‘He is innocent’: Juror urges clemency for Alabama man facing execution
The Alabama Supreme Court has cleared the way for the execution of a man whose innocence claim is supported by a juror from his trial. Justices on Friday authorized the execution of Robin “Rocky” Myers, who was convicted in the 1991 killing of his neighbor, Ludie Mae Tucker. The execution will be carried out by […]
White House says it ‘will determine’ which news outlets cover Trump, rotating traditional ones
The White House said Tuesday that its officials “will determine” which news outlets can regularly cover President Donald Trump up close — a sharp break from a century of tradition in which a pool of independently chosen news organizations go where the chief executive does and hold him accountable on behalf of regular Americans. White […]
Mayor Bibb says irony of Trump’s anti-DEI crusade is that racial equity was mandated by Republican president
Democratic Black mayors are on the frontlines of the opposition to President Donald Trump‘s crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion, among other dizzying actions coming from the White House. Mayor Justin Bibb of Cleveland, Ohio, the new chair of the Democratic Mayors Association, tells theGrio that he and other mayors are uniquely positioned to make […]
Ayesha Curry said she and Steph Curry put their marriage before their kids. Then the internet responded: ‘It’s their marriage’
Ayesha Curry feels that putting her marriage to NBA All-Star Steph Curry first — even ahead of their children — enables her and Steph to be good parents. The internet, however, is divided on the subject. The topic of the Currys’ marriage and their family-life balance raising four kids came up during a recent pop-up […]
Cardi B wins million-dollar settlement in defamation case against YouTuber
Cardi B is finally seeing some closure in her long-running legal battle with gossip blogger Tasha K. Three years after winning a $4 million defamation judgment, the rapper has secured a deal for nearly $1.2 million in payments over the next five years. A judge approved the Chapter 11 reorganization plan on Monday, marking a […]
How motherhood changed Rihanna’s life and style
Motherhood changes everything—including your sense of style. When fashion icon and mogul Rihanna, welcomed her sons, RZA and Riot Rose, it completely shifted her approach to getting dressed. In a candid interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the Fenty founder opened up about how motherhood has influenced her fashion choices in unexpected ways. “I feel like getting […]
Halle Berry is tired of being the only Black woman to win Best Actress
The 97th Academy Awards are this Sunday, and Academy Award winner Halle Berry hopes someone else finally joins her on the Black “Best Actress” winner list. During a recent appearance on Trevor Noah’s “What Now?” podcast, the 58-year-old actress discussed how it’s lonely being at the top of what host Noah called “The Olympics” of […]
Dear Rolling Stone, ‘The Girl Is Mine’ was RIGHT there for your terrible song on a good album list
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I love lists. I especially love lists that nobody asked for. I extra especially love lists that nobody asked for that start a conversation that nobody would otherwise have if not for the list. […]
The Benefits of 20-Minute HypnoBreathwork
At what should have been the pinnacle of her career, with a high-paying, high-level job at a glitzy ad agency and a nonstop social life, Francesca Sipma found herself looking for something more. To escape the rut she found herself in, she wound up in Bali, taking a breathwork workshop she’d signed up for on […]
9 Great Ways to Upgrade Your Yard for Spring
It may be cold outside, but it’s not too early to start preparing your yard for spring. Don’t wait for the temperature to rise before starting to plan. That way, once spring arrives, you’ll be prepared to sow your seeds and invite friends over for lazy nights in your garden without missing a beat. Here […]
