‘No tablet babies’: Rihanna reveals how her father inspired her parenting style
Rihanna is a cool mom. A boy mom. But not a tablet mom. At the Los Angeles premiere of her latest film, “Smurfs,” the soon-to-be mother of three glowed on the blue carpet with her two sons, Rza and Riot Rose, plus her growing baby bump in tow. Beyond raising fashion-forward kids, the Fenty mogul […]
Jay-Z responds to ‘decades long harassment’ from man claiming to be his son
Jay-Z has finally responded to the claims that he has an adult son. According to E! News, the rapper, born Shawn Carter, filed a claim in court against 32-year-old Rymir Satterthwaite and Lillie Coley, who Carter claims have been harassing him for years. “The fabricated allegations and claims have been addressed—and rejected—in multiple other courts,” […]
Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees. With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing […]
Teyana Taylor shares what led her to enroll in culinary school: ‘I was the ‘hood Betty Crocker’ in Harlem’
Teyana Taylor is cooking up her latest dream in the kitchen. On Friday, July 11, the 34-year-old singer and actress revealed she recently enrolled in culinary school, fulfilling a longtime dream of hers. In an Instagram post that included a video of her dressed in her culinary school uniform, chef hat and all, dancing with […]
Claressa Shields responds to Laila Ali saying she’d consider fighting her for $15-$20 million: ‘I’ll put you on your back’
On July 11, Madison Square Garden was home to a landmark event: an all-woman card where 17 world championship belts were on the line—a Guinness world record—headlined by Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano in the main event. Taylor won the round by majority decision and retained her undisputed junior welterweight title. The happenings in the […]
Former President Obama tells Democrats to ‘toughen up’ and ‘stop looking for the messiah’
Former President Barack Obama expressed some tough love for the Democratic Party as it navigates the political climate of the MAGA takeover under President Donald Trump. America’s first Black president urged his party to “get in there and do something” amid major victories for Trump and the Republican Party, including their “Big” bill that includes […]
The power of community: Why Black women need ‘Fourth Trimester’ support
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Written by Angela Aina, Mariah Antetokounmpo, Dalvery Blackwell, Abigail Epane-Osuala Maternal mental health in the U.S. is in a free fall, dropping from 38.4% to 25.8% over the past eight years according to a […]
The Emotional Cost of Climbing the Career Ladder
by Black Enterprise July 14, 2025 Thriving at work and protecting your well-being are not mutually exclusive Written By Andrea Cennington Black and Brown professionals are told to keep climbing, to get the degrees, the titles, and the seats at tables we weren’t always invited to. We do just that, rising, pushing through, succeeding, and […]
A Black Woman Was Viciously Attacked Over A Parking Space And Neighbors Stood Around Watching
by Sharelle B. McNair July 14, 2025 The 21-year-old driver, identified as Jada McPherson, said she has been on edge since the ordeal happened. A mother-daughter duo is facing assault charges after brutally attacking a Black driver for allegedly moving trash cans that were placed on the street to “illegally” save a parking spot, Fox […]
San Quentin Prison Hosts First-Ever Father-Daughter Dance, ‘It’s My First Time I Get To Hug Them’
by Jeroslyn JoVonn July 14, 2025 San Quentin State Prison brings father and daughters together for its first “Parent Prom.” A coalition of organizations recently teamed up to host San Quentin State Prison’s first-ever father-daughter dance, where “missed milestones were redeemed.” A viral video making the rounds on social media captures highlights from the “Parent […]