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By now, the cultural imprint of Mara Brock Akil’s storytelling is undeniable. Her latest series, “Forever,” had all of us in our feelings this past weekend (including this writer). But for fans of her earlier work, “Girlfriends,” “Love Is,” and “The Game,” there’s one question that never fades: Will we
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 today’s conversations about mental health, the dominant narrative is soft, sanitized, and rooted in privilege. It centers on self-care routines, wellness retreats, therapy apps, and motivational mantras. But for many
Usher Raymond IV is officially a doctor—an honorary one, at least! Dressed in the school’s blue and gold garb, the 46-year-old R&B icon received an honorary doctorate during Emory University’s graduation ceremony on Monday, May 12, at the Atlanta-based school’s Woodruff Physical Education Center, where he also delivered the commencement
In July 2023, Keke Palmer and her baby daddy and ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson sparked one of social media’s many great debates. After Palmer was spotted (looking great, might I add) at an Usher concert that summer, Jackson took to X to share his disdain for the mother of his child’s
It’s Black Love season over at Netflix. The streamer’s latest binge-worthy series, “Forever,” an adaptation of the classic Judy Blume novel of the same name by Black-TV royalty Mara Brock Akil, dropped last week, sending us straight back to the late 2010s and to all the feels of our first
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 official—the people have fallen in love with “Forever,” the new Netflix series from acclaimed showrunner Mara Brock Akil. A coming-of-age love story centered on two Black teens in Los Angeles,
The R&B singer Cassie could testify as soon as Tuesday in Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial, as the Bad Boy Records founder faces charges that he orchestrated a deviant empire of exploitation that forced women into drugged-up sex parties called “freak-offs.” Testimony in the trial began Monday. Prosecutors told jurors that,
Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins. NBC made the announcement on Monday morning during its upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall previewing the networks offerings during the upcoming television season. “I am so excited to see
Inflation may have picked up slightly last month as President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs kicked in, a trend economists expect will become more visible in the coming months. Consumer prices are forecast to have risen 2.4% in April compared with a year earlier, according to data provider FactSet, the same as in
President Donald Trump is being accused by critics of escalating a global white supremacist agenda after his administration launched a new refugee program for white South Africans under the guise of racial discrimination. “This is an incredibly aggressive and bold declaration of the administration’s priorities, and their priority is to
By now, the cultural imprint of Mara Brock Akil’s storytelling is undeniable. Her latest series, “Forever,” had all of us in our feelings this past weekend (including this writer). But for fans of her earlier work, “Girlfriends,” “Love Is,” and “The Game,” there’s one question that never fades: Will we
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 today’s conversations about mental health, the dominant narrative is soft, sanitized, and rooted in privilege. It centers on self-care routines, wellness retreats, therapy apps, and motivational mantras. But for many
Usher Raymond IV is officially a doctor—an honorary one, at least! Dressed in the school’s blue and gold garb, the 46-year-old R&B icon received an honorary doctorate during Emory University’s graduation ceremony on Monday, May 12, at the Atlanta-based school’s Woodruff Physical Education Center, where he also delivered the commencement
In July 2023, Keke Palmer and her baby daddy and ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson sparked one of social media’s many great debates. After Palmer was spotted (looking great, might I add) at an Usher concert that summer, Jackson took to X to share his disdain for the mother of his child’s
It’s Black Love season over at Netflix. The streamer’s latest binge-worthy series, “Forever,” an adaptation of the classic Judy Blume novel of the same name by Black-TV royalty Mara Brock Akil, dropped last week, sending us straight back to the late 2010s and to all the feels of our first
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 official—the people have fallen in love with “Forever,” the new Netflix series from acclaimed showrunner Mara Brock Akil. A coming-of-age love story centered on two Black teens in Los Angeles,
The R&B singer Cassie could testify as soon as Tuesday in Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial, as the Bad Boy Records founder faces charges that he orchestrated a deviant empire of exploitation that forced women into drugged-up sex parties called “freak-offs.” Testimony in the trial began Monday. Prosecutors told jurors that,
Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins. NBC made the announcement on Monday morning during its upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall previewing the networks offerings during the upcoming television season. “I am so excited to see
Inflation may have picked up slightly last month as President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs kicked in, a trend economists expect will become more visible in the coming months. Consumer prices are forecast to have risen 2.4% in April compared with a year earlier, according to data provider FactSet, the same as in
President Donald Trump is being accused by critics of escalating a global white supremacist agenda after his administration launched a new refugee program for white South Africans under the guise of racial discrimination. “This is an incredibly aggressive and bold declaration of the administration’s priorities, and their priority is to