Trump–Epstein ‘Best Friends Forever’ statue removed from National Mall, raising concerns about free speech
A statue depicting President Donald Trump‘s friendship with convicted child trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, which was placed on the National Mall, was promptly removed by the U.S. National Park Service on Wednesday. A group called ” The Secret Handshake” erected the life-size statue of Trump and Epstein, titled “Best Friends Forever.” The creators hoped to bring attention […]
Congressional Black Caucus chair slams Trump ally Laura Loomer after racist attack against Jasmine Crockett
The Congressional Black Caucus vowed to push back against the racist attack of its member, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, after Laura Loomer, a conservative ally of President Donald Trump, called the Texas congresswoman “ghetto.” ”Stay tuned,” CBC Chairwoman Yvette D. Clarke told theGrio during a press conference on Wednesday with Black journalists on the sidelines of […]
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome baby no. 3, a girl named Rocki!
A$AP Rocky must have really known what he was talking about—baby number three has officially arrived, and it’s a girl. On Wednesday, September 24, Rihanna and the “Praise the Lord” rapper shared the exciting news in a pink-themed Instagram post, noting her arrival date as Saturday, September 13. The announcement featured a tender shot of […]
‘Dear, read a book’: Sherri Shepherd recalls ‘The View’ cohosts motivating her to start voting
Sherri Shepherd is opening up about the moment she realized the importance of voting, and the surprising influence her time on “The View” had on her civic engagement. On a recent episode of “The Jamie Kern Lima Show,” the Emmy-nominated talk show host, comedian, and actress revealed that she didn’t cast a ballot until joining […]
Maryland lawmakers vow to restore abandoned graveyard where over 200 Black boys are buried
An abandoned graveyard in Maryland filled with the unattended graves of more than 200 Black boys is finally being restored. On Tuesday, September 23, members of Maryland’s Legislative Black Caucus toured the site, which holds the remains of 230 boys who died while confined to the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children, a […]
‘Judge..That’s a good man,’: Yung Miami urges judge to release Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in new letter
Yung Miami is standing by Sean “Diddy” Combs ahead of his upcoming sentencing. The rapper, born Caresha Brownlee— one half of the hip-hop duo City Girls—wrote a letter of support for her former partner, who was convicted earlier this year on two felony counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. While Diddy was acquitted on […]
Trump’s touting of an unproven autism drug surprised many, including the doctor who proposed it
When President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would repurpose an old, generic drug as a new treatment for autism, it came as a surprise to many experts — including the physician who suggested the idea to the nation’s top health officials. Dr. Richard Frye told The Associated Press that he’d been talking with federal regulators about developing his own […]
For the first time in years, ‘SNL’ set to begin season without a Black woman in the cast
“Saturday Night Live”’s recent cast turnover has left the show without a Black woman in its cast, the 19th reported. On Friday, September 12, Ego Nwodim announced she was leaving the NBC sketch comedy series after seven seasons in a post on Instagram. “The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say […]
Haitian artist Guy Stanley Philoche’s ‘Higher Learning’ paints education as our greatest inheritance
At a moment when our stories, our books, and even our imaginations are being policed, Haitian-American artist Guy Stanley Philoche is painting a different kind of resistance—one rooted in education, legacy, and unapologetic dreaming. Debuting at the Atlanta Art Fair, Philoche’s new collection, “Higher Learning,” is a vibrant meditation on the power of knowledge and […]
Cardi B reveals the reason she can’t divorce Offset: ‘Y’all wanna know the tea?’
According to Cardi B, the reason she’s not yet divorced from Offset stems from his demands. Amid increased scrutiny around her personal life, the 32-year-old rapper went live on X Spaces on Monday, September 22, to further explain the circumstances surrounding her pending divorce from the 33-year-old Migos rapper. “The only reason why I’m still […]