Stevie Wonder Calls Out Kanye West
(Stevie Wonder photo: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for ASCAP; Kanye West photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Legendary singer/songwriter/pianist and all-around one-of-the-men-most-loved-around-the-world Stevie…
Kentucky police detective allegedly attempts to sexually assault a rape victim
(Photo: Hillview Police Department) A police detective in Kentucky faces charges after allegedly offering a ride home to a rape…
Boycott planned after mother and daughter falsely accused of stealing and handcuffed by police
(Photo: yelp.com) People in New York City are buzzing about a boutique in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, accused of racially profiling a…
France buzzing about death of young Black mom ridiculed by emergency call center worker
(Photo: cnn.com) While Black people stateside try to make sense of recent incidents where a white neighbor called the police…
Jay-Z to release new Prince album next year
(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) For those still broken-hearted over the untimely death of Prince two years ago (translation: anyone…
RuPaul lands new Netflix series
RuPaul is honored with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)…
Magnificent Mama: ABC News reporter Linsey Davis’ new children’s book teaches Black kids about their blessings
(Courtesy Linsey Davis) When Linsey Davis comes on your television screen, chances are you’re seeing her report some pretty serious…
R. Kelly responds to being muted by Spotify, denies wrongdoing…again
theGrio.com. After years of staying relatively quiet about the countless accusations of rape, assault, and abuse against him, R. Kelly…
Salt n Pepa to perform at Billboard Awards with En Vogue amid cheating scandal
Sandra Denton (aka Pepa) is best known as part of the legendary rap trio, Salt N Pepa, but she may…
White student rips down Black Lives Matter banner because he was offended
Gracie Staser is a student at Apex High School who had her artwork torn down by another student who was…
Fab finds for every mom on your list
Instagram If you waited until the last minute to start showing for Mother’s Day gifts, TheGrio’s got you covered. Whether…
Take a Nap Fam: 5 Signs you may be taking being ‘Woke’ too far
(Fotolia) At its core, being woke is a good thing. For those who are somehow still unfamiliar, “Woke” is slang…
Teen receives $1 million settlement after cop throws him through store window
TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our reporters and…
VIDEO: Police violently drag 65-year-old woman from car during traffic stop “I felt like my heart was going to explode”
TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our reporters and…
Queer Eye star Karamo Brown is engaged to Ian Jordan
(Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Family Equality Council) Karamo Brown is off the market. The Queer Eye star proposed…
Black Navy vet tries to explain to his kids why four white bouncers attacked him without cause
Jalen Bell and his wife, Logan, now have to explain to their one year old. son, Egypt and their six-year…
(WATCH) Are people still supporting R.Kelly after sexual assault allegations? This is what we found out
Lifetime is working on two projects about R.Kelly— a docu series based on sexual allegations against him and a featured…
Bob Marley’s granddaughter, Donisha Prendergast, speaks out following Airbnb checkout fiasco
Instagram We’re still reeling from the ridiculous show of force Rialto, California police displayed toward filmmaker Donisha Prendergast and her…
MLK daughter Bernice King urges Waffle House boycott after video of Black man choked by cop surfaces
Bernice King is urging the public to boycott Waffle House after a disturbing video of a black man being choked…
School district regrets putting photo of student wearing Confederate flag shirt while holding a gun in yearbook
A school in Fort Bragg, North Carolina has a lot of explaining to do after a yearbook photo that showed…
Black Graduation 101: Why White folks need to chill when we Gwara Gwara like Donald Glover across the stage
There’s no doubt that college tuition is one of the biggest legal rackets there is. The cost of obtaining a…
HATE CRIME: Attorney for white man charged in murder of Black graduate want evidence from racist Facebook page barred
Sean Christopher Urbanski (Left) is accused of fatally stabbing Bowie State University student, Richard Collins III (Right) (Photos: University of…
VIDEO: Hotel clerk fired after cursing and calling Black guest ‘monkey’
Another day, another racist employee caught on tape. This time, we head to Newport News, Va., where an employee at…
Video shows cop slamming Black man in prom tux to the ground at Waffle House
TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our reporters and…
Why Is Fish Sex So Hot Right Now? An Investigation
Time for the easiest game of “if you loved this movie, read this book” ever: If you loved “The Shape…
Miami cop fired and charged with assault for kicking handcuffed man in the head
Fotolia TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our reporters…
Eric Schneiderman And The Myth Of The Irreplaceable Male Ally
The first time I saw former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman speak was two days after President Donald Trump…
Gabrielle Union on how her mother inspired her fierce performance in ‘Breaking In’
Gabrielle Union is a one-woman army in her latest film, Breaking In. TheGrio caught up with the actress to find…
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Brings Us The ‘World’s Most F**ked Up Baby Shower’
Warning: Spoilers for “The Handmaid’s Tale” below! “We’ve been sent good weather. We’ve been sent good weather. We’ve been sent…
Picasso’s Nude Portrait Of A Pubescent Girl Sells For $115M Against Backdrop Of Me Too
We only know a few things about the subject of Pablo Picasso’s 1905 painting “Fillette à la corbeille fleurie,” which…
