Issa Rae recalls an early mistake that nearly cost her every cent she’d made
Issa Rae is back with a new book that gives a candid look at some of the lessons she’s learned thus far in her career in Hollywood. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 40-year-old writer and producer released “I Should Be Smarter By Now,” a collection of six essays chronicling her career highs and lows, including […]
Trump repeats false story about Wes Moore and claims ‘a lot’ of people would ‘rather have a dictator’
During a three-hour-long Cabinet meeting before the White House press pool on Tuesday, President Donald Trump gabbed about a flurry of topics, railing against Democrats about crime in inner cities, among other policy issues. Touting his declared crime emergency response in Washington, D.C., and his threat to send the National Guard to majority-Black cities, Trump […]
‘It’s rooted in homophobia’: TS Madison calls out Snoop Dogg’s critique of LGBTQ representation in kids’ films
Snoop Dogg was shocked to see LGBTQ representation in Pixar’s children’s film “Lightyear.” However, media personality and LGBTQ advocate TS Madision recently questioned the root of the rapper’s strong reaction. “Snoop Dogg has historically been an advocate against censoring, and his fame is based on expression,” Madison told TMZ hosts on Monday. “So my question […]
‘Power’ star Alix Lapri arrested and charged with cruelty to children and disorderly conduct
Actress Alix Lapri has been arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia. The 28-year-old “Power” star, whose real name is Alexus Lapri Geier, was booked on charges of third-degree cruelty to children and disorderly conduct on Monday, Aug. 18, NBC News reported, citing the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. She was released the following day after spending just over […]
Lil Nas X affirms he’s ‘gonna be alright’ in first statement after ‘terrifying’ arrest
Lil Nas X is thinking positively after his recent encounter with the law. On Tuesday, the rapper broke his silence via Instagram stories, offering fans a bit of reassurance. “Your girl is gonna be okay, boo. Okay? Sh**’s gonna be all right,” he said in the video. “Sh**’s gonna be all right. Sh**. That was […]
Is North West’s outfit ‘too grown’ or are grown folks obsessed with policing Black girlhood?
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Social media timelines are a lot like middle school hallways: loud, messy, and always looking for the next person to whisper about. This week, the name on everyone’s lips was North West. After photos surfaced of […]
John Bey Elected To Lead Largest Organization For Plaintiff Lawyers
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 26, 2025 Attorney John Bey brings nearly 20 years of experience to his new presidential role. A Black attorney from Atlanta will now lead the American Association for Justice, the largest organization for plaintiff lawyers. John Bey is officially the President-Elect of the association, bringing almost 20 years of experience in […]
Heaviest NFL Player, Desmond Watson, Waived By Tampa Bay Buccaneers
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 26, 2025 Watson, who was 464 pounds before being signed as a free agent, did not lose enough weight to make the team Desmond Watson, who was the heaviest player in NFL history, may have just participated in his last bit of league action after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived the […]
‘Racist, misogynistic, and unlawful attack’: Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook draws accusations of authoritarianism
Donald Trump became the first president to attempt to remove a member from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in the central bank’s 111-year history. In a letter on Monday, President Trump announced that Lisa Cook, the first Black woman and woman of color to serve on the Fed board, was “removed” from her Senate-confirmed, […]
Racial Discrimination Denied This Georgia Woman An Art Degree, 50 Years Later Her Story Is Told In New Film
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 26, 2025 The woman did not officially receive her art degree until decades later. A Black woman from Georgia, who was denied her art degree decades ago, will finally get her story told on screen. In the 1970s, Gwendolyn Payton had plans to graduate from Mercer University with a Bachelor of […]