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 […]
The Schomburg’s Centennial Celebration Is Going To Be An Old School Block Party
by Kandiss Edwards June 14, 2025 The Schomburg will celebrate its 100th anniversary with an old-school New York block party will feature the best the diaspora has to offer. On June 14, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will celebrate its centennial with a block party. The Schomburg Centennial Festival is an all-day […]
