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When it comes to his thoughts on Spike Lee, Clifton Powell would like everyone to do their research. During a recent episode of “The Art of Dialogue” podcast, the 69-year-old actor addressed previous comments about the “Highest 2 Lowest” director and what he believes are his unsavory business practices.  “I’m

by Kandiss Edwards September 12, 2025 A 22-year-old St. Louis man almost had his organs removed before he was declared brain-dead.  In 2019, Larry Black Jr. was on the operating room table at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital due to a gunshot wound. The injury was sustained in the

Media personality Eboni K. Williams, who intentionally chose single Black motherhood, is not a fan of the connotation society tries to attach to the term “baby mama.” During an appearance on Danielle Cadet’s “Pregnant Pause” podcast, theGrio alum specifically cited an exchange between Cardi B and her ex-husband, Offset, as

The theater world is mourning after an award-winning playwright on the rise was killed in an apartment fire in Smyrna, Georgia, authorities believe was set intentionally.  On Wednesday, September 3, Smyrna Police and Fire responded to an apartment fire where they discovered the body of 32-year-old Olivia Matthews, according to

President Donald Trump announced he is sending the National Guard to Memphis, a majority-Black city in Tennessee, a Republican-controlled state. “We’re going to Memphis,” Trump told Fox News on Friday, calling the city “deeply troubled.” The president said he had the support of both Republican Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and

After six months of marriage, Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors (and their respective families) are all smiles.  On Thursday, September 11, the 45-year-old actress and the 36-year-old actor appeared on the “Tamron Hall” show alongside Majors’ mother to discuss their new lifestyle brand, Honor Culture, their nuptials, and the next

The leaves aren’t the only thing turning this fall—TV is back, and Black stars are everywhere.  Fall TV is serving everything from fresh debuts to long-awaited returns with Black talent front and center. Tracy Morgan will potentially bring the laughs in not one but two new shows this season. Meanwhile,

Sea Armstrong didn’t need anyone’s permission to find an audience of movie lovers. On the rooftop of the MLK Library in Washington, D.C., on a Saturday in September, with the capital city under federal occupation outside, there was a safe hideaway. A crowd gathered to witness the award-winning writer, producer

by Jeroslyn JoVonn September 12, 2025 Serena Williams is channeling her competitive edge into the boardroom, sharpening her investment strategy as startup founders become “more choosy.” Since launching Serena Ventures, the tennis legend has grown the firm into a $111 million fund with stakes in 16 unicorns, startups valued at

by Ahsan Washington September 12, 2025 Suicide Prevention is crucial at any time of the year, but major attention is given to suicide during National Suicide Prevention Month in September. Black Americans are plagued with a number of health issues, including mental health issues, which have resulted in suicide for