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Following President Joe Biden’s 50-minute press conference Thursday night, where he fielded a range of questions from the White House press corps on foreign policy and national security concerns, Black Democrats say they’re committed to supporting Biden’s reelection campaign. “I am all in. I’m riding with Biden no matter what
A Black man in Detroit is suing a local hotel after he claims he only received a job interview after reapplying for a position, having changed his name to sound more white. Dwight Jackson filed a lawsuit against the Shinola Hotel on July 3, claiming he was denied a job
Over 60 years after her death, Zora Neale Hurston’s writing still astounds — and soon, lovers of her work will have a new offering from the acclaimed Harlem Renaissance author. Per People magazine, “The Life of Herod the Great,” a posthumously published novel by Hurston recovered after her death, will
Aldis Hodge couldn’t be more thrilled about his newest role. The 37-year-old actor will star as Washington, D.C., homicide detective and forensic psychologist Alex Cross in Prime Video’s upcoming series “Cross.” Hodge not only stars in the project, but also produces it, working closely with creator Ben Watkins to develop
When Serena Williams stepped onto the red carpet of the ESPY Awards in a sleek black and gold Armani gown and a shoulder-grazing wavy blonde bob that matched the gown’s sparkling décolletage, Black women were ready with their critiques. “Yes, she got the assignment right!” wrote one commenter in response
Anthony Mackie is once again ready to save the world in the new trailer for “Captain America: Brave New World.” The 45-year-old actor stars as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America following Chris Evans’ departure, in a teaser trailer that Marvel Studios released on Friday. Mackie appears alongside Harrison Ford,
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There was a time when the pairing of rapper Common and producer Pete Rock would easily be my most anticipated album of any year. Common, the Chicago rapper turned
The data of nearly all customers of the telecommunications giant AT&T was downloaded to a third-party platform in a 2022 security breach, the company said Friday, as cyberattacks against businesses, schools and health systems continue to spread globally. The breach hit customers of AT&T’s cellular customers, customers of mobile virtual network operators using AT&T’s wireless
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Robert Smith is the billionaire who gave the 2019 commencement speech at Morehouse and announced that he was paying off all student loan debt for the entire graduating class.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Library of Congress has awarded a lifetime achievement prize to James McBride, whose acclaimed novels include “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store,” “Deacon King Kong” and “The Good Lord Bird.” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced Thursday that McBride, whose story lines have ranged from
Following President Joe Biden’s 50-minute press conference Thursday night, where he fielded a range of questions from the White House press corps on foreign policy and national security concerns, Black Democrats say they’re committed to supporting Biden’s reelection campaign. “I am all in. I’m riding with Biden no matter what
A Black man in Detroit is suing a local hotel after he claims he only received a job interview after reapplying for a position, having changed his name to sound more white. Dwight Jackson filed a lawsuit against the Shinola Hotel on July 3, claiming he was denied a job
Over 60 years after her death, Zora Neale Hurston’s writing still astounds — and soon, lovers of her work will have a new offering from the acclaimed Harlem Renaissance author. Per People magazine, “The Life of Herod the Great,” a posthumously published novel by Hurston recovered after her death, will
Aldis Hodge couldn’t be more thrilled about his newest role. The 37-year-old actor will star as Washington, D.C., homicide detective and forensic psychologist Alex Cross in Prime Video’s upcoming series “Cross.” Hodge not only stars in the project, but also produces it, working closely with creator Ben Watkins to develop
When Serena Williams stepped onto the red carpet of the ESPY Awards in a sleek black and gold Armani gown and a shoulder-grazing wavy blonde bob that matched the gown’s sparkling décolletage, Black women were ready with their critiques. “Yes, she got the assignment right!” wrote one commenter in response
Anthony Mackie is once again ready to save the world in the new trailer for “Captain America: Brave New World.” The 45-year-old actor stars as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America following Chris Evans’ departure, in a teaser trailer that Marvel Studios released on Friday. Mackie appears alongside Harrison Ford,
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There was a time when the pairing of rapper Common and producer Pete Rock would easily be my most anticipated album of any year. Common, the Chicago rapper turned
The data of nearly all customers of the telecommunications giant AT&T was downloaded to a third-party platform in a 2022 security breach, the company said Friday, as cyberattacks against businesses, schools and health systems continue to spread globally. The breach hit customers of AT&T’s cellular customers, customers of mobile virtual network operators using AT&T’s wireless
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Robert Smith is the billionaire who gave the 2019 commencement speech at Morehouse and announced that he was paying off all student loan debt for the entire graduating class.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Library of Congress has awarded a lifetime achievement prize to James McBride, whose acclaimed novels include “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store,” “Deacon King Kong” and “The Good Lord Bird.” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced Thursday that McBride, whose story lines have ranged from
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