President Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer as part of a campaign to rid the military of leaders who support diversity and equity in the ranks. The ouster of Brown, only the second Black general […]
From auntie to mommy, Meagan Good’s relatable reflection on Motherhood
Every woman’s journey to motherhood is different. While some women’s eyes light up at the thought of being called “mommy,” for others, the idea of getting pregnant can feel overwhelming—or even terrifying. Recently, Meagan Good opened up about how she used to be one of those women. In an interview with Scott Evans, Good revealed […]
Jerry ‘Ice Man’ Butler, soul singer whose hits included ‘Only the Strong Survive,’ dies at 85
Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as “For Your Precious Love,” “Only the Strong Survive” and “Make It Easy On Yourself,” has died at age 85. Butler’s niece, Yolanda Goff, told the Chicago Sun-Times that Butler died Thursday at his home in Chicago. […]
Judge adjourns trial for New York City Mayor Eric Adams but appoints counsel to advise on next steps
A federal judge on Friday adjourned the corruption trial for New York City Mayor Eric Adams and appointed counsel to advise him on how to handle the Justice Department’s controversial request to drop charges against the Democrat. The ruling by Judge Dale E. Ho will delay by at least a couple weeks when he will […]
Pastor calls for compassion for mother who lost two children in Detroit during funeral
On Thursday, a funeral was held for two children who died while sleeping in a cold van in a Detroit casino parking lot. According to The Detroit News and AP News, mourners gathered at the Triumph Church to honor the memory of Darnell Currie Jr., 9, and A’millah Currie, 2. Some attendees were dressed in […]
Voletta Wallace, mother of Notorious B.I.G., dead at 72
Voletta Wallace, the mother of hip-hop legend Notorious B.I.G., is dead at 72. According to TMZ, the first to report the news from a county coroner in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Wallace was in hospice care and died of natural causes. Since her famous rapper son, real name Christopher Wallace, was fatally shot in 1997, Voletta dedicated […]
A$AP Rocky just became Ray-Ban’s first creative director
Ray-Ban is stepping into a bold new era, and they’re doing it with none other than A$AP Rocky at the helm. The legacy eyewear brand just announced the multi-hyphenate artist as its first-ever creative director, solidifying his place as a cultural and sartorial innovator. “Ray-Ban transcends the eyewear industry; it’s not just a brand, it’s […]
They want to erase us — But our history, our stories, our resilience can’t be erased
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Mrs. Ida Smith Grayson was a prominent Black activist in York, Pennsylvania’s African American community around the turn of the 20th century. Though small in stature — barely five feet tall — she carried a fiery […]
Byron Donalds gets glowing endorsement from Trump for Florida governor
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., received a glowing endorsement from President Donald Trump for his expected bid for Florida governor. On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump praised Donalds as a “TOTAL WINNER.” “I know Byron well and have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels,” President Trump wrote on Thursday. […]
Hulu renews ‘Paradise’ starring Sterling K. Brown for season 2
Hulu took us on a wild, twisty ride to paradise this year with the debut of its new drama “Paradise,” and the journey is far from over. The streamer just announced that the show’s been renewed for a second season, so buckle up for even more drama and unexpected turns. Starring (and executive produced by) […]
