LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris was a surprise guest at the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team’s practice Tuesday, and her message was clear. “Bring back the gold,” Harris said. Harris — who flew to Las Vegas on Tuesday for campaign appearances — addressed the team briefly at

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, allowing patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk. American Rounds said their machines use an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify the

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton is scheduled deliver a eulogy for a Black man who died last month after being pinned to the ground by hotel security guards in Milwaukee, his office said Tuesday. The death of Dvontaye Mitchell has drawn comparisons to the murder of George Floyd,

In the past, a sturdy and reliable, centrally located, wall-mounted home telephone was the entire beginning and end of a family’s technology. Fast forward to today, with our homes that brim with household products like chargers that connect to cellphones, smartwatches, Bluetooth headphones, tablets and more. Luckily, there are other

Traveling the world is exhilarating. Visiting somewhere new is a great way to see interesting sights, try unique foods and have novel experiences. However, before you pack your bags, it’s essential to learn about lesser known travel laws. Landing in a foreign country in the wrong outfit or carrying the

In the past, a sturdy and reliable, centrally located, wall-mounted home telephone was the entire beginning and end of a family’s technology. Fast forward to today, with our homes that brim with household products like chargers that connect to cellphones, smartwatches, Bluetooth headphones, tablets and more. Luckily, there are other

Black Democrats and leaders are sticking beside President Joe Biden after more than a week of calls from some Congressional Democrats and media pundits for him to step aside as the party’s presidential nominee following his underwhelming June 27 debate with Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.  Biden’s support

Denzel Washington is ready for his Ancient Rome debut in a new trailer for “Gladiator II.”  The 69-year-old Oscar winner stars as Macrinus, a power broker who keeps a stable of gladiators, in the “Gladiator” sequel, which hits theaters on Nov. 22. “Gladiator II,” directed by Ridley Scott, “continues the

Shaboozey is officially the No. 1 artist in the country.  The singer’s country single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. The song, which interpolates J-Kwon’s 2004 hit “Tipsy,” is “the first song by Black male artist to simultaneously top the Hot

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Years ago, I received the first of many recurring phone calls from a high-level source buried deep inside a presidential campaign.   This was back when Donald Trump was just