NYC Is Finally Talking About ‘Deed Theft’ After It Ignored Black Homeowners For Decades And Pushed Them Out
Source: AndreyPopov / Getty New York City officials are finally moving to crack down on deed theft, with leaders like Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Councilman Chi Ossé pushing the issue into the spotlight, forcing a long-overdue conversation about how homeowners, especially Black homeowners, have been stripped of their property through fraud and legal manipulation. On […]
Cynthia Bailey reveals how Peter Thomas’ financial troubles changed her ‘RHOA’ wardrobe
Cynthia Bailey is pulling back the curtain on what it really costs to show up on a reality TV show when your finances aren’t cooperating. As theGrio previously reported, Peter Thomas was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison in December 2024 for tax evasion, and has since been released. Now Bailey is opening up […]
15 HBCUs unite in historic push for elite research status
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have always pushed the bounds of what society tried to claim was possible for Black communities. And this week, 15 institutions have continued that legacy with the launch of the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI). A collective of HBCUs across the country has come together to form AHRI, […]
These Twin Sisters Just Graduated No. 1 & No. 2 In Their Class And The Internet Loves Them
Source: Photo via CBS News Philadelphia / Tia and Jasmin Criss Congratulations are well deserved for twin sisters Tia and Jasmin Criss, seniors at Cheyney University, who are preparing to graduate as valedictorian and salutatorian, according to CBS News. “It’s sort of surreal,” said Tia Criss, who is three minutes older than her sister. “We […]
Thousands Expected To Attend May Day Protests Across US
Source: Anadolu / Getty Friday marks International Workers’ Day, or as it’s more commonly known, May Day. Building on the consistent No Kings Protests that have occurred throughout President Donald Trump’s second term, Friday’s May Day protests are set to take place across the U.S., with thousands expected to attend. NPR reports that “May Day […]
Fugees rapper Pras Michel reports to federal prison to begin 14-year sentence, vows to fight conviction
Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, founding member of the Fugees alongside Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, turned himself in Thursday to the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona to begin serving a 14-year prison sentence. As TheGrio previously reported, Michel was formally sentenced in November 2025 after a federal jury convicted him on 10 counts of money […]
TheGrio announces new partnership with BLK Bestsellers list to spotlight top books by Black authors
New York, NY — May 1, 2026— TheGrio, a leading digital media platform covering Black news, culture, and politics, today announced a new partnership with the BLK Bestsellers list, created by the Black Book Accelerator and compiled by the African American Literature Book Club (AALBC), to highlight the most popular books by Black authors and connect readers with […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Grilled By Congress As Iran War Drags On
Source: Graeme Sloan / Getty President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly said that the Iran war would be over within a matter of weeks at the start of the conflict. As the war approaches the 60-day mark, it’s clear that neither Trump nor Hegseth has a real plan to get the U.S. […]
Starz greenlights Black rodeo drama as it expands push for original content
Starz has officially greenlit a new drama series set in the world of Black rodeo, marking another step in the network’s strategy to produce and fully own more of its original programming, according to Deadline. The untitled series will be an eight-episode family drama set in Southeast Texas, where rodeo culture plays a central role […]
The many different eras of Beyoncé as told through her Met Gala looks
After ten years, Beyoncé’s Met Gala red carpet hiatus is finally coming to an end. On Monday, May 4, when Hollywood and pop culture’s biggest stars gather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for the 2026 Met Gala to celebrate this year’s newest exhibit, billed as a first of its kind […]