times a week by visiting theGrio.com and our social media platforms. Here…
All The Hot Movies For Winter
At the risk of putting too much pressure on Peele, who has the tall order of living up to his…
McDonald’s worker in viral n-word video fired, with order to go of that smoke
SAN FRANCISCO – FEBRUARY 09: A sign stands outside of a McDonald’s restaurant in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin…
Regina Hall Gave 2018’s Best Performance, But Awards Season Has Barely Noticed
This year’s Best Actress contest has a wild-card slot, and I have a suggestion for who should fill it: Regina…
Baby Sussex is almost here! Meghan Markle reveals her due date
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit the town of Birkenhead, Merseyside on Monday, January 14, 2019 (Picture Credit Charlotte…
61 Books We’re Looking Forward To Reading In 2019
Like the mail or the accelerating decay of the planet, book publishing never stops. The new novels and poetry anthologies…