Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes was named as the chief of police in Seattle on Friday, five days after he was thrust into the national spotlight because of a shooting at a religious school in Wisconsin that killed a teacher and student. Barnes’ departure comes as Madison police are still in the

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. One of the biggest surprises in the whole Kendrick Lamar versus Drake beef was Drake filing petitions in both New York and Texas in reference to Lamar’s song “Not

Expedia released this year’s Holiday Travel Outlook in time for the busy travel season. The report highlights Friday, Dec. 20, through Sunday, Dec. 22, as the busiest and most expensive travel days before Christmas. Thursday, Dec. 26, will yield the busiest crowds following the holiday. Frequent holiday travelers know which dates to

As TikTok users countdown to what may be their final days with the app, content creators like Keith Lee are reflecting on the impact the social media platform has had on their lives. For Lee, the virality of his food reviews changed not only his life but also the lives

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ holiday plans look very different this year. The Bad Boy mogul, who is currently preparing for trial at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, will remain in jail through the holidays.  “[Diddy] is doing fine,” says a jail employee reportedly told People magazine. “Nobody wants to be here.”  Though

Tyler Perry’s highly anticipated World War II drama “The Six Triple Eight,” starring Kerry Washington (who also executive produces), Oprah Winfrey and Ebony Obsidian, has officially hit Netflix. The film, which follows the story of the largest all-Black woman unit in the U.S. military to serve during World War II,

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City mayor’s former chief adviser, her son and two real estate investors were indicted Thursday on bribery and conspiracy charges that came as the mayor himself fights a separate corruption case. Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who until recently was one of the most powerful people

A debate over the debt ceiling is at the center of a dispute over funding that is pushing Washington to the brink of a federal government shutdown. President-elect Donald Trump has demanded that a provision raising or suspending the nation’s debt limit — something that his own party routinely resists

NEW YORK (AP) — Who works harder than Questlove? The Academy Award winner has teamed up with Emmy winner Oz Rodriguez and NBC for a new film, “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” celebrating 50 years of the program and spotlighting its memorable live music performances. The three-hour special will feature sketches,

Christmas has always been a season of joy, generosity, and togetherness in our family. However, amidst the excitement of gifts and decorations, I’ve noticed how easy it is for the deeper meaning of the holiday to get overshadowed, especially for children. Over the years, we’ve embraced various traditions and seen