Rihanna teases lingerie line with sexy snapshots
Instagram Rihanna is ready to release her latest business venture to the world and she’s serving serious #BodyGoals in new…
How ‘Sweetbitter’ Captures The Grit And Glamour Of The Restaurant World
The clatter of dishes, the murmur of diners, the sizzle of meat in the pan ― “Sweetbitter,” the new Starz…
‘It had nothing to do with being Black’: Airbnb owner defends neighbor who called the police on Black guests
Screenshot Marie Rodriguez, the woman who owns the Airbnb where Black guests were questioned by police for suspicion of burglary,…
Court rules police can’t sue state attorney over Freddie Gray case
(Getty Images) TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our…
Duke player’s mom likens college basketball to modern slavery
OMAHA, NE – MARCH 25: Wendell Carter Jr #34 of the Duke Blue Devils shoots the ball against Silvio De…
Rihanna dressed as first female Pope for Met Gala 2018 and the world wasn’t ready
Getty For fashion’s biggest night, the stars came out in full force at the invitation of legendary Vogue editor-in chief…
Ta-Nehisi Coates drags Kanye for supporting white racism and Trump
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 04: Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates speaks onstage at the New Yorker Festival 2015 – The Fire…
Donald Glover spoofing Lebron James and the Caveliers is hilarious
Lebron James is an island out there all by his lonesome leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to victory. And an unaired…
Colin Kaepernick praises mom for battling racists when he was a kid
<> at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on May 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Colin Kaepernick has long been…
Jay-Z‘s mom shares emotional coming out story at GLAAD Awards
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 05: (L-R) Joshua Rush, and Robin Roberts present Gloria Carter with a Special Recognition Award…
Does Khloe Kardashian attendance at Tristan Thompson’s Caveliers game mean she’s forgiven his cheating?
(Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images and Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Khloe Kardashian attended a Cleveland Cavaliers game and even as…
Two men dressed as women to sexually assault 14-year-old boy
Facebook A man dressed as a woman was arrested for kidnapping and performing a sexual act on a minor after…
Michelle Obama: “Barack’s Presidency Didn’t Fix Racism. We Need to Stop Looking for a Savior”
LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 05: Former First Lady of The United States Michelle Obama (L) and actress Tracee Ellis…
Mother of Waffle House Victim Accepts Her College Graduation Diploma
(photo: Facebook) A broken-hearted mother, Shirl Baker, walked across the stage at Belmont University today to accept the college degree…
Four-Year-Old “Superhero” Feeds the Homeless
CBS News reporter Steve Hartman, Austin Perine and his father, TJ (photo courtesy Facebook) With great power, comes great responsibility,…
Cyntoia Brown, teen convicted of killing her pimp, gets clemency hearing
Cyntoia Brown (Video still via PBS) Cyntoia Brown, the young black woman who was sentenced to life in prison for…
Jada finally admits to dating Will before his divorce
(Photo by Sonia Recchia/Getty Images) It’s no secret that Jada Pinkett-Smith’s marriage to mega-star Will Smith and her parenting style…
VP Pence’s Doctor Calls It Quits
(photo: cnn.com) Dr. Jennifer Pena, who was assigned as Vice President Mike Pence’s physician has resigned, CNN reports. “The vice…
SNL opens with Stormy Daniels roasting Donald Trump
Donald Trump was the butt of the opening joke on Saturday Night Live tonight. Ben Stiller played Trump’s lawyer Michael…
Donald Glover kills SNL with skits about Kanye and Migos
Donald Glover debuted on Saturday Night Live making history doing double duty as host and as musical guest Childish Gambino.…
Cops Called on Prospective Students At Colorado State University By Nervous White Woman
(photo:cnn.com_ Two Native American brothers, excited about attending a Colorado State University tour, had the cops called on them by…
WATCH: Colin Kaepernick speaks love into the struggle
While accepting the Ambassador of Conscience Award, Colin Kaepernick shared his personal struggles with standing up for social injustice while…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Delaying the Honeymoon
(Photo by Eddie Mulholland – WPA Pool/Getty Images) The royal wedding countdown is on and Prince Harry and his bride-to-be…
Nice For What?: Rihanna saying Drake made her ‘uncomfortable’ sparks debate about courtship and rejection
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 13: Singers Drake (L) and Rihanna perform onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held…
‘He has treated women horrifically in every way possible’: Author Junot Diaz accused of sexual misconduct and misogyny
Author Junot Diaz received loads of support and sympathy on social media last month when he penned a deeply personal…
WATCH: Trump thanks Kanye at NRA convention for doubling his African-American support with his MAGA tweets
Donald Trump took to the stage at the NRA convention in Dallas to share his support for the Second Amendment…
Why DJ Khaleds wife needs to talk to her husband about oral sex
Producer DJ Khaled and fianceé Nicole Tuck are glowing on the red carpet. The couple’s baby is due this fall–…
Chicago Violence Rises With The Heat
(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) In recent months Chicago’s gun violence took a small, but noticeable dip, however as the…
NJ School Superintendent Busted for Daily Poops
(Photo: Holmdel Police/Kenilworth Schools) A school district superintendent in New Jersey was caught defecating in public, after officials monitored a…
Gross Girls Revolt! | HuffPost
I am a “gross girl,” and I’ve identified as such for as long as I can remember. In part, I…