Kobe Bryant’s Staples Center locker sold for almost $3 million
Kobe Bryant’s Staples Center locker has officially found a new home. Last month, as reported by theGrio, Sotheby’s Auction House opened bidding for the late NBA star’s former locker. “Kobe Bryant’s locker at the Staples Center is more than just a piece of memorabilia; it’s a sacred relic of his unparalleled journey,” Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s […]
Waraire Boswell of the bespoke brand, responsible for suiting Jay-Z and Will Smith among others, has died at 48
The talented Waraire Boswell has died at 48. According to a statement on his Instagram, the celebrated fashion designer died after a “private battle.” Little else is known, including exactly when he died. Boswell’s work as a designer is widely known, whether his name sparks recognition for some or not. He has designed for names […]
The hat-toss heard ’round the world and other peak Blackness: Remembering the Montgomery Riverboat Brawl a year later
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 remember exactly where I was when I heard about the Montgomery Riverboat Brawl, the now-infamous fight that changed the way Black America would interact with hats, folding chairs and swimming. In a nutshell, […]
Meghan Markle’s previous experience with suicide inspires new initiative to protect children
Since the debut of her relationship with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle has fallen victim to public scrutiny. From blogs to social media, the Duchess of Sussex lived under an international microscope upon joining the royal family. Though the couple has stepped back from their duties as senior members of the British monarchy and moved to […]
An election guide to misogynoir and negative media stereotypes about Black women
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The Republicans simply cannot help themselves. With Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Trump and the GOP are tapping into their reservoir of hatred for Black people and relying […]
More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students’ mental health
REX, Ga. (AP) — The third-grade students at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School had only a few days until summer vacation, and an hour until lunch, but there was no struggle to focus as they filed into the classroom. They were ready for one of their favorite parts of the day. The children closed their […]
Wesley Snipes’ Blade breaks Guinness World Records with ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ cameo
Wesley Snipes has reached new career heights with his latest movie appearance. The actor broke two Guinness World Records after making a surprise cameo as his signature Marvel character, Blade, in the new superhero film “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Snipes now holds the record for the longest career as a live-action Marvel character, appearing as Blade […]
Did a father tell his teenage son to kill rapper PnB Rock? Jurors to hear closing arguments at trial
COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — The two sides at the murder trial in the killing of Philadelphia hip-hop star PnB Rock agree that a 17-year-old boy walked into Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles restaurant in South Los Angeles, shot the rapper twice in the back and once in the chest. Both agree that the boy’s father, Freddie […]
What to know about Kamala Harris’ top VP contenders ahead of announcement
All eyes are on Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as she weighs a short list of vetted candidates being considered for her vice presidential running mate. Harris is expected to make the announcement ahead of her Tuesday evening rally in Philadelphia. She and her VP pick will then hit the campaign trail in six other […]
Snoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics’ global stage. He’s just being himself
PARIS (AP) — Snoop Dogg steps out of a sleek black SUV, his entourage in tow, as a Parisian crowd erupts into chants of “Snoop, Snoop, Snoop!” outside the NBC set. Decked out in a custom-made, Noah Lyles-themed USA sweatsuit, the ultra-smooth entertainer glides past the adoring fans with flashing phone cameras into the Musee […]
