Colman Domingo fights backs tears as he discusses ‘Sing Sing’
Colman Domingo left everything on screen in his newest role of a wrongfully convicted man. In “Sing Sing,” Domingo stars as John “Divine G” Whitfield, a real-life person who served as a leader in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program while incarcerated. RTA is a program that brings creative art workshops to over 230 incarcerated […]
Janet Jackson reveals family ties to Tracy Chapman, Stevie Wonder, and Samuel L. Jackson
As it turns out, Janet Jackson and her famous set of siblings are not the only musical geniuses in the Jackson family tree. During an appearance on BBC’s “Radio 2 Breakfast Show,” the “Rhythm Nation” singer, 58, revealed that she’s related to not one, not two, but three extremely famous artists outside of the Jackson […]
Raygun deserves an Olympic gold medal for colonizing breakdancing
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Harry was a cultural appropriator. Formally trained by Irish clock dancers, Harry Swinton was the undisputed master of the buck and wing, a dance form that merged clogging with the historically Black cakewalk dance. […]
Is it OK to charge $450 to attend your wedding? Uh, no. But someone did and went on TikTok and asked, ‘Am I tripping?’ Uh, yes.
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. So this brother jumped on TikTok and said, “Alright TikTok, tell me if I’m tripping or not.” My Blackdar immediately sensed that he was, so of course I continued. Perhaps you’ve seen the video; it quickly went […]
‘The Bachelor’ casts Grant Ellis as second Black male lead
“The Bachelor” has made history once again with the selection of its newest star. Grant Ellis, 30, will lead season 29 of the hit ABC dating series, making him the second-ever Black male lead, according to Vanity Fair. The announcement was made after Ellis was eliminated in the latest episode of Jenn Tran’s “Bachelorette” season […]
FDA approves first needle-free treatment for anaphylactic shock
The Food and Drug Administration has just approved a first-of-its-kind needle-free alternative to EpiPens or epinephrine autoinjectors. Neffy, a nasal spray that delivers a dose of epinephrine, is the first treatment for anaphylaxis that isn’t delivered by injection. Before Neffy, the only way to intervene during a life-threatening response to an allergic reaction was with […]
Watch: Schumer says ‘leading Republican’ admits Dems will win election amid Kamala Harris enthusiasm
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is abuzz with the strong momentum for Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign and the possibilities for Democrats if she wins on Nov. 5. In an exclusive interview with theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan,” Schumer said the vice president’s enthusiasm is so palpable that even a “leading Republican” colleague on […]
Black church leaders say Harris is ‘perfect warrior’ to help them take on Christian nationalism
Black church leaders are determined to take back the narrative from white Christian nationalists, contending they have wrongfully used faith to justify policies that attack Black, brown, and LGBTQ communities and women. These leaders also see Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, as the consummate political figure to help them push back against […]
All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. Hamby’s lawsuit alleged the Aces discriminated and retaliated against her, leading to her January 2023 trade to the Sparks. “We are aware of today’s […]
Exercise is key for Parkinson’s relief. But bias, underdiagnosis hold Black patients back
A few years ago, the organizers of one of the largest U.S. exercise programs for people with Parkinson’s disease realized they had a problem: Most of the students were white. “We’re always asking who’s not in the room, and why are they not in the room?” said David Leventhal, program director for Dance for PD […]
