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After Tyler Perry sounded the alarm on SNAP benefit cuts, many social media users told the entertainment mogul to “put his money where his mouth is.” And it looks like that’s exactly what he did. In a recent interview with People magazine, Perry revealed that he donated $1.4 million to
According to Forbes‘ “highest-earning dead celebrities” list of 2025, six Black male celebrities are making the most posthumous income. The list of 13 celebrities includes Michael Jackson at #1, The Notorious B.I.G. at #5, Miles Davis at #6, Bob Marley at #9, Prince at #11, and Kobe Bryant at #13.
The White House announced on Thursday agreements with two of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers to lower prices for weight loss medications. The deals would expand access for millions, including Black Americans who suffer health disparities like obesity and diabetes. President Donald Trump unveiled the agreements with Eli Lilly and
Marshawn Kneeland, the 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys football player who died by suicide, had also lost his mother last year. The Dallas Morning News first reported in June of last year that Kneeland wore a chain around his neck that carried the ashes of his mother, Wendy, in a small urn.
With billionaire author MacKenzie Scott giving record amounts to multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities, it begs the question: What is her connection to the Black community? In a word, Toni Morrison. As theGrio previously reported on a recent episode of “TheGrio Weekly,” the late Nobel Peace Prize-winning author was
U.S. Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C., called out fellow South Carolina Republican, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, after the controversial congresswoman’s meltdown at Charleston International Airport. Mace blew up on airport police with expletives during an encounter last week, resulting in an incident report being filed with the Charleston county aviation authority
Black leaders in politics and the civil rights community are reacting to the announcement of U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi‘s retirement from Congress, marking the end of a nearly 40-year historic career. “Over nearly 40 years in the House, she advanced legislation that improved the lives of everyday Americans and served
After nearly ten years, Meghan Markle is reportedly dusting off her acting chops! On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the 44-year-old actress and lifestyle brand founder was spotted on the set of the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios film “Close Personal Friends” in Pasadena, California, The Sun first reported. According to the outlet,
We finally have a first look at the official Michael Jackson biopic. Lionsgate has released the trailer for “Michael,” the film about the eponymous singer known as the “King of Pop.” Directed by Antoine Fuqua, “Michael” will star Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, who is the son of Jermaine Jackson. Fuqua
Michelle Obama would like to remind everyone that the White House is the “people’s house.” During an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Tuesday, Nov. 4, the former First Lady spoke publicly for the first time since President Trump began demolishing the White House’s East Wing to
After Tyler Perry sounded the alarm on SNAP benefit cuts, many social media users told the entertainment mogul to “put his money where his mouth is.” And it looks like that’s exactly what he did. In a recent interview with People magazine, Perry revealed that he donated $1.4 million to
According to Forbes‘ “highest-earning dead celebrities” list of 2025, six Black male celebrities are making the most posthumous income. The list of 13 celebrities includes Michael Jackson at #1, The Notorious B.I.G. at #5, Miles Davis at #6, Bob Marley at #9, Prince at #11, and Kobe Bryant at #13.
The White House announced on Thursday agreements with two of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers to lower prices for weight loss medications. The deals would expand access for millions, including Black Americans who suffer health disparities like obesity and diabetes. President Donald Trump unveiled the agreements with Eli Lilly and
Marshawn Kneeland, the 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys football player who died by suicide, had also lost his mother last year. The Dallas Morning News first reported in June of last year that Kneeland wore a chain around his neck that carried the ashes of his mother, Wendy, in a small urn.
With billionaire author MacKenzie Scott giving record amounts to multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities, it begs the question: What is her connection to the Black community? In a word, Toni Morrison. As theGrio previously reported on a recent episode of “TheGrio Weekly,” the late Nobel Peace Prize-winning author was
U.S. Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C., called out fellow South Carolina Republican, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, after the controversial congresswoman’s meltdown at Charleston International Airport. Mace blew up on airport police with expletives during an encounter last week, resulting in an incident report being filed with the Charleston county aviation authority
Black leaders in politics and the civil rights community are reacting to the announcement of U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi‘s retirement from Congress, marking the end of a nearly 40-year historic career. “Over nearly 40 years in the House, she advanced legislation that improved the lives of everyday Americans and served
After nearly ten years, Meghan Markle is reportedly dusting off her acting chops! On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the 44-year-old actress and lifestyle brand founder was spotted on the set of the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios film “Close Personal Friends” in Pasadena, California, The Sun first reported. According to the outlet,
We finally have a first look at the official Michael Jackson biopic. Lionsgate has released the trailer for “Michael,” the film about the eponymous singer known as the “King of Pop.” Directed by Antoine Fuqua, “Michael” will star Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, who is the son of Jermaine Jackson. Fuqua
Michelle Obama would like to remind everyone that the White House is the “people’s house.” During an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Tuesday, Nov. 4, the former First Lady spoke publicly for the first time since President Trump began demolishing the White House’s East Wing to