Tyler Perry says eviction from ‘first apartment after being homeless’ was a ‘blessing’
Tyler Perry has found the silver lining in his difficult past. The media mogul revealed in an Instagram post this week that he visited his “first apartment after being homeless” when he found out the building was being demolished 10 years ago. He reflected on his past during the visit, sharing that his eviction from […]
Kamala Harris’ nomination was an unprecedented moment. As we head toward the Democratic National Convention, history is in our hands.
A year ago, I answered President Joe Biden’s call to serve as the chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. And on Tuesday, just 13 days before the convention kicks off here in Chicago, I was honored to officially recognize Vice President Kamala Harris as our next Democratic nominee for President of the United States. […]
Lyles, suffering from COVID, finishes 3rd in Olympic upset at 200 meters won by Botswana’s Tebogo
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Noah Lyles lost the Olympic 200 meters Thursday, falling to Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, then being tended to by medics who carted him off the track in a wheelchair. Later, wearing a mask as he spoke with reporters, Lyles said he had COVID. After crossing the line third for the second straight […]
According to Gabby Thomas, a Black woman can get a decent blowout in the Paris Olympic Village!
The athletes competing in Paris this summer have had mixed experiences in the Olympic Village. Some couldn’t get past the cardboard beds, while others couldn’t stop eating a certain chocolate muffin. Air conditioning didn’t come standard in everyone’s room (Team USA has portable units!), and for many, the dorm-like atmosphere is a little too reminiscent […]
‘A Different World’ sequel series about Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter in development
A sequel series to “A Different World” focused on Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter is in early development at Netflix. The single-cam, half-hour comedy, which will focus on their daughter’s time at Hillman College, will be helmed by “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Bel-Air” writer/executive producer Felicia Pride, according to Deadline. Debbie Allen, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Reggie Bythewood, Mandy […]
I rewatched ‘The Wire,’ and Omar’s death still bothers me
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Every few years, I rewatch “The Wire,” the five-season show set in Baltimore that is often considered to be one of the greatest television shows ever made. The wire in the title refers to […]
The politics holding back Medicaid expansion in some Southern states
For Roderick Givens, a radiation oncologist, the expansion of Medicaid isn’t just a policy issue. He practices medicine in a rural area in the Mississippi Delta and he sees daily how Medicaid coverage could help his uninsured patients. “I can’t tell you the number of patients who I see who come in with advanced disease, who […]
Watch: How students can benefit from counseling centers at HBCUs
Dr. Charli Kennedy, director of counseling services at North Carolina Central University, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to discuss mental health and how students can benefit from the resources offered on campus. “NCCU has a counseling center. We also have a community clinic on campus that is under our counseling academic department,” Kennedy tells theGrio. […]
Platinum Beauty Bar & Spa: A Black-owned oasis in Georgia
Nestled just 30 minutes east of downtown Atlanta sits Platinum Beauty Bar & Spa— a sprawling 6,500-square-foot, Black-owned oasis where clients can spend the day indulging in self-care. It’s one of several Black-owned businesses theGrio is featuring as part of its Black Made series. “You have to slow down”, said owner and CEO Rebecca Davis. […]
Top 10 famous Black athletes in history
This article focuses on 10 whose excellence made them household names and changed their sports forever. What kind of sports achievement does it take to make history? Famous Black athletes make sports history by playing a key role in winning a championship, breaking a record, or being the first to achieve something in their sport. […]