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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Honored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesn’t have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldn’t help but note the irony. “How strange to be getting a ring before any of the Clippers,” he said. The actor is being added to the Naismith

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama had frank words for Black men who may be considering sitting out the election. “Part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you’re coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for

In an exclusive interview with theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, President Joe Biden reflected on his Black agenda over the past nearly four years and more. “I wish we could have gotten more work done quicker in terms of the Black agenda,” Biden admitted. However, the

For generations, gospel music has been a vital source of strength and resilience for Black Americans, sustaining them through the deepest struggles. From the days of slavery, spirituals and hymns have provided a means of survival, offering hope, faith, and a shared sense of purpose. The legacy of Black gospel

In a world where we are constantly glued to our phones, it’s no surprise that unplugged weddings are becoming one of the biggest trends in the world of marriage celebrations. Couples are asking guests to put down their devices and simply be present for the ceremony, which some experts say

As Issa Rae famously declared, “I’m rooting for everybody Black.” These words resonate deeply, especially in an era when Black communities are leading powerful movements for justice, education, and economic empowerment. Rooting for Black success requires more than just words—it demands action and sustained support. Today, over 1,000 Black-led nonprofit

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The venue — the Javits Convention Center — was chosen carefully and strategically, as much for its large glass ceiling as for its capacity. It would be beautifully symbolic,

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is once again gracing the cover of Vogue Magazine for the fashion bible’s latest digital edition. The portrait cover, Harris’ second since being elected vice president, was shot by the legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz. Harris, 59, is photographed seated in her Washington, D.C. residence, Naval

Content warning: this article includes discussions of child sexual abuse. R. Kelly is serving two concurrent sentences for charges ranging from child pornography and enticement of minors for sex to racketeering and sex trafficking in both Chicago and New York, but his daughter now publicly alleges that she was among

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Like Vice President Kamala Harris and millions of women, I’ve never given birth to a child. But contrary to the insulting views of Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD