‘I was popping Xanax and drinking to numb my pain’
YouTube Eve is known for being a successful go-getter but even she has had major battles when it comes to…
Blac Chyna may be sued for assistant’s tragic accident, family plans to take her off life support
Instagram Blac Chyna may be in trouble over the way she has treated her assistant, Lorena “Patty” Hernandez in the…
The Download | May 16th: White woman calls cops on Black real estate investor + Spike Lee thoughts on Donald Trump + Black teen receives full ride to Harvard
Here is #thedownload for May 16th. Michael Hayes, a Memphis real estate investor, ran into trouble when he arrived at…
T.I. slams cops who arrested him in his own gated community and details from police report
Getty Images T.I. is speaking out after being arrested while trying to enter the gated community he lives in. The…
5 Reasons why I don’t care about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal colonizer wedding and you shouldn’t either
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (Photo by Eddie Mulholland – WPA Pool/Getty Images) | Lookalikes Meghan Markle and Prince Harry…
Outrage after police officer remains on duty after punching Black teen at mall
Police punch Milwaukee teen in the face at Mayfair Mall. A Milwaukee County, police officer has not been taken off…
One-Album Wonder Margo Guryan Didn’t Fade Away. She Escaped.
On Valentine’s Day, I was in my apartment perusing Spotify for some hot and heavy mood music when the algorithm…
Yale commits to initiatives addressing racial profiling after white woman calling police on Black grad student napping in dorm
Yale has committed to new initiatives and outlined its next steps to make the university more inclusive and to prevent…
You Like Han Solo Because He’s A Scoundrel. ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Forgot That.
What’s in a name? For Han Solo, everything and nothing. The skilled pilot and notorious smuggler’s moniker was heretofore unexplained,…
VIDEO: Eric Garner’s mother shares heartbreaking plea for mayor to fire police officer who choked her son to death
New York Times TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans.…
Royal bridal party for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry wedding revealed
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – DECEMBER: In this handout photo provided by Kensington Palace, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose for…
Meghan Markle devastated dad won’t attend wedding
Meghan Markle’s white side sure knows how to show out and sabotage a wedding. After her half-brother pleaded with Prince…
Black man assaulted by police for leaving his car running
TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our reporters and…
Dr. King’s Poor People’s campaign gets new life with activity in 30 locations
The Poor People’s campaign protest march to fight for economic and poverty issues in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther…
The Download | May 15th: Protests turn deadly in Israel + Black Yale student speaks out + Donald Trump finally calls Waffle House Hero
Here is #thedownload for May 15th. If you haven’t been paying attention to what’s happening in Israel, it’s time to…
Cardi B explains what led to mall fight with fan and why she doesn’t owe us her autograph
Instagram Cardi B is used to winning but she seems to be having a pretty tough week. After beefing with…
Singer/songwriter, Priscilla Renea on confronting racism in country music
Instagram Even though she may not be a household name yet, Priscilla Renea (Priscilla Renea Hamilton) has been penning hits…
“I left because the world knew my secret”
Basketball Wives is back for a twelfth season and Evelyn Lozada is holding nothing back as she returns to the…
White woman who called cops on Black family in Oakland park becomes May’s best meme moment
Life comes at you fast when you’re a racist whose been publicly dragged and turned into a meme. Last week…
Queen Latifah and Tina Knowles deliver inspirational words to college grads
YouTube It’s graduation season and so far several stars have turned up to inspire grads across the country. Queen Latifah…
‘Black-ish’ renewed for fifth season…5 things we’re wondering
Even though ABC has just cancelled several of its shows, fans of black-ish are in luck. The super successful series…
Petition calling for RCA to drop Chris Brown gains over 50,000 signatures
(Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images) A petition demanding that RCA records drop Chris Brown from the label has garnered more…
’Saints & Sinners’ Vanessa Bell Calloway dishes on why she loves her character’s evil ways
Bounce TV If this is a man’s world, Lady Ella Johnson certainly didn’t get the church memo saying so. Lady…
Cardi B and Rita Ora apologize for “Girls” track that offended some LGBT fans
(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) Cardi B and Rita Ora may have thought they had a hit on their hands…
Couple who survived deadly Charlottesville attack have dream wedding
Instagram If there was ever a couple that deserved a “happily ever after” wedding it’s these two. Saturday, Marcus Martin…
Blindly rebuking ‘Roseanne’ and ‘Last Man Standing’ only gives conservatives what they need for their fake tears
The cast of Last Man Standing (Actors Molly Ephraim, Nancy Travis, Kaitlyn Dever, Tim Allen. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)…
Black actress blasts white woman for asking her clean up mess on airplane
Twitter To Virgin Atlantic passengers, apparently all Black people all look like the help. Black Mirror actress Michaela Coel, just…
Anthony Wall, the Black man choked by a police officer at the Waffle House, says server hurled N-word and he’s received violent threats since the incident
Anthony Wall with attorneys Benjamin Crump and Allen Rogers; the video shows Officer Moss choking Wall; Officer Moss and his…
Watch Rihanna prove she’s the queen of shade when reporter asks if she’s attending the royal wedding
This weekend, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting married and we’ll be waiting with bells on to see who…
African-American pastors outraged over Cynthia Nixon ‘reparations’ comment
