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President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago sent ripples through America’s third-largest city as many residents defended their home against Trump’s escalating rhetoric toward its violent crime, including claims it is a “killing field.” The threat of federal troops stirred a mix of fear, frustration and defiance for residents as they pointed
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook will sue President Donald Trump’s administration to try to prevent him from firing her, her lawyer said Tuesday. The announcement makes it more likely that a high-stakes legal battle will ensue that will probably end up at the Supreme Court, and could redefine the limits of the president’s
Issa Rae is back with a new book that gives a candid look at some of the lessons she’s learned thus far in her career in Hollywood. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 40-year-old writer and producer released “I Should Be Smarter By Now,” a collection of six essays chronicling her
During a three-hour-long Cabinet meeting before the White House press pool on Tuesday, President Donald Trump gabbed about a flurry of topics, railing against Democrats about crime in inner cities, among other policy issues. Touting his declared crime emergency response in Washington, D.C., and his threat to send the National
Snoop Dogg was shocked to see LGBTQ representation in Pixar’s children’s film “Lightyear.” However, media personality and LGBTQ advocate TS Madision recently questioned the root of the rapper’s strong reaction. “Snoop Dogg has historically been an advocate against censoring, and his fame is based on expression,” Madison told TMZ hosts
Actress Alix Lapri has been arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia. The 28-year-old “Power” star, whose real name is Alexus Lapri Geier, was booked on charges of third-degree cruelty to children and disorderly conduct on Monday, Aug. 18, NBC News reported, citing the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. She was released the following
Lil Nas X is thinking positively after his recent encounter with the law. On Tuesday, the rapper broke his silence via Instagram stories, offering fans a bit of reassurance. “Your girl is gonna be okay, boo. Okay? Sh**’s gonna be all right,” he said in the video. “Sh**’s gonna be
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Social media timelines are a lot like middle school hallways: loud, messy, and always looking for the next person to whisper about. This week, the name on everyone’s lips was North
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 26, 2025 Attorney John Bey brings nearly 20 years of experience to his new presidential role. A Black attorney from Atlanta will now lead the American Association for Justice, the largest organization for plaintiff lawyers. John Bey is officially the President-Elect of the association, bringing almost
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 26, 2025 Watson, who was 464 pounds before being signed as a free agent, did not lose enough weight to make the team Desmond Watson, who was the heaviest player in NFL history, may have just participated in his last bit of league action after the
President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago sent ripples through America’s third-largest city as many residents defended their home against Trump’s escalating rhetoric toward its violent crime, including claims it is a “killing field.” The threat of federal troops stirred a mix of fear, frustration and defiance for residents as they pointed
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook will sue President Donald Trump’s administration to try to prevent him from firing her, her lawyer said Tuesday. The announcement makes it more likely that a high-stakes legal battle will ensue that will probably end up at the Supreme Court, and could redefine the limits of the president’s
Issa Rae is back with a new book that gives a candid look at some of the lessons she’s learned thus far in her career in Hollywood. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 40-year-old writer and producer released “I Should Be Smarter By Now,” a collection of six essays chronicling her
During a three-hour-long Cabinet meeting before the White House press pool on Tuesday, President Donald Trump gabbed about a flurry of topics, railing against Democrats about crime in inner cities, among other policy issues. Touting his declared crime emergency response in Washington, D.C., and his threat to send the National
Snoop Dogg was shocked to see LGBTQ representation in Pixar’s children’s film “Lightyear.” However, media personality and LGBTQ advocate TS Madision recently questioned the root of the rapper’s strong reaction. “Snoop Dogg has historically been an advocate against censoring, and his fame is based on expression,” Madison told TMZ hosts
Actress Alix Lapri has been arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia. The 28-year-old “Power” star, whose real name is Alexus Lapri Geier, was booked on charges of third-degree cruelty to children and disorderly conduct on Monday, Aug. 18, NBC News reported, citing the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. She was released the following
Lil Nas X is thinking positively after his recent encounter with the law. On Tuesday, the rapper broke his silence via Instagram stories, offering fans a bit of reassurance. “Your girl is gonna be okay, boo. Okay? Sh**’s gonna be all right,” he said in the video. “Sh**’s gonna be
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Social media timelines are a lot like middle school hallways: loud, messy, and always looking for the next person to whisper about. This week, the name on everyone’s lips was North
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 26, 2025 Attorney John Bey brings nearly 20 years of experience to his new presidential role. A Black attorney from Atlanta will now lead the American Association for Justice, the largest organization for plaintiff lawyers. John Bey is officially the President-Elect of the association, bringing almost
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 26, 2025 Watson, who was 464 pounds before being signed as a free agent, did not lose enough weight to make the team Desmond Watson, who was the heaviest player in NFL history, may have just participated in his last bit of league action after the