Harris covers Vogue Magazine, talks ‘complexity’ and ‘nuance’ of Israel war in Middle East
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is once again gracing the cover of Vogue Magazine for the fashion bible’s latest digital edition. The portrait cover, Harris’ second since being elected vice president, was shot by the legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz. Harris, 59, is photographed seated in her Washington, D.C. residence, Naval One Observatory while wearing a […]
Buku Abi, daughter of R. Kelly, claims he sexually abused her as a child
Content warning: this article includes discussions of child sexual abuse. R. Kelly is serving two concurrent sentences for charges ranging from child pornography and enticement of minors for sex to racketeering and sex trafficking in both Chicago and New York, but his daughter now publicly alleges that she was among his dozens of victims. Buki […]
The attacks on childless women by Republicans may lead to their downfall
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Like Vice President Kamala Harris and millions of women, I’ve never given birth to a child. But contrary to the insulting views of Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance and Arkansas Republican Gov. […]
My first coming out was terrible, a memory I still shudder to recall. So I’m celebrating my second coming out
In the early ’90s, I was yanked out of the closet. A Black, queer teen growing up in South Texas, I had always felt different but struggled to put my finger on exactly why. When I finally admitted to myself that I liked girls, I felt a mild sense of relief mixed in with all […]
North West has mixed feelings about growing up in the spotlight
Like her father, Kanye West, North West is not a fan of paparazzi. As the latest cover star of Interview Magazine, the 11-year-old sat down to be interviewed by her mother, Kim Kardashian, and share a glimpse into her young life. Born into celebrity, West revealed how she really feels about constantly being on camera. […]
Kansas State faces tough task of containing Colorado 2-way standout Travis Hunter in Big 12 showdown
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Kansas State is looking for ways to limit the impact of Colorado’s top receiver. Same with the Buffaloes’ top cornerback. That it just so happens to be the same person only impresses Wildcats coach Chris Klieman all the more. Travis Hunter is the rare two-way athlete who’s on the field for 93% of the plays […]
Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for ‘dignity’
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House criticized Donald Trump for his attacks on the federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton and suggested he was wrongly trying to turn the deadly storms to his political advantage. Attending a town hall sponsored by Univision in Las Vegas, Harris was asked about complaints that federal […]
Obama urges Black men to show up for Harris as he campaigns in critical Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former President Barack Obama gave a blistering critique of his White House successor Donald Trump and urged Black men to show up for Kamala Harris as he opened a swing-state tour for the Democratic ticket. At a campaign field office to thank volunteers, Obama said Thursday he wanted to “speak some truths” after hearing reports on the ground […]
In a game for the ages, Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with an overtime win in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve has seen a lot in her incredible career that’s included four WNBA championships. The historic rally by the Lynx to beat New York 95-93 in a wild Game 1 of the WNBA Finals ranks right up there as one of the best moments. “We’re the first team […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial set for May
NEW YORK (AP) — A May 5 trial date was set Thursday in Sean “Diddy” Combs’sex trafficking case, and a prosecutor argued that the jailed hip-hop mogul’s lawyers were trying to exclude a “damning piece of evidence” by claiming it was leaked by the government. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson struck back against the defense’s claims […]
