Some educators of color resist push for police-free schools : TheGrio
Karen Calloway, principal of Kenwood Academy in Chicago, poses Tuesday, July 28, 2020, for a portrait outside the Hyde Park…
Texas couple married 46 years survive COVID-19, cancer together : TheGrio
Robert and Janice Beecham were high school sweethearts and have been married for 46 years. (Family Photo) An African American…
‘Masterchef Junior’ star Ben Watkins hospitalized with rare tumor : TheGrio
Ben Watkins (Masterchef Junior Promotion/ FOX) Ben Watkins, a 13-year-old chef, was recently diagnosed with Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma (AFH). Watkins’…
Tamar Braxton released from WE tv, ‘Get Ya Life!’ will still air
Tamar Braxton is seen as We TV celebrates the premiere of “Braxton Family Values” at Doheny Room on April 02,…
White woman uses N-word at George Floyd hologram tribute in Virginia
RICHMOND, VA – JULY 28: A Hologram of George Floyd is projected over the Robert E Lee Statue on July…
Despite virus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail : TheGrio
In this April 7, 2020, file photo, voters wait in line to cast ballots at Washington High School while ignoring…
Iowa teachers write obits to governor in response to schools reopening : TheGrio
Classroom (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images) Several Iowa educators are writing mock obituaries of their lives and are sending them…
D.C. nurse released from hospital after 117-day stay due to COVID-19 : TheGrio
Sharon Tapp (Family Picture) A Washington, D.C. nurse was recently released from Johns Hopkins Hospital after being treated for COVID-19…
Beyonce drops epic ‘Already’ video ahead of ‘Black Is King’ premiere : TheGrio
Beyonce Knowles-Carter attends the European Premiere of Disney’s “The Lion King” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019…
Newly unsealed documents released in Ghislaine Maxwell case
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 02: Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Audrey Strauss,…
Postal Service backlog creates worry about November election
(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) The U.S. Postal Service is contending with days-long backlogs that may impact the upcoming presidential…
A Movement Not a Moment’ : TheGrio
(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Entertainment ) It looks like Bravo is ready to add to the…
Naya Rivera will appear as a judge on Netflix show filmed before her death : TheGrio
A(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The world is still mourning the tragic death of former Glee star Naya Rivera, who…
Janet Mock to direct Jeremy Pope as Sammy Davis Jr. in ‘Scandalous!’ : TheGrio
Janet Mock attends “The Politician” New York Premiere at DGA Theater on September 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo…
Twitter permanently bans former KKK leader David Duke : TheGrio
This April 26, 2017, file photo shows the Twitter app icon on a mobile phone in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke,…
Clinton dragged for comments about Stokely Carmichael during John Lewis funeral
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks during the funeral service of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) at Ebenezer Baptist…
In Ohio and nationwide, Joe Biden is better for Black business : TheGrio
Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden (Photo by Rick Loomis/Getty Images) Joe Biden plans to grow and strengthen Black-owned small businesses…
Blacks more likely to be impacted financially by COVID-19 pandemic : TheGrio
(Photo by Ide Gomes/Getty Images) 36% of Black families are reporting that their jobs have been negatively impacted by the…
Colin Kaepernick, Anthony Fauci to receive Kennedy human rights award
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Colin Kaepernick will be awarded in their respective field this winter. (Photo: Getty Images) Colin Kaepernick…
Producer JW Lucas slammed after saying Breonna Taylor signed up for ‘that life’
(Image via Twitter @702jwlucas) JW Lucas, a music producer for hip-hop acts such as DaBaby and Lil Uzi Vert, took…
Cop who shot Michael Brown will not be charged following reinvestigation : TheGrio
Women hold signs during a protest of the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer, outside…
LAPD run by ‘SWAT Mafia’ who ‘glamorize’ lethal force, sergeant says : TheGrio
Getty/Stephen Dunn /Allsport A former SWAT sergeant with the LAPD is suing the department alleging that veteran cops encourage the…
GOP Rep. Gohmert tests positive for virus after refusing to wear mask : TheGrio
Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, votes no on the second article of impeachment as the House Judiciary Committee holds a public…
Netflix to air Black sitcom classics ‘Girlfriends’, ‘Moesha’ and more
(Center, Orange Sweater), Star Of Upn’s “Moesha” And Her Castmates William Allen Young, Yvette Wilson, Shar Jackson, Ray J, Marcus…
WE tv delays Tamar Braxton’s reality show after suicide attempt : TheGrio
Tamar Braxton attends the Soul Train Awards, presented by BET. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET) Get Ya Life!,…
Florida man buys Lamborghini with $4M relief funds : TheGrio
The Lamborghini Huracan Evo, featuring Amazon Alexa, is displayed at CES 2020 at the Las Vegas. This is similar to…
Portland protesters file lawsuit against U.S. government : TheGrio
Protesters clash with federal police in front of the Mark O. Hatfield federal courthouse in downtown Portland. (Photo by Spencer…
Trump asks why ‘nobody likes me,’ questions Fauci’s high approval rating : TheGrio
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media at the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)…
Civil rights icon John Lewis to lie in repose at Georgia Capitol : TheGrio
The flag-draped casket of the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., is carried by a joint services military honor guard from…
Terry Crews gets dragged for tweeting acronym for ‘coon’ : TheGrio
Terry Crews speaks onstage during The 2019 MAKERS Conference at Monarch Beach Resort on February 8, 2019 in Dana Point,…