Nixon, who is also an activist, is challenging current New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for…
The Download | May 14th: #BBQWhileBlack + Security called on Black dad strolling through park + Cardi B and Azealia Banks feud
Here is #theDownload for May 14th. In case you missed it, once again social media put a comical spin on…
White journalist who tried and hilariously failed to get Michael B. Jordan to do the Wakanda salute, issues an apology
Maude Garrett is sorry, folks. Garret is the journalist who tried and failed to get Michael B. Jordan to do…
Cardi B beefs with Azealia Banks, deletes her Instagram and proves a broken clock is right only twice a day
Cardi B and Azealia Banks (Getty Images) “Love & Hip Hop New York” standout reborn as rap gawdess Cardi B…
Karrueche Tran on finding her passion as an actress and her new film ‘The Honor List’
Karrueche Tran has truly stepped into her own and she’s looking good doing it. The actress and model is starring…
Trevor Noah compares Donald Trump to an African dictator: ‘People underestimate how laser-focused he is’
Trevor Noah says Donald Trump is acting like an African dictator. (Photo Getty Images) While the Trump administration is like…
Jasmine Burke on her devilish ’Saints & Sinners’ character and what church folk think of the show
Jasmine Burke’s got an infectious attitude that’s as sweet as a glass of Georgia peach tea from her native city…
‘This is America: Women’s Edit’ is everything wrong with white feminism
(YouTube) In today’s edition of “Why can’t we have nice things?” we’ll be (quickly) examining the epic fail that is…
Against the odds: 3 black doctors detail journey to success
photo provided by Aaron Cormier shows Joseph Semien, Jr., from left, Pierre Johnson and Maxime Madhere on their book called…
Security questions Black dad deemed ‘suspicious’ for pushing sick son in a stroller
Another day, another “Let’s call authorities on Black people for no reason” story. Today’s story comes from a dad in…
Oakland residents host BBQ after white woman calls cops on Black Family
The white racist woman who drew ire on social media for calling the cops on a black man who was…
See how Taraji P. Henson announced her Mother’s Day engagement to Kelvin Hayden
Taraji P. Henson is getting married to her former football star Kelvin Hayden and we couldn’t be happier for the…
Black Panther organizers call for firing of Milwaukee cop caught on video punching teen at mall
TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our reporters and…
#BlackLove: Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard announce baby news with gorgeous photo shoot
US Weekly Mother’s Day had a very special meaning for model Chanel Iman who is expecting her first child with…
Illinois counties declare ‘sanctuary’ status for gun owners
FILE – In this April 25, 2018 file photo, Dave Fitzgerald of Girard, Ill. waves flags while listening to speakers…
Chadwick Boseman encourages grads at Howard commencement
Howard University alum and 2018 commencement speaker Chadwick Boseman receiving his honorary degree Sounding every bit the king of the…
Black bishop, first to head the Episcopal Church, to speak at Royal Wedding
(Left) Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at Westminster Abbey, (Photo by Eddie Mulholland – WPA Pool/Getty Images); (right) the Most…
White Wisconsin cop caught on video punching Black teen
(Stock photo) Another day, another video. This time, a Wisconsin police officer was caught on cell phone video repeatedly punching…
5 must-see destinations for your next trip to Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica. (theGrio) If you haven’t been to the island of Jamaica, now may just be the best time to…
Nigerian woman to sue airline claiming she was booted from flight after white man complained of odor
A United Airlines plane takes off (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) In the latest in a long line of incidents,…
NY Times find that marijuana arrests are heavily tilted toward blacks, Latinos
(Stock image) Even though marijuana is slowly being decriminalized around the country, in New York City, it’s still illegal and…
Outkast reunites for a day, then Andre 3000 releases two new Mother’s Day tracks
Big Boi and Andre 3000 of Outkast at Wireless Festival on July 6, 2014 . (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty…
Hear why woman called 911 in Airbnb incident
(Photo: CNN) Of the ridiculous reasons White people have given for calling the police on Black people minding their business…
Yale University still attempting to clean up #NappingWhileBlack fallout
Yale On Friday afternoon, 30 Yale University graduate students met with administrators in what is being called a “listening session”…
Black sorority members performing a community service are questioned by police
Highway sign designating Sigma Gamma Rho cleanup area (Photo: Twitter) At the end of a week that has been eventful…
Emily B supports Fabulous at court appearance for beating her up and threatening her life
(Instagram) Emily Bustamante (Emily B) is still standing by Fabolous, even though he reportedly knocked her front teeth out and…
Dangerous Rihanna fan breaks into her home and waits a whole day to rape her
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Rihanna attends the ‘FENTY Beauty’ by Rihanna launch at Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge on September 19,…
In awesome Signing Day spoof, watch Morehouse College valedictorian select his Ivy League law school
Where will the Morehouse College valedictorian take his talents next year? Check out this awesome video where senior Derrick Parker…
Gabourey Sidibe and Gabrielle Union trade stories of racists casting calls
Instagram Gabrielle Union and Gabourney Sidibe have more in common that their nicknames. Both actresses were moved by a recent…
Tina Knowles took Beyonce and Solange to therapy to deal with Bey’s growing fame
Getty Tina Knowles always knew her daughters were destined for greatness and laid the groundwork of their strong relationship by…
Khloe Kardashian finally tweets picture of her daughter
(Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) One day before Mother’s Day, the world is finally getting to see tiny True Thompson,…