Misty Copeland’s next act is opening doors for the next generation of dancers
One of the many initiatives Misty Copeland has pursued since retiring from professional ballet in 2025 is ensuring other dancers like her get their shot. On Wednesday (Apr. 29), the Misty Copeland Foundation will host its inaugural Spring Benefit at The Pool + The Grill in New York to celebrate the 43-year-old trailblazing ballerina’s legacy […]
Why Allyson Felix’s comeback to track & field is bigger than you think
When Allyson Felix stepped away from track and field in 2022, she ended her career as the most decorated Olympian in women’s track and field history. Her 11 medals are tops among competitors, and her seven Olympic golds range from the U.S.’s dominance in relay races to her triumph in the 200 meters at the […]
Why did Trump lose it during interview over WHCD suspect calling him ‘rapist’ and ‘pedophile’?
President Donald Trump was extremely peeved when confronted with perceived statements about him in a manifesto written by the suspect charged in Saturday’s shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “Anger is a way to overcompensate, and also it’s a way to distract from the real issues,” Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright tells theGrio. During […]
‘We’d Rather Go To Jail Than War’: Black Gen Z Rejects The Call To Fight In Iran
✕ As the United States and Israel continue to be embroiled in a conflict with Iran, a different kind of response is taking shape across Black social media and college campuses. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and in conversations at schools like Howard University, Black Gen Z isn’t just reacting to the conflict; they’re […]
7 Takeaways From Donald Trump’s ’60 Minutes’ Interviews
Source: KEN CEDENO / Getty The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25 was meant to celebrate the First Amendment and freedom of the press, bringing together political leaders, journalists, and celebrities in Washington, D.C. Instead, the evening was disrupted by a shocking security breach involving an armed suspect identified as Cole Tomas Allen. […]
Man pleads guilty to role in 2002 Jam Master Jay killing, but questions remain about the case
Nearly twenty-five years after the murder of Run-DMC legend Jam Master Jay, one man has admitted to his role in the crime. 52-year-old Jay Bryant pleaded guilty on Monday to a federal murder charge, telling a federal magistrate that he helped other individuals enter a building so they could ambush the DJ behind hit songs […]
Supreme Court allows Texas GOP-favored map to stand before November elections
The Supreme Court of the United States has formally reinstated a controversial Texas congressional voting map, a decision that could significantly shape the balance of power ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In a ruling issued on April 27, as reported by Reuters, the court upheld a redistricting plan backed by Donald Trump and approved […]
Trump Freaks Out Over Allegedly Being Called A Pedophile By White House Correspondents Dinner Attacker
Source: Xinhua News Agency / Getty On Saturday night, a suspected gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents Dinner, which was attended for the first time by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and a number of Trump’s Cabinet members. No one was seriously injured in the attack, and the alleged gunman, identified as […]
Why Black women are rallying behind Megan Thee Stallion—and it has nothing to do with Klay Thompson
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. When Megan Thee Stallion announced her breakup from Klay Thompson over the weekend, Black women across social media didn’t just send their condolences; they rallied. They picked up their virtual pitchforks, hit the digital streets, […]
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe makes history with record-breaking sub-two-hour marathon
Kenyan long-distance runner Sabastian Sawe has defended his historic sub-two-hour marathon performance, saying a strict anti-doping testing program was key to proving he competed clean, according to the Associated Press. Sawe, 29, made headlines after winning the London Marathon on April 26 in 1:59:30, becoming the first athlete to officially break the two-hour barrier in […]