Here’s why Black farmers likely won’t see benefits of Trump’s $12B farmers relief
The Trump administration announced on Monday that American farmers will receive $12 billion in relief aid as they struggle to keep their farms afloat amid rising costs and a decline in markets. The one-time payment is intended to provide farmers with a much-needed economic boost as the markets endure the effects of President Donald Trump’s […]
Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote
Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday calling for a statewide referendum on a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump as part of his quest to hold on to a slim Republican majority in next year’s elections. Organizers of the petition drive said they turned in more than 300,000 signatures to the secretary […]
Jasmine Crockett’s US Senate opponent urges supporters to give her ‘utmost respect’
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett shook up the Democratic field in Texas on Monday after she launched her historic campaign for U.S. Senate. After making waves in headlines and on social media timelines with her campaign launch, her Democratic primary opponent, Texas State Rep. James Talarico, reacted to the news in a video message. “I want […]
Playwright Jeremy O. Harris released from Japanese police custody
Jeremy O. Harris has been released from Japanese custody. A representative from the Tomishiro Police Station in Okinawa’s Tomigusuku City told the New York Times that the Tony-nominated playwright was released on Dec. 8 after spending three weeks in police custody. As previously reported by theGrio, Harris was arrested on Nov. 16 at Naha Airport in […]
Metro Atlanta Mother Defends Video Of Son Body Slamming A Female Classmate
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 9, 2025 The mother says the girl hit her son multiple times before he retaliated. The mother of a middle schooler in Metro Atlanta is speaking out after a video revealed her son body slamming a female classmate. The video shows the student at Snellville Middle School seemingly flipping the girl […]
Father rescued from New Jersey Thanksgiving Day house fire dies
During a season of family gatherings and festivities, one family in Orange, New Jersey, is left grieving after tragedy struck on Thanksgiving Day. After his daughters Frantzia Fleury and Pojanee “PJ” Fleury lost their lives trying to rescue him from their burning home, Frantz Fleury died on Dec. 9. “It is with a heavy heart […]
As The ‘Quarter Zip’ Gains Popularity, Chicagoans Debate Trend’s Impact On Black Men
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 9, 2025 The trend has grown in popularity as it becomes the male youth fashion staple of the moment. The quarter-zip sweater has grown in popularity since the trend took off on social media. Black men and male youth have caught onto the fashion wave by posting about their own “quarter […]
Bout It! Black Woman Road Trips To Confront A Troll For Racist TikTok Comments
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 9, 2025 The woman had the man recite her provided, pre-written apology over his racist comments. One Black woman documented her journey to confront a man for his racist moments in a now-viral TikTok. The content creator, whose account name is @davillainumade, posted the video of her taking a three-hour road […]
‘Anime got me through’: Kai Cenat opens up about mental health during his big night at the Streamer Awards
Kai Cenat walked into the 2025 Streamer Awards with five nominations and walked out with four wins, but it was his vulnerability, not his trophy count, that defined the night. The 23-year-old creator, who collected honors including Best Marathon Stream and Best Just Chatting Streamer, used his acceptance speech for Best Streamed Collab to talk […]
Amazon Deads Data Center Proposal Citing Lack Of Interest
by Sharelle B. McNair December 9, 2025 Pima County Supervisor Matt Heinz and Tucson City Councilman Paul Cunningham said multiple sources highlighted the possibility of seven or eight potential end-user tenants. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has dumped plans to be part of the Project Blue data center in Tucson, Arizona, citing a lack of continued […]