Let Black girls be girls: The double standard behind Blue Ivy’s red carpet critique
For far too many Black girls, being scolded for acting or dressing “grown” is a rite of passage they never asked for. It’s a burden passed down through generations — a double standard rooted in society’s deeply ingrained stereotypes about how Black girls should look, behave, and present themselves. While some argue that labeling behavior or […]
‘Cross’ author James Patterson declined a seven-figure offer to make Alex Cross a white man
Diverse storytelling is extremely important in Hollywood. So much so that the author of the books that inspired Amazon Prime Video’s new hit series “Cross,” rejected a seven-figure offer to recast his character Alex Cross as a white man. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, bestselling author James Petterson revealed that he was presented […]
Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly admits she lied
The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her – making national headlines that stirred tensions about race, class and the privilege of college athletes — has admitted publicly for the first time that she made up the story. Crystal Mangum, who is Black, said in an interview with […]
Should Black Americans ‘reverse migrate’ to red states? SiriusXM host Karen Hunter explains why it might be a good idea
SiriusXM host Karen Hunter has been watching a lot of TV to escape these days. The award-winning journalist, professor, and bestselling author says that like many Black voters who rallied for democracy in Election 2024, she’s taking a beat to prioritize self-care and let America have its choice. “I’m gonna allow myself a minute to […]
Man discovers unreleased Michael Jackson tracks in an abandoned storage unit
Imagine a visit to a storage unit that leads you to a treasure trove of unreleased music by the King of Pop. Recently, Gregg Musgrove, a former California Highway Patrol officer turned stay-at-home dad, discovered a multitude of records by Michael Jackson while visiting an associate’s storage unit. It all began with a call about […]
We’re never getting another Outkast album, and that’s OK
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. As a dude from the South who grew up on ‘90s-era hip-hop, Outkast has been and will always be one of my favorite rap groups. Sometimes, they’re number one on my list; sometimes, they’re […]
Analysis: Only LeBron James knows what’s happening right now, and what’s in his future
LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James was starring in Las Vegas at this time last year, the headline attraction while he and the Los Angeles Lakers were about to win the inaugural version of the event now known as the NBA Cup. It seems very different now. “Personal reasons … he’s taking some time” is […]
Movie Review: ‘Nickel Boys’ is a knockout, one of the most powerful films of the year
A movie shot in first person sounds like a gimmick. Part of the magic of filmed storytelling is accepting that something can be from someone’s point of view and yet also from a distance. Using the camera as a character’s actual eyes is the domain of university students and niche experimental filmmakers. In a commercial […]
Some breast cancer patients can avoid certain surgeries, studies suggest
Some early breast cancer patients can safely avoid specific surgeries, according to two studies exploring ways to lessen treatment burdens. One new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine examines whether removing lymph nodes is always necessary in early breast cancer. Another in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests a new approach to […]
3 men say in lawsuits that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drugged and sexually assaulted them
NEW YORK (AP) — Three men sued Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York on Thursday, claiming the hip-hop mogul drugged and raped them. The lawsuits, which were filed anonymously in a state court, add to a wave of sexual assault litigation against the rapper, producer and record executive as he also faces federal sex trafficking charges in New York. Thomas Giuffra, […]
