Rep. Maxine Waters slams media ‘playing politics’ over wildfires and begs people to uplift Altadena’s Black community
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., says enough is enough when it comes to media narratives around political blame in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. In a recent appearance on NewsNation, the congresswoman had a spirited debate with anchor Chris Cuomo over what the role of media should be at a time when […]
5 ways to support Black families and communities in LA after wildfires
Since January 7, some Los Angeles residents have been living in what feels like a dystopian nightmare as wildfires blaze through the various parts of the area. As firefighters fought to contain the growing fires, many residents were forced to evacuate their homes with little to no time to prepare. Though the natural disaster has […]
Rev. Al Sharpton says Biden has ‘best record’ on Black civil rights, urges high-profile pardons in final days as president
Before President Joe Biden leaves office in one week, members of Congress and advocacy groups are making last-ditch efforts to urge the outgoing commander-in-chief to take executive actions they hope will advance justice and equality and cement his civil rights legacy. In a recent interview with theGrio, the Rev. Al Sharpton, president of the National […]
Tyler Perry blasts insurance companies after LA wildfires
Like many social media users, Tyler Perry is flabbergasted by the wildfires blazing through the Los Angeles area. This weekend, the film producer opened up about some of the things he’s witnessed since the fires started on Jan. 7. “Watching a daughter use a garden hose to try and protect her 90-year-old parents’ home because […]
13 influential women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. who’ve inspired us all
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, has been a pillar of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action since its founding on January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University. As one of the largest sororities in the Divine Nine of Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs), Delta Sigma Theta members have gone on to make […]
Deion Sanders continues to show support for Travis Hunter in the midst of the constant scrutiny of his relationship: ‘Don’t stop’
Travis Hunter, the Heisman-winning former two-way payer for Coach Deion Sanders’ University of Colorado Buffalos, has been in the news lately more for his relationship with fiancée Leanna Lenee than his on-field prowess. It seems like the entire world has weighed in, largely telling Hunter that he needs to either be careful or move on […]
Beyoncé’s foundation announces $2.5 million for LA fire victims, including historic Black neighborhood
Beyoncé has committed to helping the thousands of families affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Over the weekend, the star’s charity foundation, BeyGood, launched its LA Fire Relief Fund with an initial $2.5 million donation. “Los Angeles, we stand with you,” the organization wrote on Instagram. “The fund is earmarked to aid families in […]
Khloe Kardashian faces backlash after criticizing Los Angeles’ Mayor Karen Bass
Khloe Kardashian is facing criticism after calling out Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass amid ongoing wildfires that have been blazing paths of destruction throughout Los Angeles County since last week. On Friday, the 40-year-old reality TV star posted a screenshot to her Instagram Stories of a clip on Fox 11 LA interview of the […]
Why an ‘Innovacation’ Might Be Just the Thing To Help Spark New Ideas
What if the breakthrough idea you’re chasing isn’t at your desk but somewhere far from it—maybe in a quiet village café or on a mountain trail you’ve never hiked before? Shifting environments, or what some entrepreneurs call an “innovacation,” might be the sharpest tool for unlocking creative thinking. Indeed, research shows that while 84% of […]
