After TikTok was banned in the United States earlier this year, President Donald Trump gave the platform a reprieve, barreling past a law that was passed in Congress and upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court that said the ban was necessary for national security. The Republican president’s executive orders have spurred more than 130

The U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office to review and get rid of ones that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, U.S officials said Tuesday. Academy officials were told to review the library late last week, and an

 We all know that dreaded feeling when tax deadlines sneak up faster than expected. If you need more time to file your return, a tax extension can give you some breathing room. Just request an extension by filling out IRS Form 4868 by the April 15 filing deadline. This will

In the midst of planning a recent two-week trip to New York City, Tasneem Amina scanned the options at local hotels and Airbnbs and was immediately met with feelings of sticker shock. “Every option was at least three times my current rent in San Francisco,” she remembers. “I thought, ‘How

In a bold move capturing the entertainment industry’s attention, today, April 2, Amazon MGM Studios is making its debut appearance at CinemaCon, announcing plans to release 14 major theatrical films annually with exclusive theater windows, according to The New York Times. This strategic pivot comes when theater ticket sales remain

U.S. Senator Cory Booker, D-N.J., broke the record for the longest speech given on the Senate floor on Tuesday as he protested the first 71 days of President Donald Trump’s administration. Booker officially broke the record at 7:19 p.m. Ironically, Booker surpassed the previous record — 24 hours and 18

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. On March 30, the New York Times dropped a story titled, “At Black Colleges, a Stubborn Gender Enrollment Gap Keeps Growing,” which discusses a pretty commonly understood occurrence on

It’s safe to say that Doechii, the dynamic force behind the breakout mixtape “Alligator Bites Never Heal” and the earworm of a song “Anxiety,” has been having a moment. From winning “Best Rap Album” at the Grammys to dropping hit after hit to her fashionable turn at Paris Fashion Week

Netflix’s “Black Mirror” is getting ready to make its comeback with special appearances from stars like Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, and more. This week, Netflix released a new trailer for its popular anthology series which is set to debut its seventh season this month.  Known for its captivating, thought-provoking

As Wendy Williams continues to fight for her freedom from a guardianship she’s been under since 2022, more is coming to light about the circumstances that led to it — including that she may have initially been on board. The 60-year-old former TV host’s healthcare advocate, Ginalisa Monterroso, told People