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An emotional Rep. Ayanna Pressley takes up historic legacy of reparations bill H.R. 40

U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., held back tears as she officially introduced H.R. 40, legislation that has been advocated in Congress for more than 30 years. “It is an honor,” Pressley said during a Wednesday press conference announcing her reintroduction of the reparations bill. Seconds later, Pressley paused as she became emotional before reporters and with […]

Kanye West is a terrible parent

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Every so often, I forget that Kanye West (Ye) has spent most of his non-music-related interactions with the public since 2018, ensuring that we all know that he is pretty much a crappy human […]

US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gasoline and rents rose, a disappointment for families and businesses struggling with higher costs and likely underscoring the Federal Reserve’s resolve to delay further interest rate cuts. The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed, up […]

YouTube Aims to Become the Next ‘Hollywood’ With Plans to Supercharge Creator Growth

For years, the collapse of traditional entertainment has been a hot topic, with U.S. audiences increasingly flocking to on-demand streaming for its flexibility, variety and affordability. Leading that change is a platform that transformed online video in the early 2000s and now reigns as America’s most-watched streaming service: YouTube.  As YouTube marks its 20th anniversary […]

Federal appeals court upholds singer R. Kelly’s convictions and 30-year prison term

R. Kelly’s racketeering and sex trafficking convictions, along with a 30-year prison sentence, were upheld Wednesday by a federal appeals court that concluded the singer exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled Wednesday after hearing arguments last March. […]

Sonya Massey’s family reach a $10 million settlement following fatal 911 call

Six months after what turned into a fatal 911 call in 2024, Sangamon County officials have agreed to a $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey, the 36-year-old mother of two who was shot and killed by county law enforcement.  The legal teams for the Massey family and Sangamon County’ reached a settlement […]

Issa Rae becomes a club partner of San Diego FC ownership group

Actress, producer, and entrepreneur Issa Rae is stepping into the sports world. This week, Rae was announced as the latest addition to Major League Soccer expansion club’s ownership group. The “Insecure” creator joins the San Diego Football Club (SDFC) as a club partner.  “Joining San Diego FC’s ownership group is an incredible honor, and I […]