Trump to order a plan to shut down the US Education Department
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S. Education Department, according to a White House official, advancing a campaign promise to eliminate an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity before an announcement. Trump has derided the Department of […]
Teyana Taylor shuts down divorce rumors once and for all
Teyana Taylor is over it. Tired of her divorce being the hot topic in everyone’s group chat, the multi-hyphenate star took to Instagram Live today to shut down the latest headlines surrounding her split from Iman Shumpert. “One thing y’all know I’ve done is be graceful. This whole time, I’ve handled this whole divorce with […]
This Harvard-educated civil rights lawyer was laid off from the DOE—now she’s fighting back
Sheria Smith was living her professional dream before getting laid off from the U.S. Department of Education. A Harvard graduate who’d helped children as a teacher before becoming a lawyer, Smith pursued public service over fancy, high-paid corporate positions early in her career so she could give back. That clarity of purpose led her to […]
Jin J. X to Release New Album
Jin J. X is set to release a new album, The Barefoot, Pregnant, Neckbeard, Marital Bed, String Band, an exciting departure from previous work. Described as an “Afrofuturist Odyssey” and a fresh take on country music, the album reflects Jin’s deep influences, blending traditional string band sounds with a modern twist. Inspired by Rhiannon Giddens […]
Jess Hilarious’ situation on ‘The Breakfast Club’ is proof of why you can’t let nameless, faceless people block your blessings
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Being a human in the public eye can be hard sometimes. While I’ve achieved nowhere near the level of fame and scrutiny of a person like Jess Hilarious—one of the co-hosts of popular culture […]
Tyler Perry says he’s ‘sick’ of Madea before sharing more about the famous matriarch’s upcoming adventure
After nearly three decades of bringing one of the most notorious grandmothers ever to life, Tyler Perry may be finally ready to put Ms. Mabel “Madea” Earlene Simmons to bed for good. The filmmaker and media mogul admitted he’s “sick” of the epic character during a recent appearance on “Good Morning America” to promote his upcoming […]
Trump’s WH press secretary shuts down speculation that president might pardon Derek Chauvin
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday responded to public calls by conservative figures for President Donald Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in 2020 for the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin, who placed his knee on the neck of Floyd, an unarmed Black man, for more than nine […]
5 must-watch Black shows and movies dropping this Spring
Spring is officially serving up a fresh wave of Black storytelling on our screens. This season, Black stories are taking center stage across platforms, giving us everything from heart-racing action to heartfelt family drama. Whether you’re looking for a gripping mystery, a surrealist comedy, or an inspiring documentary, these upcoming releases have you covered. “Tyler […]
Louisiana puts man to death in state’s first nitrogen gas execution
Louisiana used nitrogen gas to put a man to death Tuesday evening for a killing decades ago, marking the first time the state has used the method as it resumed executions after a 15-year hiatus. Jessie Hoffman Jr., 46, was pronounced dead at 6:50 p.m. at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, authorities said, adding the nitrogen gas had […]
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are reportedly married
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good have reportedly tied the knot. On Tuesday, March 18, after the 35-year-old actor let “wife” slip when discussing the 43-year-old actress during an interview promoting his upcoming film “Magazine Dreams,” sources confirmed to both People magazine and ET that the couple got hitched earlier that morning. “She’s just my best […]
