Judge says he will temporarily block Trump from placing 2,200 USAID workers on paid leave
A federal judge on Friday said he will temporarily block the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development on paid leave. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, who was nominated by President Donald Trump, sided with two federal employee associations in agreeing to a pause in plans to put the employees on […]
Right-wing group funded by Project 2025 launches ‘DEI Watchlist’ targeting mostly Black federal workers
In an escalation of the political right’s crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion, a recently published website titled the “DEI Watchlist” targets mostly Black federal workers in an apparent attempt to intimidate and advance the Trump administration’s aim to root out all employees it deems as DEI hires. The website, created by the conservative nonprofit […]
‘Harlem’ Season 3, Episode 5 Recap: Baby showers, poly drama, and hurt feelings collide in ‘Fear Factor’
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. This episode recap also (of course) contains spoilers. When we last left our Harlem ladies, Quinn was jolted awake by the sounds of Seth talking lovingly to another woman on the phone, a woman […]
8 things that we might see (or hear) during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The day of the big show is nigh. And by big show, I mean Super Bowl LIX, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The game itself is a big deal, of […]
Netflix cancels upcoming Prince documentary amid new agreement with the late singer’s estate
Netflix has shelved an upcoming nine-hour documentary about Prince by filmmaker Ezra Eldmen—and the late singer’s estate is rejoicing. On Thursday, Prince’s estate and Netflix released a joint statement on social media explaining the move. “The Prince Estate and Netflix have come to a mutual agreement that will allow the estate to develop and produce […]
Did Venus Williams just get engaged to Andrea Preti?
After Zendaya sparked engagement rumors by debuting an engagement ring on the Golden Globes’ red carpet — Cynthia Erivo almost did the same thing on the Grammys red carpet — the internet is speculating once again. This time the couple is Venus Williams and her actor beau, Andrea Preti. The 44-year-old tennis champion was recently […]
Zoe Saldaña reacts to ‘Emilia Perez’ co-star Karla Sofia Gascón’s offensive tweets
Just as quickly as social media buzzed about “Emilia Perez” becoming this year’s most nominated film at the Oscars, the digital streets shifted their focus to the film’s star, Karla Sofía Gascón. A series of resurfaced tweets revealed Gascón’s critical comments about George Floyd and the Islamic community, prompting fans to question the actress’s stance […]
Kanye West drops controversial Sean John collab backing Diddy—’PUFF WE LOVE YOU’—as Diddy responds from jail
Kanye West, who now mostly goes by Ye, is (as of this writing) on a posting-binge on X, dropping controversial and provocative posts at an alarming clip. The posts, largely in all caps, feature commentary on his wife (“My wife demoralizes b——”), his own sense of self (“EVERY RAPPER LIVING WISH THEY WAS YE”), odes […]
How Entrepreneur Jenny Groberg Built a Thriving Accounting Firm After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Jenny Groberg started her first business out of necessity. She was the CFO of a company that dissolved, and her husband was a full-time medical student. Groberg needed to work. With small children at home, Groberg was limited in where she could work as the family had no child care options. Groberg needed to earn […]
Trump cuts Environmental Justice Office putting Black communities at greater risk of pollution
The Trump administration is poised to close the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Justice after more than 100 employees were placed on administrative leave on Thursday. Advocates and former EPA officials say the imminent closure will likely have lasting harmful impacts on Black, brown, and poor communities. According to the New York Times, the […]
