Gabrielle Union values self-expression when raising her daughter: ‘It’s whatever you want to do’
Gabrielle Union loves watching her children express themselves. In People’s 2025 “World’s Most Beautiful” issue, Union let her six-year-old daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, take the lead and interview her as they posed for a heartwarming mommy-and-me photo shoot. Beyond Kaavia asking the actress about her “fancy” style and a triggering question about her choice […]
Michelle Obama finally addresses why she wasn’t at Trump’s inauguration as she and Barack are spotted out together
Amid rumors that there’s been trouble in paradise, Michelle and Barack Obama are doubling down. During the Wednesday episode of her new podcast that she hosts with her brother, “IMO With Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson,” the former First Lady addressed the rumors surrounding her absence from Trump’s second inauguration. “People couldn’t believe that I […]
Where does the marijuana legalization movement stand under President Trump?
President Donald Trump‘s return to power at the White House in January has left uncertainty for the criminal justice reform movement to legalize marijuana. The status of the legalization effort was already fraught during the administration of President Joe Biden, who declined to publicly support legalization but still made critical steps toward federal decriminalization. Trump, […]
On Shannon Sharpe, terrible decision-making and fumbling the bag
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Shannon Sharpe is currently being sued by a “Jane Doe” (who has since been identified by Sharpe’s legal team as, allegedly, Gabrielle Zuniga) in a civil suit filed in Nevada for $50 million dollars, […]
Kanye West’s shocking ‘COUSINS’ tweet exposes the dark impact of childhood exposure to explicit material
Kanye West is known to say some pretty outlandish things on X (or Twitter). While most of his commentary can feel like a weird form of rage-baiting or trolling, one of his most recent tweets shines a light on a very real issue that plagues more households than people would like to admit. On April […]
Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she would ‘absolutely’ take IQ test against Trump
It’s no secret that President Donald Trump often personally touts his cognitive superiority and often refers to his political opponents or critics as having a “low IQ.” Texas U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, whom President Trump had previously called a “lowlife” with a “low IQ,” recently told late-night host Jimmy Kimmel that she would be happy […]
Florida woman arrested after posing as ICE agent to kidnap her ex-boyfriend’s wife
A Florida woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly posing as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in order to kidnap her ex-boyfriend’s current wife, according to police. On Thursday, April 10, 52-year-old Latrance Battle allegedly went to the location of a hotel chain where the woman worked and approached the woman, claiming […]
Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African American history museum after Trump’s order
As he does one day each month, the Rev. Robert Turner hit the road from his home in Baltimore last week and traveled — on foot — 43 miles (69 kilometers) to Washington. He arrived by evening on April 16 outside the White House, carrying a sign that called for for “Reparations Now.” This time, Turner […]
Tina Knowles opens up about her love life and past relationships
Tina Knowles has reportedly stepped back into the dating game. In a recent interview with People magazine, Knowles revealed that she’s been reportedly dating a new mystery man. “I am spending time with a friend,” she told the publication, adding that he’s a “very nice gentleman. We’ll see what happens.” Through the years, Knowles has […]
Caleb Wilson’s family launches anti-hazing billboard during Omega Psi Phi meeting in New Orleans
The family of Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior mechanical engineering student at Southern University and A&M College who allegedly died during a hazing ritual while pledging Omega Psi Phi, is ensuring his story is not forgotten or ignored. As members of Omega Psi Phi gathered for their annual district meeting in New Orleans last week, […]
