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U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres has ruled that the Alabama woman accusing Jay-Z of sexual assault can remain anonymous for now. Citing the “substantial interest” from the public in the case, Judge Torres determined that allowing her to proceed anonymously was necessary to give her legal team sufficient time to

A group of Congressional members are urging President Joe Biden to posthumously exonerate civil rights leader Marcus Garvey for a 1923 conviction.  The letter to Biden, dated just before the Christmas holiday, calls on the president to continue his efforts to advance racial justice in his final days in office.

After themed bar crawls, special performances, and other festivities kicked Kwanzaa off around the country on Thursday, the festivities continue this weekend. Events celebrating the seven-day-long celebration of African heritage and Black culture, which started on Thursday, Dec. 26, are happening around the country, including major cities like Detroit, New

As a rapper, actor and producer, Will Smith is a genuine triple threat. From “Jazzy Jeff” to the “French Prince” to “Man in Black,” this Philly native has made a massive impact on American pop culture over the last three decades or so. He’s also one of the few actors

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. While I definitely agree with LeBron James’ contention that Christmas Day belongs to the NBA, I was thrilled to watch the Christmas Day NFL matchup between the Baltimore Ravens

Key takeaways Stephen Curry grew up with an NBA sharpshooter as his dad, gaining early exposure to the game. Dell played in the NBA for 16 seasons, giving Stephen a front-row seat to professional basketball. The Golden State Warriors selected Stephen Curry with the seventh overall pick in the 2009

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Many of us look forward to celebrations during the holidays, yet it is also a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits than at other times of the year. Some people will experience adverse consequences that range from

Over half of Americans have needed to use their “resting gift face” (RGF) during the holidays — masking their disappointment with a poorly presented gift. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults who celebrate winter holidays looked at the phenomenon of “resting gift face” or RGF, which is the expression someone

A recent report from the American Psychological Association (APA) reveals Americans’ political fears are adding to existing holiday pressures, creating the perfect storm of stress for millions this holiday season. In the report, 68% of Americans say the U.S. presidential election was a significant source of life stress, adding to the already significant reduction

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I love a good Christmas movie. I especially love watching Christmas movies on Christmas day after all the presents have been opened and the wrapping paper is spread all