OPINION: Sophia A. Nelson unpacks what the legal codes say in terms of what options federal prosecutors have to hold Kyle Rittenhouse accountable after contentious […]
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Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson ending decades in Congress
Johnson grew up in the segregated South and was elected in 1992 to Congress U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a trailblazing Black Democrat in Texas […]
Jonathan Majors says ‘The Harder They Fall’ pays homage to western genre, while ‘building something new’
Majors is the star of the Netflix western starring Regina King and Idris Elba is the featured guest on the latest ‘Acting Up’ podcast On […]
New Edition talks NKOTB, returning to the stage and gaining new young fans
Exclusive: Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill spoke with theGrio before New Edition’s forthcoming AMA performance with New Kids on the Block Back in 1987, New […]
Unpacking the shame and stigma around Black women in sex work
After this summer’s viral ‘Scholarship Prank,’ pro-domme mistress Nicky Valentine shares a glimpse into her world on theGrio’s ‘Cleared Up’ series Earlier this summer, in […]
Leaders, activists react to Rittenhouse not guilty verdict
Many on social media are expressing a lack of surprise due to the killer having complexion for protection. Hollywood, the media, political leaders, and influencers […]
MSU coach Mel Tucker set to be highest-paid Black coach in sports
The deal will set a standard for African-American college coaches. According to reports out of Lansing, Mich., Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker may […]
Police searching for ex-NFL player Zac Stacy after domestic violence incident
Stacy has allegedly fled the state of Florida and may be hiding out in the Nashville area Former NFL running back Zac Stacy appears to […]
Carlton Daniel Jr. on ABBF’s ‘Homegoing,’ working with Malik Shakur and Black queer storytelling
“I like creating film that really makes the audience think,” said Daniel. Carlton Daniel Jr., creator and writer of the short film Homegoing, featured at […]
Jonathan Majors and Zazie Beetz talk ‘The Harder They Fall’ at ABFF
theGrio’s Cortney Wills sat down with the stars of the film and broke down their process In an exciting panel for the American Black Film […]