Man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death 127 times sentenced to life without parole
A Massachusetts man was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the grisly 2021 murder of his ex-girlfriend. 48-year-old Bruce Maiben was convicted of first-degree murder earlier this month after stabbing 40-year-old Sherell Pringle 127 times, according to Boston25News. “This verdict and subsequent sentence will ensure that the defendant will be held accountable for […]
After Latest WNBA Salary Proposal, Players Are Not Really Feeling It
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton November 21, 2025 With a little more than a week left in the collective bargaining agreement, the players are seeking a bigger percentage of the league’s revenue After reports of the WNBA’s latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA) proposal increased substantially, players reportedly are not moved by the offer, with a little […]
Thousands Of Unpaid Air Traffic Controllers During Shutdown Left Out Of Trump’s ‘Perfect Attendance’ Bonus
by Jeroslyn JoVonn November 21, 2025 Thousands of air traffic controllers who worked without pay during the government shutdown are being excluded from Trump’s “perfect attendance” bonus. Thousands of air traffic controllers who worked without pay during the government shutdown are speaking out after being excluded from Trump’s $10,000 “perfect attendance” bonus. On Nov. 20, […]
Rep. Ayanna Pressley unveils new bill aimed to combat bias in home valuations
After witnessing story after story of Black and Brown homeowners having to adjust their entire lives to obtain the proper value for their homes, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) is taking action. On Friday (Nov. 21), one day before National Housing Day, Pressley introduced the Appraisal Modernization Act, aiming to ensure equity and eliminate biases against […]
‘My father’s passing will not be in vain’: D’Angelo estate launches pancreatic cancer fund
In the weeks since D’Angelo’s passing, fans and loved ones have been grappling with the loss of one of music’s most enigmatic voices. Now, the late artist’s estate is channeling that grief into purpose. This week, the family announced the launch of the D’Angelo Estate Pancreatic Cancer Fund, a new philanthropic initiative created in partnership […]
Wale opens up like never before on ‘everything is a lot’ — will the culture slow down long enough to hear him?
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. One day, rapper/artist Wale’s career, catalog and legacy truly needs to be explored. Quite honestly—until now—I have found the human being to be more interesting than his catalog—more on this later. Despite that last […]
In ‘High Horse,’ Tina Knowles recalls racist incident at the Kentucky Derby: ‘Just blatant’
The Kentucky Derby — the glamorous, tradition-soaked crown jewel of American horse racing, which arrives annually in May — has always carried a complicated Black legacy. Black jockeys dominated its earliest years, winning 15 of the first 28 races before racism pushed them out of the sport. Today, the Kentucky Derby is best known for […]
Wendy and Eddie Osefo deny prosecutors’ claims of the couple using 40 aliases
It looks like Wendy Osefo, who proudly touted her multiple degrees on “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” allegedly used multiple aliases in her ongoing fraud case. This week, prosecutors submitted a request seeking additional financial records from Wendy and her husband, Eddie. In defending their request, Carroll County prosecutors claim that the “RHOP” couple used […]
New York Jets player Kris Boyd’s shooting allegedly sparked by taunts about his style
The “chaotic” scene outside of a New York hotspot over the weekend that left NFL player Kris Boyd suffering from a critical bullet wound may have been sparked by an argument about his style. On Thursday, Nov. 20, during a press conference, the NYPD shared more details about what led up to the wild brawl […]
Officer acquitted in death of Ta’Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting
An Ohio officer who shot and killed a pregnant Black mother in a supermarket parking lot after she was accused of shoplifting has been acquitted of all charges, including murder. Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb could have faced up to life in prison. The Blendon Township police officer had pleaded not guilty to murder, involuntary […]