Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I got pretty lucky in the “Dad” game. My father has been as good and solid of a model parent as I could ask for. I don’t remember actively

by Kandiss Edwards June 15, 2025 Many respondents had similar sentiment: The American Dream never existed and Black Americans need to build their own dream. America is rolling back the progress Black people have diligently fought for. In anticipation of Juneteenth, the day the final enslaved people were freed, two

The relationship between Black boys and their fathers can be just as sacred as it can be complicated. Author Tony Weaver Jr. dives into the beauty of that complexity in his graphic memoir, “Weirdo,” which he describes as “the nerdy kids’ instruction manual for self-love and self-confidence.”   In addition to

by Ahsan Washington June 15, 2025 These shops are crafting tasty, ice cream goodness. Summer is a perfect excuse to check out some amazing Black-owned ice cream spots. These shops are crafting tasty, ice cream goodness, keeping culture alive and building community with every scoop. BLACK ENTERPRISE has curated eight

by Daniel Johnson June 15, 2025 Today, on the cusp of another celebration of Father’s Day, the organization continues to envision a future where Black fathers are celebrated. Ryan Jor El, a Charlotte-based professional wardrobe consultant, author, speaker, and event host, founded Black Fathers Rock! (BFR) in 2017. Inspired by

by Daniel Johnson June 14, 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. joined the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity in 1952 while attending Boston University. A little-known chapter of Martin Luther King Jr.’s story will come to light on June 18 with the unveiling of a plaque commemorating his decision to join the

by Daniel Johnson June 14, 2025 Organizers say that more than 2,000 protests will occur in all 50 states. Timed with Donald Trump’s planned military parade in Washington, D.C., thousands are set to take part in “No Kings Day of Defiance” protests across the country—denouncing both the spectacle and what

by Kandiss Edwards June 14, 2025 The goal is to drown out coverage of Trump’s military display in favor of honoring the previous leader. Protestors of the Trump military parade want to move Barack Obama Day to the news forefront on June 14. This year the date conspicuously lines up

by Daniel Johnson June 14, 2025 In 2024, the department reportedly also faced scrutiny for its use of non-lethal force on Black residents of Tulsa. Kemonte Hampton, a Tulsa County resident who was struck by a police cruiser while officers attempted to detain him for allegedly jaywalking and obstructing an

by Kandiss Edwards June 14, 2025 Media mogul Byron Allen accused the fast-food chain of ‘racial stereotyping’ by excluding Black-owned media from much of its advertising budget. On June 13, just days ahead of trial, McDonald’s settled its lawsuit with Byron Allen for an undisclosed amount. Allen had sued the