Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga, a key figure in African democracy efforts, dies at 80
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya and perennial presidential candidate whose populist campaigns challenged one-party rule, rattled authorities and gave him outsized influence on political life in the East African country, died Wednesday of a heart attack while traveling in India. He was 80. His death was confirmed by Devamatha Hospital in Kerala State, […]
Trump says he has commuted sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges. The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities […]
‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests follow in the footsteps of Black resistance and organizing
Millions of Americans are expected to march on city streets across the country today for “No Kings” mass demonstrations in protest of President Donald Trump‘s administration, which has been excoriated by critics as fascist and authoritarian. The planned marches also coincide with commemorations for the 30th anniversary of the Million Man March, and are in […]
Michael Jackson’s estate claims daughter Paris has received $65M since 2009
The fight over Michael Jackson’s multibillion-dollar estate has taken several twists and turns since the iconic singer’s passing nearly two decades ago. The latest comes from executors responding to claims made by his daughter, Paris Jackson. According to People, the estate’s executors, John Branca and John McClain, filed a response to Paris’ claims of “premium […]
Who is Marc Lamont Hill? The Philly-born scholar-activist behind today’s biggest conversations on culture and justice
Marc Lamont Hill has been all over the headlines recently. The 46-year-old professor and commentator became the focus of fresh debate after a tense podcast exchange about “tricky words” went viral last week. But Hill is no stranger to sparking complex conversations. For years, he has built a career around challenging conventional thought on race, […]
Philadelphia man charged in connection to disappearance of 23-year-old Kada Scott
More than a week after 23-year-old Kada Scott disappeared in Philadelphia, police have arrested a man they believe is connected to her disappearance, and to another kidnapping earlier this year that authorities say shows a troubling “pattern.” Per CNN, Keon King, 21, was taken into custody Tuesday night and charged with kidnapping, recklessly endangering another […]
How Kayla Nicole continues to cultivate a space for women and wellness
While the internet spins its narratives about her, Kayla Nicole has been busy writing her own. The 33-year-old TV personality and sports journalist recently sat down with theGrio to discuss her evolution from former on-camera host to multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, podcaster, and wellness advocate, and how she’s been expanding and generating buzz all through her growing […]
Judge Mathis checks Judge Joe Brown for calling his wife a ‘hoe’
The courtroom drama has officially spilled out of TV land and into real life, and Judge Greg Mathis isn’t letting it slide when it comes to defending his wife, Linda Reese Mathis. In a recent interview with The Art of Dialogue, the beloved TV judge addressed remarks made by fellow television jurist Judge Joe Brown, […]
Hakeem Jeffries slams ‘racist’ Republicans and Trump press secretary: ‘They’re ripping the sheets off!’:
U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, called out what he sees as the Republican Party’s racism and fueling of hatred and political violence. He also called out President Donald Trump‘s White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, calling the spokesperson “sick” and “out of control.” After a series of […]
‘Perfect murder’: Family of fishermen killed in U.S. airstrikes in the Caribbean speak out
After U.S. airstrikes in the Caribbean on suspected drug boats left more than two dozen people dead, including a young fisherman, his family is demanding answers. On Tuesday (Oct. 14), relatives of 26-year-old Chad Joseph said he was killed in an airstrike by the U.S. military along with another Trinidadian man, identified by some outlets […]