Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ video dropped, and a victory lap never looked so sweet
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I was in the middle of grilling for a July 4th cookout when my phone started to vibrate constantly. I checked my phone, and the first message I saw was in all caps, “KENDRICK […]
Is ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ reboot already a flop?
As much as I have loved and cherished “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” since it launched in 2008, it has felt like a chore to watch it for at least three seasons. While the formally No. 1 rated show on Bravo was always known for the reads and shade-throwing between cast members, there appeared to […]
Are single people entitled to a plus-one at weddings? Social media has strong feelings
Wedding season is fully underway, and every year, while love fills the air, debates about wedding etiquette reemerge online. Most recently, social media users across Instagram Threads and Facebook have entered heated discussions about whether or not single attendees should be allowed a plus-one at wedding celebrations. On Wednesday, actress and comedian Robin Thede amplified […]
Eddie Murphy’s Axel Foley is a Black cinematic hero because he represents Blackness outsmarting whiteness
OPINION: Netflix’s “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” isn’t a good movie, but it does reminds me how much I love watching Murphy play the wisecracking Detroit cop. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Netflix’s “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” is the fourth time […]
Boxer expelled by WBC after using racial slurs in livestream
Ryan Garcia was expelled by the World Boxing Council on Thursday after he repeatedly used racial slurs against Black people and disparaged Muslims in comments livestreamed on social media. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced the penalty against Garcia on the social media platform X. “Exercising my authority as president of the WBC, I am hereby expelling Ryan […]
Haiti’s prime minister says Kenyan police are crucial to controlling gangs
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille told the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday that recently deployed Kenyan police will be crucial to helping control the country’s gangs and moving toward democratic elections — and he called feedback from their initial days in the capital “extremely, extremely positive.” He said his government will focus on […]
Here’s how Harris could take over Biden’s campaign cash if he drops out and she runs for president
Vice President Kamala Harris has been one of President Joe Biden’s staunchest defenders following his shaky performance in last week’s debate, but she’s also emerged as a potential option to lead the party herself if Biden opted not to continue his campaign. One big question is what would happen to the current campaign’s $91 million cash on hand, according […]
Mississippi lacks Black doctors, even as lawmakers increasingly target diversity programs
Jerrian Reedy was nine when his father was admitted to the hospital in Hattiesburg, about two hours northeast of New Orleans, after sustaining three gunshot wounds. Reedy recalled visiting his dad in the intensive care unit that summer in 2009, even though children weren’t typically permitted in that part of the hospital. “Just seeing him […]
Jenn Jackson’s ‘Black Women Taught Us’ honors sheroes in our history and midst
In an era where the terms “intersectionality” and “feminism” have been turned into pejoratives by critics, a new book promises to set the record straight about how Black feminism has promoted a more just society. “Black Women Taught Us: An Intimate History of Black Feminism” is a collection of 11 essays dedicated to Black women […]
Mentors are critical to getting ahead. Let multibillionaire Robert Smith tell you how he found his mentors.
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. One of the most important things you can learn from multibillionaire Robert Smith is how to create mentors. Being mentored was critical to Smith’s ascent. A mentor can help you learn real work skills that can help […]