Maya Wiley to leave MSNBC to possibly run for NYC mayor : TheGrio
Getty Maya Wiley is stepping back as a contributor with MSNBC and NBC News to focus on her political ambition.…
Mackenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, donates millions to HBCUs : TheGrio
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 26: (L-R) CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos and writer MacKenzie Bezos attend the Amazon Studios…
Meghan Markle fights to keep friends anonymous in newspaper lawsuit : TheGrio
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex speaks during a special school assembly at the Robert Clack Upper School in Dagenham ahead of…
AG Barr defends federal response to BLM protests at House hearing : TheGrio
U.S. Attorney General William Barr testifies before the House Judiciary Committee. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Attorney General William Barr…
A Hologram of George Floyd to tour Southern states : TheGrio
A hologram of George Floyd is projected over the Robert E. Lee statue on July 28, 2020. (Photo by Eze…
‘Do not hold grudges’ against Kamala Harris : TheGrio
The notes of Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden reference Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., among other things as…
Patrick Mahones becomes part-owner of Kansas City Royals : TheGrio
MIAMI, FLORIDA – F(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has become a member of the…
God Shammgod talks life in the NBA bubble, training NBA stars : TheGrio
God Shammgod is pictured in an undated photo. Credit: God Shammgod God Shammgod played in the 20 games in the…
Two MLB games suspended after 14 Miami Marlins players and staff test positive for COVID-19
Jesus Aguilar #24, Brian Anderson #15, Francisco Cervelli #29, and Corey Dickerson #23 of the Miami Marlins react after a…
Brittney Griner wants WNBA to stop playing the national anthem
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) WNBA superstar Brittney Griner sees no value in playing the national anthem before sporting events…
Nurse brawls with Chicago subway passenger who blames health care workers for coronavirus
A male nurse was attacked by stranger who blamed him for the coronavirus (Photo: Adobe Stock) A video of a…
Trans woman fatally stabbed in Bronx apartment building
(Credit: NYPD) Another trans woman has unfortunately lost her life in a violent crime. Kemar Soloman, 32, was stabbed to…
Megan Thee Stallion opens up about shooting: ‘It’s nothing to joke about’
(Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Megan Thee Stallion takes to Instagram Live to discuss the recent shooting incident where Tory…
Despite a shield law, NYPD can access millions of sealed arrest records
An NYPD officer arrives for the funeral service of fallen NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen at the Church of St. Rosalie,…
Charlamagne slams Biden for claiming Trump was first racist president
(Credit: Getty Images) Charlamagne tha God has never minced words when it comes to Joe Biden and now the radio…
Twitter suspends Donald Trump Jr.’s account for spreading COVID-19 misinformation
(Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) Donald Trump Jr. is temporarily blocked from using Twitter after violating a platform policy. READ…
Giants pitcher says he did not kneel before game because he’s ‘a Christian’ : TheGrio
Sam Coonrod #65 of the San Francisco Giants. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) San Francisco Giants pitcher, Sam Coonrod, explained…
GOP proposal calls for unemployment benefits to be cut from $600 to $200 : TheGrio
(Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images) Senate Republicans want to cut weekly emergency unemployment benefits from $600 to $200 as part…
Black financial advisor accuses JPMorgan Chase of racism, retaliation over firing
(Credit: Chris Parker, from SharkFin Studios) JPMorgan Chase is one of the big four big banks in the United States…
Trump says he will not visit Capitol to pay respects to John Lewis : TheGrio
(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) President Donald Trump has made clear that he will not be visiting the U.S. Capitol…
1st presidential debate moved from Notre Dame to Ohio’s Case Western : TheGrio
The first debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden will take place on Sept. 29 in Ohio at Case…
FDA warns of deadly hand sanitizer products with expanded list : TheGrio
The increased demand for hand sanitizer due to the coronavirus pandemic fears has caused shortages throughout the nation. This has…
3 people charged after throwing 700-person mansion party in New Jersey : TheGrio
More than 700 people were asked to leave from a party at an Airbnb in Jackson, New Jersey on Sunday…
Georgia governor backs out of hearing on Atlanta mask order : TheGrio
In this Friday, July 17, 2020 file photo, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a coronavirus briefing at the Capitol,…
‘Whitening’ creams undergo a makeover but colorism persists : TheGrio
A skin lightening mask is applied to the face during a demonstration for the Associated Press Tuesday, July 7, 2020,…
Roger Goodell announces cancellation of NFL preseason games : TheGrio
The 2020 NFL preseason games have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The regular season is set to begin…
Where politicians get it wrong with kids going back to school : TheGrio
Third grade students Tyler Smalls (L) and Sekou Cisse raise their hands in reading comprehension class at Harlem Success Academy.…
Biden says post-pandemic economy can fight racial inequality : TheGrio
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event at the Colonial Early Education Program at…
Black girl, 9, youngest person to die from COVID-19 in Florida : TheGrio
Kimora Lynum (Family Photo) A 9-year-old girl, who had no known underlying conditions, is the youngest person in Florida to…
LA mayor announces ‘big step forward’ with new LAPD community bureau : TheGrio
Los Angeles Police Department officers from the 77th Street division detain a twenty-year old “Street Villains” gang member. (Photo by…