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The 2025 Native Son Awards were a radiant reminder that no system can strip away the joy, strength, and power of the Black LGBTQ+ community. This month, Native Son, a nonprofit organization advocating for Black queer men, gathered the community in New York City to celebrate Pride Month and honor
Even though the new film, “Heads of State,” stars Idris Elba and John Cena as rival world leaders caught in a crisis, Elba hopes audiences can escape. Ahead of the action film’s release on July 2 on Amazon Prime, the 52-year-old actor sat down with theGrio to discuss the movie
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. If you’ve been keeping up with Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour—of course you have—you have probably seen videos on social media (or from friends who have pulled up at a
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus recently met with the CEO of Target and other executive leadership amid the ongoing nationwide “Target Fast” in protest of the retail giant’s reversal of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. CBC Chairwoman, U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, D-N.Y., joined by the
For nearly four decades, Anna Wintour was Vogue. Her presence—a signature bob, a pair of sunglasses, a quiet authority—symbolized not just a magazine, but a global fashion standard. Now, as Wintour shifts focus to her broader roles at Condé Nast and relinquishes some of her day-to-day editorial control of U.S.
Sometimes the best response is the shortest response. This weekend, CNN’s Abby Phillip exemplified Michelle Obama’s infamous “when they go low, we go high” mantra in her response to President Donald Trump’s rant about her on his social media platform, Truth Social. Last Friday, during “CNN Newsnight,” Phillip raised the
A look at the three expansion teams that the WNBA is adding over the next few years: ___ Cleveland First year of play: 2028. Majority ownership group: Dan Gilbert, who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers. Where they’ll play: Rocket Arena, home of the Cavaliers. Practice facility: Retrofit a facility in Independence,
Harvard University failed to protect Jewish students from harassment, the Trump administration concluded after an investigation, threatening to cut all federal funding from the Ivy League school if it fails to take action. In a letter sent to Harvard on Monday, a federal task force accuses the university of being a
A$AP Rocky may have given a major clue into the gender of the third child he is expecting with Rihanna. The 36-year-old rapper shared what he wants for his growing family while on the “blue” carpet with the 37-year-old singer for the global premiere of the “Smurfs” film in Belgium.
Last week, Marvel premiered the first part of its newest series, “Ironheart,” on Disney+. But even before the show dropped, fans noticed something off: “Ironheart” had already been “review bombed” (a phenomenon where a large number of users flood a platform with negative reviews) on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and
The 2025 Native Son Awards were a radiant reminder that no system can strip away the joy, strength, and power of the Black LGBTQ+ community. This month, Native Son, a nonprofit organization advocating for Black queer men, gathered the community in New York City to celebrate Pride Month and honor
Even though the new film, “Heads of State,” stars Idris Elba and John Cena as rival world leaders caught in a crisis, Elba hopes audiences can escape. Ahead of the action film’s release on July 2 on Amazon Prime, the 52-year-old actor sat down with theGrio to discuss the movie
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. If you’ve been keeping up with Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour—of course you have—you have probably seen videos on social media (or from friends who have pulled up at a
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus recently met with the CEO of Target and other executive leadership amid the ongoing nationwide “Target Fast” in protest of the retail giant’s reversal of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. CBC Chairwoman, U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, D-N.Y., joined by the
For nearly four decades, Anna Wintour was Vogue. Her presence—a signature bob, a pair of sunglasses, a quiet authority—symbolized not just a magazine, but a global fashion standard. Now, as Wintour shifts focus to her broader roles at Condé Nast and relinquishes some of her day-to-day editorial control of U.S.
Sometimes the best response is the shortest response. This weekend, CNN’s Abby Phillip exemplified Michelle Obama’s infamous “when they go low, we go high” mantra in her response to President Donald Trump’s rant about her on his social media platform, Truth Social. Last Friday, during “CNN Newsnight,” Phillip raised the
A look at the three expansion teams that the WNBA is adding over the next few years: ___ Cleveland First year of play: 2028. Majority ownership group: Dan Gilbert, who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers. Where they’ll play: Rocket Arena, home of the Cavaliers. Practice facility: Retrofit a facility in Independence,
Harvard University failed to protect Jewish students from harassment, the Trump administration concluded after an investigation, threatening to cut all federal funding from the Ivy League school if it fails to take action. In a letter sent to Harvard on Monday, a federal task force accuses the university of being a
A$AP Rocky may have given a major clue into the gender of the third child he is expecting with Rihanna. The 36-year-old rapper shared what he wants for his growing family while on the “blue” carpet with the 37-year-old singer for the global premiere of the “Smurfs” film in Belgium.
Last week, Marvel premiered the first part of its newest series, “Ironheart,” on Disney+. But even before the show dropped, fans noticed something off: “Ironheart” had already been “review bombed” (a phenomenon where a large number of users flood a platform with negative reviews) on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and