Jim Jones compares gangs to fraternities and sororities: ‘It’s all the same thing’
If there’s one thing Jim Jones is good for, it’s a solid soundbyte or two—love him or hate him, he can be a great interview. Such was the case recently when the (current? former?) DipSet capo stopped by “The Breakfast Club” and had an often entertaining and informative conversation about Harlem, his former homie with […]
Federal agencies now flag or avoid words like ‘Black’ and ‘racism’ to comply with Trump administration
As the Trump White House continues to transform the federal government to the will of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement — particularly with issues like race, gender and sexuality — the new administration is literally eliminating or severely reducing the use of hundreds of words and concepts that have been targeted by Republicans […]
Denzel Washington shares a heartwarming moment with aspiring actress
Denzel Washington took a break from preparing for his Broadway return in “Othello” to share an inspiring moment with an aspiring actress. Over the weekend, a video of the Oscar-winning star offering words of encouragement to a fan went viral on social media. In the clip, Washington is seen walking into a building when the […]
Secretary of State Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete, with 83% of agency’s programs gone
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the Trump administration had finished its six-week purge of programs of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development and he would move the 18% of aid and development programs that survived under the State Department. Rubio made the announcement in a post on X, in one of his relatively few public comments […]
Issa Rae says ‘diversity needs a better publicist’
Issa Rae may have a solution for diversity, equity, and inclusion’s growing unpopularity with the right-wing powers that be. On Saturday, during an appearance at SXSW, the 40-year-old actress, screenwriter, and producer said, “I think diversity needs a better publicist.” “The anti-DEI, the immediate retraction of any efforts to level the playing field and focus […]
Sterling K. Brown is open to the possibility of being crowned People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
Since the release of Hulu’s latest hit show, “Paradise,” all eyes have been on Sterling K. Brown. While sharing his appreciation for the show’s viewers, Brown also revealed how much he would appreciate being deemed as People Magazine’s annual “Sexiest Man Alive.” “The support for the show feels incredibly good. You know what? I have […]
Doechii named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year as her viral comments on ‘straight men’ spark debate
Doechii, the female rapper who etched her name into the annals of history as only the third woman to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album (following in the footsteps of Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion) is set to Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year Award at a ceremony in Los Angeles on […]
Former first lady Michelle Obama launches new podcast with brother Craig Robinson
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is continuing to expand her media portfolio with a brand new podcast coming to a streaming service near you. On Monday, America’s historic first Black first lady announced that she and her brother, Craig Robinson, will host “IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.” The abbreviation “IMO” stands for “In […]
Celebrate Harriet Tubman Day by embracing Black Women’s right to rest
March 10 is more than just a date—it’s a call to honor both resistance and rest, two things that have been essential to Black survival and liberation. On this day, we celebrate Harriet Tubman Day, officially recognized by the U.S. government in 1990, as well as the National Black Day of Rest, a movement advocating […]
‘Raising Kanan’ Season 4, Episode 1: The streets had a body
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Welcome back to Southside Jamaica, Queens, New York City. When we last left our heroes—villains, actually; they’re all villains—Det. Howard (Omar Epps) and Ronnie (Grantham Coleman) had just met their maker in a warehouse […]
