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PHOENIX (AP) — Allisha Gray turned WNBA All-Star weekend’s opening night into her own show. The Atlanta Dream guard had a historic evening, becoming the first player to win both the 3-point and skills competition in the same year Friday. “It’s very cool. Now I’m glad I accepted the call

WASHINGTON (AP) — A crack emerged in Black Democratic support for President Joe Biden on Capitol Hill as Rep. Marc Veasey of Texas on Friday became the first Congressional Black Caucus member to call for Biden to end his campaign and make way for a new generation of leadership. Ending

Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed Friday night that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, had died. The

A growing list of more than 2,600 Black women signed a letter to Democratic Party leadership, demanding that they not abandon President Joe Biden amid political pressure to suspend his reelection campaign. Organizers of the letter tell theGrio that ousting the 81-year-old president would be a “betrayal” to Black women

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. In fear of a prowler near her home, Sonya Massey called 911 for help, according to officials.  She ended up dying after being shot in the face by a

Megan Thee Stallion is giving back to her hometown of Houston with the launch of a new program. The rapper’s Pete and Thomas Foundation is partnering with Bread of Life Inc. to launch the Emergency Power Program, which will provide generators to senior citizens in Houston. The goal of the

Janet Jackson is all about the silence.  The pop icon revealed that she doesn’t like giving interviews, or speaking in general, during an appearance on the radio show “Heart Evenings with Dev Griffin” on Wednesday, July 17. Jackson dished on her preference to remain quiet when Griffin asked her which

A new study conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found potentially harmful bacteria in sealed, sterile-labeled bottles of tattoo and permanent makeup ink.  “In light of our study results, we want to emphasize the importance of continuously monitoring these products to ensure the microbial safety of tattoo inks,”

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It’s July 2024 in African America, and I am currently doing something I’ve done three times before; I’m potty training a 3-year-old. You know, when people without kids ask

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It feels like the end of an era. Donald Glover says his latest album, out Friday, “Bando Stone & the New World” is Childish Gambino’s last. and that makes me sad. Childish