White House and Hakeem Jeffries clash over claim people will ‘literally die’ from proposed Medicaid cuts
In a war of words, the White House on Monday called out House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for his claim that President Donald Trump‘s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will result in deaths. In response, the minority leader’s office tells theGrio the facts speak for themselves. This week, the U.S. Senate is considering passage of […]
Ryan Coogler brings ‘Sinners’ home to Clarksdale, Mississippi: ‘Coming here, it blew my mind’
After opening in April in theaters around the world, Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster vampire film “Sinners” finally came home. On Thursday, May 29, a three-day festival kicked off in Clarksdale, Mississippi, with special screenings of the film hosted by Coogler, his wife Zinzi, other members of the cast and crew, and Warner Bros. executives. The festival […]
Anna Mae Robertson from the trailblazing Six Triple Eight dies at 101 years old
Anna Mae Robertson, a trailblazing World War II veteran and one of the last surviving members of the historic Six Triple Eight battalion, has died at 101 years old. Her family confirmed her passing over the weekend. At just 19, Robertson stepped up to serve her country, joining the barrier-breaking, all-Black women’s battalion during World […]
Vanessa Bryant shuts down pregnancy rumors with Rihanna memes
Oh, Internet, why doth thou agitate, so? Vanessa Bryant, like many celebrities, had to deal with what I hope was a minor irritation this weekend as speculation spread across Beyoncé’s internet that Bryant was pregnant with her fifth child. Vanessa Bryant is, of course, the widow of NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-aide says she was ‘brainwashed’ when she sent loving texts years after rape
A former personal assistant who accuses Sean “Diddy” Combs of rape testified Monday that she continued sending the hip-hop mogul loving messages for years after her job ended in 2017 because she was “brainwashed.” The woman, testifying under the pseudonym “Mia,” pushed back at defense lawyer Brian Steel’s suggestions that she fabricated her claims to cash in […]
New Initiatives to Fuel Missouri Small Business Growth Statewide
By Nicki Donnelson, efactory Missouri entrepreneurs and small business owners across the state are set to benefit from a significant expansion of technical assistance programs. A new initiative, spearheaded by Missouri State University’s efactory in collaboration with codefi, will leverage the Missouri Technical Assistance grant, as selected by the Missouri Department of Economic Development—giving the […]
Black Men’s Health Matters
By Melesha Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist When it comes to health in the Black community, there’s a truth that we must face—Black men are dying way too soon and too young. Not because they want to. Not because they’re weak. But because, for far too long, Black men from childhood are told to […]
Honoring Two Remarkable Educators: Dr. Rosalyn Thomas and Gwen Marshall
By Samuel G Knox, UniteNews Staff Writer On May 6th, Drury University held a heartfelt retirement celebration honoring Dr. Rosalyn Thomas, affectionately known as “Dr. Roz,” recognizing her remarkable career and lasting impact on the university community. Dr. Thomas, a proud alumna of Drury University, with degrees in education and a doctorate in Educational Leadership, […]
Quality Time: Why Magic Moments Matter in Marriage
Life is short! That being said, it behooves all of us to take advantage of every moment that we have. Spending quality time with each other as a couple creates lasting memories and increases happiness in marriage. According to a 2022 Institute for Family Studies report, 83% of couples who spend regular quality time together […]
Rickey Smiley says fraternity founders wouldn’t stand for hazing that allegedly led to death of Caleb Wilson
Rickey Smiley is not afraid to speak his mind. Recently, while on Jemele Hill’s “Spolitics” podcast, the comedian and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated expressed his deep disappointment with his fraternity and the “culture” he believes contributed to the death of 20-year-old Southern University student Caleb Wilson earlier this year. “I don’t think […]
