Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach
A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to overhaul elections in the U.S., siding with a group of Democratic state attorneys general who challenged the effort as unconstitutional. The Republican president’s March 25 executive order sought to compel officials to require documentary proof of citizenship for everyone registering to vote for federal elections, accept only mailed […]
Kendrick Lamar And SZA Deliver Powerful Performance In Detroit, Blending Art And Activism
by Mary Spiller June 14, 2025 Detroit is the last U.S. stop on SZA and Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Tour before heading overseas to Europe. In a fusion of Hip-Hop mastery and R&B brilliance, Kendrick Lamar and SZA turned Ford Field into a powerhouse of music, energy, and visual spectacle on June 10. The stop […]
6 Ways A Mid-Year Financial Tune Up Can Help Vitalize Your Prosperity
by Jeffrey McKinney June 14, 2025 A mid-year money review can show where you’re at and if any adjustments are needed to enhance your finances. June is an optimal time to appraise your savings and financial goals before 2026 arrives. That mid-year point can help you see if you are reserving or investing cash in […]
7 iconic fictional (but real in our hearts) fathers we love, in honor of Father’s Day
Father figures can come in many forms, but some of the most impactful ones have been invited into our households through our television screens. Whether they were doling out tough love, like Uncle Phil in “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” or dropping dad jokes, like Andre in “Black-ish” or showing us what it means […]
Key moments from the fifth week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
The fifth week of Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ sex trafficking trial featured four days of testimony from a former Combs’ girlfriend who testified under the pseudonym Jane and a surprise appearance at the courthouse on the fifth day by Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. Ye said he came to show his support for his […]
The home of one of the largest catalogs of Black history turns 100 in New York
It’s one of the largest repositories of Black history in the country — and its most devoted supporters say not enough people know about it. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture hopes to change that Saturday, as it celebrates its centennial with a festival combining two of its marquee annual events. The Black […]
CNN’s Sara Sidner opens up about losing Ananda Lewis to breast cancer and her upcoming surgery: ‘How am I doing? I don’t know right now, honestly.’
After a week filled with deep loss and reflection, CNN anchor Sara Sidner spoke with TheGrio’s Natasha S. Alford about something far more personal than the headlines she usually covers: her ongoing battle with breast cancer and the recent passing of her dear friend, Ananda Lewis. In a raw and heartfelt moment, Sidner described the […]
Officers Sue Congress Over Delayed Jan. 6 Memorial
by Mary Spiller June 14, 2025 Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 insurrection are suing Congress for failing to install a legally mandated memorial plaque—arguing the delay is part of a broader effort to erase the truth of that day. Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during […]
Pro-Trump Christian artist issues ‘Confession’ after several men accuse him of sexual assault
Grammy-winning contemporary Christian recording artist Michael Tait is coming clean after being accused of sexually assaulting several men, including young, male musicians. Tait, a former member of the Christian music groups DC Talk and Newsboys, released “My Confession” in a statement posted to social media. “Recent reports of my reckless and destructive behavior, including drug […]
Jay‑Z Lost Out On Winning $3.3 M When Indiana Pacers Won Game 3 Of The NBA Finals
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 14, 2025 The Brooklyn rapper lost a $1 million wager that the Oklahoma Thunder would win the NBA championship in five games That $3.3 million payout will not happen for billionaire rapper and businessman JAY-Z after the Indiana Pacers won game 3 of the NBA Finals, thwarting his $1 […]
