‘You gotta keep that thang you,’: Tyriq Withers reveals he carried a bible on set of ‘HIM’
Tyriq Withers made sure he wasn’t stepping on the set of Jordan Peele’s “HIM” unprotected. But instead of sage or crystals, the rising star revealed that while filming the chilling psychological horror film, he always kept one essential item nearby: a bible. “You gotta always keep it on you,” Withers told theGrio. “Keep it in […]
Mara Brock Akil on 25 years of ‘Girlfriends’: ‘We did something incredible’
It’s been 25 years since “Girlfriends” first hit the airwaves, and Mara Brock Akil, the visionary creator behind the groundbreaking sitcom, is making sure the celebration lasts all year long. The beloved series, which premiered on UPN on September 11, 2000, changed the television landscape by centering Black women’s friendships, careers, and love lives in […]
Noah Lyles wins his fourth 200-meter world title. Jefferson-Wooden completes a sprint sweep
There were no stare-downs, shoves or heated words after this win for Noah Lyles. Just four fingers thrust into the air when he crossed the finish line — one for each time he’s won the world title in his favorite race, the 200 meters. Lyles pulled ahead of his American rival Kenny Bednarek heading into […]