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President Donald Trump called for the arrest of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, escalating political tensions as he attempts to send federal troops to Chicago amid continued immigration raids executed by federal agents, as well as accusations of crime and lawlessness in the Windy City. In
If there’s one thing the Black community knows how to do, it’s show up and offer prayers and beckon others to do the same when needed. Such was the case with Dolly Parton, the 79-year-old country singer who has, for as long as I can remember, been a fan favorite
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman October 8, 2025 The two “Spelhouse” alum tied their faith-based messages to modern-day political struggles. Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock and his fellow, Rev. Neichelle R. Guidry, brought the gospel and united HBCU love to Howard University’s campus. The faith leaders and “Spelhouse” alum preached at Howard’s Andrew
by Kandiss Edwards October 8, 2025 Dickerson plainly expressed he felt about Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance. Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson made a bold pronouncement to the 2026 Super Bowl headliner, Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. In an interview with TMZ,
A down-ballot race for New Orleans clerk of criminal court has turned contentious, as candidate Calvin Duncan, who spent three decades in prison before his conviction was vacated, faces attacks from Louisiana’s attorney general and the incumbent clerk over whether he was truly exonerated. Duncan, 62, taught himself law while
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 8, 2025 ‘One of my best decisions that I ever made in my life was to stop drinking.’ NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson says giving up alcohol was one of the “best decisions” he’s made in his life in an interview with CBS
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America installed the Rev. Yehiel Curry as its first Black presiding bishop Saturday, a landmark moment for the predominantly white denomination. “It hasn’t really hit me yet,” Curry told The Associated Press a week before his installation. “The fact that you’re a first.” Curry succeeds
A new exhibition of the work of Gordon Parks, a photographer renowned for documenting African American life, turns its focus on Parks’ exploration of Black religion and spirituality. “Although Gordon Parks’s personal religious beliefs vacillated across his lifetime, he applied a working knowledge of Black religious culture with a commitment
Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for air traffic controllers and airport security screeners warned the situation was likely to get worse. The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing issues at airports
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Somebody could, and probably will, write a whole dissertation on how people behave on social media, especially when it comes to Black cultural events. Now, before we dive in, let me
President Donald Trump called for the arrest of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, escalating political tensions as he attempts to send federal troops to Chicago amid continued immigration raids executed by federal agents, as well as accusations of crime and lawlessness in the Windy City. In
If there’s one thing the Black community knows how to do, it’s show up and offer prayers and beckon others to do the same when needed. Such was the case with Dolly Parton, the 79-year-old country singer who has, for as long as I can remember, been a fan favorite
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman October 8, 2025 The two “Spelhouse” alum tied their faith-based messages to modern-day political struggles. Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock and his fellow, Rev. Neichelle R. Guidry, brought the gospel and united HBCU love to Howard University’s campus. The faith leaders and “Spelhouse” alum preached at Howard’s Andrew
by Kandiss Edwards October 8, 2025 Dickerson plainly expressed he felt about Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance. Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson made a bold pronouncement to the 2026 Super Bowl headliner, Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. In an interview with TMZ,
A down-ballot race for New Orleans clerk of criminal court has turned contentious, as candidate Calvin Duncan, who spent three decades in prison before his conviction was vacated, faces attacks from Louisiana’s attorney general and the incumbent clerk over whether he was truly exonerated. Duncan, 62, taught himself law while
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton October 8, 2025 ‘One of my best decisions that I ever made in my life was to stop drinking.’ NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson says giving up alcohol was one of the “best decisions” he’s made in his life in an interview with CBS
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America installed the Rev. Yehiel Curry as its first Black presiding bishop Saturday, a landmark moment for the predominantly white denomination. “It hasn’t really hit me yet,” Curry told The Associated Press a week before his installation. “The fact that you’re a first.” Curry succeeds
A new exhibition of the work of Gordon Parks, a photographer renowned for documenting African American life, turns its focus on Parks’ exploration of Black religion and spirituality. “Although Gordon Parks’s personal religious beliefs vacillated across his lifetime, he applied a working knowledge of Black religious culture with a commitment
Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for air traffic controllers and airport security screeners warned the situation was likely to get worse. The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing issues at airports
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Somebody could, and probably will, write a whole dissertation on how people behave on social media, especially when it comes to Black cultural events. Now, before we dive in, let me