WNBA: Free Raven Johnson, Or At Least Protect Her
Source: Justin Casterline / Getty I watched the Raising GOATs video the WNBA released earlier this month that honored the future of the league and the younger generation of players poised to become the next generation of GOATs. The video was an important reminder of the strong talent the league has in its hands. It’s […]
‘Unwarranted and unwise’: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson gives conservatives justices a lashing over voting rights ruling
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is continuing to scold her conservative colleagues on the U.S. Supreme Court. Following the high court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Louisiana v. Callais, nearly a week later, the conservative majority made a ruling that sets the path for the state to halt its primary election — […]
Beyond Paper Promises: Reclaiming Our Safety From The Crisis Of Black Femicide
Source: FG Trade / Getty Black women are dying at the hands of people who are supposed to love them and keep them safe. I know this isn’t breaking news. Years of research has warned us about the patterns of intimate partner and familial violence that stalk us. It feels urgent to name this in […]
Supreme Court Justices Alito And Jackson Debate Voting Rights Decision
Last week, the Supreme Court finished gutting the Voting Rights Act in its ruling on Louisiana v. Callais. While there’s normally a 32-day period between when a ruling is announced and when it’s formally passed down, the Supreme Court ruled that redistricting can begin immediately, sparking a fierce back-and-forth between Justices Samuel Alito and Ketanji […]
‘It’s Just Amazing!’: Visitors Rave About The Obama Presidential Center
Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty The Obama Presidential Center is just a month away from opening its doors on June 19, and visitors who’ve had an exclusive early preview of the new global hub are already blown away. According to ABC 7 Chicago, an invite-only tour for early supporters and donors took place on April […]
Trump’s Approval Ratings Continue To Fall On Every Issue, According To Latest Round Of Polls
Source: KENT NISHIMURA / Getty If MAGA supporters thought the security breach at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was going to result in some surge of popularity for President Donald Trump the way the assassination attempt that unlocked his ear-regeneration mutant power did, they’re going to be disappointed once they see the latest round of polls […]
Justin Pearson Is Fighting For Environmental Justice And Community In Memphis
✕ Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson gained national recognition in 2023 as part of the “Tennessee Three” who were expelled from the state House after protesting gun violence in the chamber. In the years since, Pearson has remained steadfast in his efforts to address gun violence, environmental racism, and ICE’s draconian mass deportation campaign. Last […]
Iran Threatens Retaliation Against Any Ships Passing Through Strait Of Hormuz
Source: AMIRHOSSEIN KHORGOOEI / Getty As we pass the 60-day mark of the war in Iran, it’s become abundantly clear that this is not going to end anytime soon. One of the focal points of the conflict has been the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world’s oil and fertilizer supply passes. President […]
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky arrive fashionably late and fully in style at the Met Gala
Rihanna did it again. The mom of three and her partner A$AP Rocky made their entrance at the 2026 Met Gala on May 4, arriving late as always and making sure every second of the wait was earned. As theGrio previously reported, Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy at last year’s Met Gala, later welcoming daughter […]
Ahead of Met Gala, Taraji P. Henson questioned celebrities attending Jeff Bezos-backed event
Taraji P. Henson has sparked fresh debate online after criticizing celebrities who planned to attend Monday night’s 2026 Met Gala, questioning the event’s association with billionaire Jeff Bezos. The backlash began after social media commentator Meredith Lynch posted a video on May 1 urging celebrities to reconsider attending the high-profile fundraiser, citing Bezos’ involvement as […]