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We often talk about giving people their flowers while they are still alive to smell them, but during the 2025 VMAs, Busta Rhymes reminded us how important it is give them their flowers even after they have passed. While accepting MTIV’s first-ever “Rock the Bells Visionary Award,” the rapper took
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 8, 2025 The WNBA all-star continues to put her money toward elevating women’s sports. Angel Reese is the latest investor in TOGETHXR, the media and e-commerce company founded by her peers in women’s sports. Reese will join the ownership cohort comprised of sports legends such as
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 8, 2025 The wine is the latest pour from her collaboration with Seven Daughters Moscato. Taraji P. Henson is all about creating her own brand empire. The renowned actress has revealed her new era in the wine industry, debuting a sweet red blend in her latest
by Sharelle B. McNair September 8, 2025 Berry, her menopause advocacy company Respin Health, and supplement company Perelel Health, spearheaded a campaign, “Turn Up The Heat,” in effort for Newsom to sign AB 432, pushing for a requirement that health plans cover menopause-related treatments. Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry has
by Kandiss Edwards September 8, 2025 Baltimore Collegiate scholars were met with handshakes from men across the city to welcome them back to school. On the first day of school, boys at Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys received more than a simple “welcome back.” The young scholars were met with
by Jameelah Mullen September 8, 2025 According to the American Cancer Society, Black women face significantly higher death rates and lower survival rates compared to white women. Research shows that Black women tend to have the highest death rates of any racial or ethnic group for most cancers. Last year,
A reporter tried to exclude Ayo Edebiri from answering a question about the “politically correct era” in Hollywood, but she stepped in and responded anyway. During a press junket at the Venice Film Festival for the new Luca Guadagnino film, “After the Hunt,” in which she co-stars with Julia Roberts
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Marshall Hatch urged congregants of a prominent Black church on Chicago’s West Side to carry identification, stay connected to family and protest as the city readied for an expected federal intervention. “You need to start telling people about your whereabouts, so you don’t disappear,” Hatch said
At his enshrinement speech for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Carmelo Anthony recounted his basketball journey, acknowledged his parents and siblings, and his Puerto Rican heritage. He also took the opportunity to speak directly to his children, who were sitting in the audience. “Your father isn’t perfect, but
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is not going to war in Chicago after seemingly threatening to send his newly renamed Department of War to the majority Black and brown city in a Truth Social post over the weekend. TheGrio was on the ground at the White House
We often talk about giving people their flowers while they are still alive to smell them, but during the 2025 VMAs, Busta Rhymes reminded us how important it is give them their flowers even after they have passed. While accepting MTIV’s first-ever “Rock the Bells Visionary Award,” the rapper took
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 8, 2025 The WNBA all-star continues to put her money toward elevating women’s sports. Angel Reese is the latest investor in TOGETHXR, the media and e-commerce company founded by her peers in women’s sports. Reese will join the ownership cohort comprised of sports legends such as
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 8, 2025 The wine is the latest pour from her collaboration with Seven Daughters Moscato. Taraji P. Henson is all about creating her own brand empire. The renowned actress has revealed her new era in the wine industry, debuting a sweet red blend in her latest
by Sharelle B. McNair September 8, 2025 Berry, her menopause advocacy company Respin Health, and supplement company Perelel Health, spearheaded a campaign, “Turn Up The Heat,” in effort for Newsom to sign AB 432, pushing for a requirement that health plans cover menopause-related treatments. Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry has
by Kandiss Edwards September 8, 2025 Baltimore Collegiate scholars were met with handshakes from men across the city to welcome them back to school. On the first day of school, boys at Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys received more than a simple “welcome back.” The young scholars were met with
by Jameelah Mullen September 8, 2025 According to the American Cancer Society, Black women face significantly higher death rates and lower survival rates compared to white women. Research shows that Black women tend to have the highest death rates of any racial or ethnic group for most cancers. Last year,
A reporter tried to exclude Ayo Edebiri from answering a question about the “politically correct era” in Hollywood, but she stepped in and responded anyway. During a press junket at the Venice Film Festival for the new Luca Guadagnino film, “After the Hunt,” in which she co-stars with Julia Roberts
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Marshall Hatch urged congregants of a prominent Black church on Chicago’s West Side to carry identification, stay connected to family and protest as the city readied for an expected federal intervention. “You need to start telling people about your whereabouts, so you don’t disappear,” Hatch said
At his enshrinement speech for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Carmelo Anthony recounted his basketball journey, acknowledged his parents and siblings, and his Puerto Rican heritage. He also took the opportunity to speak directly to his children, who were sitting in the audience. “Your father isn’t perfect, but
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is not going to war in Chicago after seemingly threatening to send his newly renamed Department of War to the majority Black and brown city in a Truth Social post over the weekend. TheGrio was on the ground at the White House