‘RHOP’ Stars react to Karen Huger’s sentencing as the show announces plans to proceed without the star
“The Real Housewives of Potomac” will go on without the “grand dame,” Karen Huger. After Huger was sentenced to one year in prison for her fourth DUI conviction, sources reported to People magazine that Bravo plans to move forward with production of the show’s 10th season in the star’s absence. Bravo has neither confirmed nor denied […]
Students, educators, and content creators fight to keep Black history alive amid DEI attacks
As Black History Month comes to a close, amid the Trump Administration putting a stop to the Federal Government recognizing “identity months” and major corporations and retailers rolling back their DEI efforts, there are many striving to keep Black History alive. School districts in Arkansas, Florida, and South Carolina have restricted AP African American studies. […]
Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, and more pull back the curtains of Hollywood in new documentary ‘Number One on the Call Sheet’
Apple TV+ just dropped the trailer for its highly anticipated two-part documentary, “Number One on the Call Sheet,” set to premiere on Friday, March 28. Shining a spotlight on Hollywood’s most influential Black leading men and women, the series offers an unfiltered look at their journeys to the top, the challenges they’ve faced, and the […]
Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blow up
President Donald Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” Friday in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal with the U.S. that Trump said would have moved Ukraine closer to ending its war with Russia. The astonishing turn of events could scramble affairs in Europe and around the globe. During his […]
How Tommie Smith and John Carlos’ 1968 Black Power salute inspired me to find my purpose
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 would say I grew up in a household intent on making sure that I, and my siblings, were aware of Black history. My parents invested in a Black encyclopedia collection. We had a […]
College student, 20, pledging Omega Psi Phi fraternity dies after an off-campus hazing ritual
A college student in Louisiana has died after participating in an un-sanctioned off-campus hazing ritual. On Thursday, Feb. 27, at roughly 3:15 a.m. local time, Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old mechanical engineering student at Southern University pledging Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., was pronounced dead at Baton Rouge General Hospital, reported CBS-affiliated station WAFB. According to […]
Grief, growth and Haitian Konpa: singer-songwriter Fridayy reveals layers of his identity in his newest album
Today, producer and artist Fridayy released his sophomore album, “Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not.” This deeply personal album explores a series of themes ranging from love to faith and even the grief of losing a loved one—particularly his father. The emotions tied to that grief reverberate through tracks like “Proud of You,” […]
Jeffries warns about Republican cuts to Medicaid, slams Elon Musk for making $8 million per day
House Democratic leader, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., railed against Republicans after their party passed a budget bill that would extend President Donald Trump‘s 2017 tax cuts law and enact new tax cuts totaling more than $4 trillion. In an effort to pay for such massive tax cuts, the Republican budget calls for huge spending cuts. […]
Black-owned companies ‘Because of Them We Can’ and ‘Most Incredible Studio’ collaborate on a LEGO set to honor Black History
Black History Month has long been a valuable tool for providing education and information to both the Black and the larger global community about the contributions and impact of African Americans in America. Though DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) are under attack on both a federal and cultural level in America, it would be impossible […]
LinkedIn Says Team Lunches Are Back in 2025—Here’s How to Have One That Builds Workplace Culture
LinkedIn’s annual “Big Ideas” that will change our world forecast of workplace trends is a window into tomorrow’s office. In 2025, we can expect to see AI reshaping corporate workflows, corporate influencers emerging and millennial CEOs ushering in a new era of workplace culture. By comparison, the resurgence of office lunches in the era of […]
