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New York, NY — May 1, 2026— TheGrio, a leading digital media platform covering Black news, culture, and politics, today announced a new partnership with the BLK Bestsellers list, created by the Black Book Accelerator and compiled by the African American Literature Book Club (AALBC), to highlight the most popular books by Black
Source: Graeme Sloan / Getty President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly said that the Iran war would be over within a matter of weeks at the start of the conflict. As the war approaches the 60-day mark, it’s clear that neither Trump nor Hegseth has a real
Starz has officially greenlit a new drama series set in the world of Black rodeo, marking another step in the network’s strategy to produce and fully own more of its original programming, according to Deadline. The untitled series will be an eight-episode family drama set in Southeast Texas, where rodeo
After ten years, Beyoncé’s Met Gala red carpet hiatus is finally coming to an end. On Monday, May 4, when Hollywood and pop culture’s biggest stars gather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for the 2026 Met Gala to celebrate this year’s newest exhibit, billed as
Source: Theo Wargo / Getty President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Dr. Casey Means, his pick for surgeon general, whose confirmation was stalled after congressional Democrats and some Republicans opposed her due to her views on vaccines, her lack of medical experience, the fact that she’s not a practicing
LeBron James is still not done playing basketball, but he already knows exactly what retirement looks like. As TheGrio previously reported, LeBron got emotional during what could be his final game in Cleveland earlier this year, and the question of his retirement plans has been building all season. Now, in
Victor Wembanyama is embracing both his performance and his emotions as the San Antonio Spurs push deeper into the 2026 NBA playoffs. The 7-foot French star drew attention not just for his on-court dominance, but for openly showing emotion during key moments in the Spurs’ first postseason run since 2019.
During a recent trip to his hometown of New York City, Damon Wayans Sr. was craving a slice of pizza, and it’s customary never to leave the tri-state area without indulging in the city’s iconic food staple. But Wayans, who has been living with Type 2 diabetes since 2008, couldn’t
At the heart of the U.S. Supreme Court’s stunning ruling that gutted a key component of the Voting Rights Act is a fundamental benchmark that Black Americans have had to wrestle with for centuries: prove that the racism they’re experiencing is real. “Here we are once again, with the Supreme
The family of a Michigan State University student from Maryland is seeking answers after he was shot and killed by police responding to a non-fatal stabbing. On the evening of April 15, East Lansing Police Department officers responded to a reported theft at a business near the Lake Lansing and
New York, NY — May 1, 2026— TheGrio, a leading digital media platform covering Black news, culture, and politics, today announced a new partnership with the BLK Bestsellers list, created by the Black Book Accelerator and compiled by the African American Literature Book Club (AALBC), to highlight the most popular books by Black
Source: Graeme Sloan / Getty President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly said that the Iran war would be over within a matter of weeks at the start of the conflict. As the war approaches the 60-day mark, it’s clear that neither Trump nor Hegseth has a real
Starz has officially greenlit a new drama series set in the world of Black rodeo, marking another step in the network’s strategy to produce and fully own more of its original programming, according to Deadline. The untitled series will be an eight-episode family drama set in Southeast Texas, where rodeo
After ten years, Beyoncé’s Met Gala red carpet hiatus is finally coming to an end. On Monday, May 4, when Hollywood and pop culture’s biggest stars gather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for the 2026 Met Gala to celebrate this year’s newest exhibit, billed as
Source: Theo Wargo / Getty President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Dr. Casey Means, his pick for surgeon general, whose confirmation was stalled after congressional Democrats and some Republicans opposed her due to her views on vaccines, her lack of medical experience, the fact that she’s not a practicing
LeBron James is still not done playing basketball, but he already knows exactly what retirement looks like. As TheGrio previously reported, LeBron got emotional during what could be his final game in Cleveland earlier this year, and the question of his retirement plans has been building all season. Now, in
Victor Wembanyama is embracing both his performance and his emotions as the San Antonio Spurs push deeper into the 2026 NBA playoffs. The 7-foot French star drew attention not just for his on-court dominance, but for openly showing emotion during key moments in the Spurs’ first postseason run since 2019.
During a recent trip to his hometown of New York City, Damon Wayans Sr. was craving a slice of pizza, and it’s customary never to leave the tri-state area without indulging in the city’s iconic food staple. But Wayans, who has been living with Type 2 diabetes since 2008, couldn’t
At the heart of the U.S. Supreme Court’s stunning ruling that gutted a key component of the Voting Rights Act is a fundamental benchmark that Black Americans have had to wrestle with for centuries: prove that the racism they’re experiencing is real. “Here we are once again, with the Supreme
The family of a Michigan State University student from Maryland is seeking answers after he was shot and killed by police responding to a non-fatal stabbing. On the evening of April 15, East Lansing Police Department officers responded to a reported theft at a business near the Lake Lansing and