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DeVon Franklin hopes to have children with fiancée Maria Castillo, and he’s counting on being able to talk with them in more than one language. The bestselling author, producer, and now actor, caught up with theGrio about his latest life chapter, which includes new projects, “Ruth and Boaz” on Netflix,
By now, you’ve probably scrolled past at least one think piece or panel about the promise of artificial intelligence (AI). The hype is everywhere, from Silicon Valley to social media timelines. But SZA says she’s not falling for it as she points out the dangers of AI. On Tuesday, the
Elected officials and advocates are decrying ongoing cuts and funding freezes at the U.S. Department of Education, which they say are harming students educationally and families economically. Since taking office, President Donald Trump has made dismantling the Education Department a major priority. While he is constitutionally unable to eliminate the
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are part of the new generation of women’s basketball stars who have been able to profit off their name in college and build brands that have helped them excel off the court in the WNBA. All three players had national star power before
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to pass landmark cryptocurrency legislation, sending the nation’s first federal regulatory framework for stablecoin digital currencies to the desk of President Donald Trump. Ahead of Wednesday’s historic vote on the GENIUS Act, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., led a group of House Democrats
President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters, accusing them of being duped by Democrats, as he tries to clamp down on criticism over his administration’s handling of much-hyped records in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, which Trump now calls a “Hoax.” “Their new SCAM is what we will forever call
One of the biggest events in Black America is the annual Essence Festival of Culture, typically held in New Orleans over the July 4th weekend. Essence Fest, as it’s usually called, typically brings out all of the aunties in matching shirts and rhinestones, influencers, vendors, artists and entertainers for a
DeVon Franklin is not afraid to be real about healing after divorce. In an interview with theGrio’s Natasha S. Alford, the producer, author, and motivational speaker sat down to talk about how his journey has given him inspiration for a trio of projects that tap into his struggles and triumphs.
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 16, 2025 Dr. F DuBois Bowman has returned to his alma mater to lead Morehouse into a new era. The newest president of Morehouse College has officially begun his tenure at the HBCU, speaking to his evolved vision for the all-mens’ institution. Dr. F. DuBois Bowman did
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 16, 2025 A John Doe filed the suit implicating Wallace in an attempted sexual assault. The son of late Bad Boy recording artist The Notorious B.I.G., CJ Wallace, has been named in a sexual assault lawsuit that involves his father’s former label head, Sean “Diddy”
DeVon Franklin hopes to have children with fiancée Maria Castillo, and he’s counting on being able to talk with them in more than one language. The bestselling author, producer, and now actor, caught up with theGrio about his latest life chapter, which includes new projects, “Ruth and Boaz” on Netflix,
By now, you’ve probably scrolled past at least one think piece or panel about the promise of artificial intelligence (AI). The hype is everywhere, from Silicon Valley to social media timelines. But SZA says she’s not falling for it as she points out the dangers of AI. On Tuesday, the
Elected officials and advocates are decrying ongoing cuts and funding freezes at the U.S. Department of Education, which they say are harming students educationally and families economically. Since taking office, President Donald Trump has made dismantling the Education Department a major priority. While he is constitutionally unable to eliminate the
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are part of the new generation of women’s basketball stars who have been able to profit off their name in college and build brands that have helped them excel off the court in the WNBA. All three players had national star power before
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to pass landmark cryptocurrency legislation, sending the nation’s first federal regulatory framework for stablecoin digital currencies to the desk of President Donald Trump. Ahead of Wednesday’s historic vote on the GENIUS Act, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., led a group of House Democrats
President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters, accusing them of being duped by Democrats, as he tries to clamp down on criticism over his administration’s handling of much-hyped records in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, which Trump now calls a “Hoax.” “Their new SCAM is what we will forever call
One of the biggest events in Black America is the annual Essence Festival of Culture, typically held in New Orleans over the July 4th weekend. Essence Fest, as it’s usually called, typically brings out all of the aunties in matching shirts and rhinestones, influencers, vendors, artists and entertainers for a
DeVon Franklin is not afraid to be real about healing after divorce. In an interview with theGrio’s Natasha S. Alford, the producer, author, and motivational speaker sat down to talk about how his journey has given him inspiration for a trio of projects that tap into his struggles and triumphs.
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 16, 2025 Dr. F DuBois Bowman has returned to his alma mater to lead Morehouse into a new era. The newest president of Morehouse College has officially begun his tenure at the HBCU, speaking to his evolved vision for the all-mens’ institution. Dr. F. DuBois Bowman did
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 16, 2025 A John Doe filed the suit implicating Wallace in an attempted sexual assault. The son of late Bad Boy recording artist The Notorious B.I.G., CJ Wallace, has been named in a sexual assault lawsuit that involves his father’s former label head, Sean “Diddy”