Unpacking Harris’ choice to demur on race and gender; dismiss Trump’s ‘turn Black’ insult during CNN interview
In her first sit-down interview since becoming the Democratic Party presidential nominee, Kamala Harris notably did not lean too much into the conversation about her race and gender. When asked about the historic nature of her candidacy by CNN’s Dana Bash, who noted Harris did not “explicitly” mention her identity as a Black and South […]
Betty A. Bridges, ‘Good Times’ actress and mother of Todd Bridges, dies at 83
Betty A. Bridges, an actress who starred in shows like “Good Times, “ER,” “Hill Street Blues,” and “Charlie’s Angels” during her 40-year career, has died at the age of 83. Bridges died at her son Todd Bridges’ home in Phoenix, where she was in hospice care, according to her rep, Elizabeth Much, per Deadline. No […]
Oprah Winfrey to host and produce ABC special on artificial intelligence
Oprah Winfrey is diving deep into the world of artificial intelligence. The media mogul has been tapped to host and executive produce an ABC special on AI, titled “AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special,” which will premiere on the network on Sept. 12, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The special will […]
T-Boz is addressing the ‘ignorance’ around her medical emergency
Now that T-Boz, born Tionne Watkins, is home from the hospital following a medical emergency, she is addressing the misinformation that has spread surrounding the ordeal. On Aug. 24, her band TLC announced she had “experienced sudden and severe nausea, vomiting and intense abdominal cramps” after a performance in Toledo, Ohio, two days prior. Watkins […]
LeBron James is excited to share the court with his son — but Bronny better not call him ‘Dad’
As LeBron James begins his 21st season in the NBA on Oct. 22, he’ll be making league history as one-half of the first father-son duo to play together on an NBA team. As previously reported by theGrio, the 2024 Olympic MVP’s 19-year-old son Bronny James will be joining him on the Lakers squad for his […]
Comedian Sam Jay on how starting late helped her succeed on the next episode of ‘Masters of the Game’
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Sam Jay came to comedy relatively late in life — she started doing standup when she was 29. Before that, she had a rough life. Her mother passed and then her brother went to […]
Flavor Flav puts in his bid to represent Team USA at the 2028 LA Olympics
While athletes around the world are reveling over their performance at the 2024 Olympics, Flavor Flav has his eyes set on participating in the 2028 L.A. Olympic Games. After sponsoring Team USA’s women’s water polo team in Paris, the Public Enemy frontman hopes to join athletes on the Olympic stage as a torchbearer. During an […]
ABC’s rules for the Harris-Trump debate include muted mics when candidates aren’t speaking
NEW YORK (AP) — Next month’s debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump won’t have an audience, live microphones when candidates aren’t speaking, or written notes, according to rules that ABC News, the host network, shared this week with both campaigns. A copy of the rules was provided to the Associated […]
Texas man is exonerated after spending nearly 34 years in prison for wrongful conviction
A wrongfully convicted Texas man who spent 34 years in prison for a killing in the 1980s was exonerated Thursday, saying that while he couldn’t get those years back, he was happy and moving forward. “I’m just excited that this day has finally come,” said Benjamin Spencer, 59. A Dallas County judge granted a motion […]
Fired Florida deputy freed on bond in fatal shooting of Black airman
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A judge allowed bond Thursday for a Florida sheriff’s deputy who was fired and charged with manslaughter after shooting a U.S. Air Force senior airman at the Black man’s apartment door. Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran, 38, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted of manslaughter […]
