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✕ As the United States and Israel continue to be embroiled in a conflict with Iran, a different kind of response is taking shape across Black social media and college campuses. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and in conversations at schools like Howard University, Black Gen Z isn’t just
Source: KEN CEDENO / Getty The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25 was meant to celebrate the First Amendment and freedom of the press, bringing together political leaders, journalists, and celebrities in Washington, D.C. Instead, the evening was disrupted by a shocking security breach involving an armed suspect
Nearly twenty-five years after the murder of Run-DMC legend Jam Master Jay, one man has admitted to his role in the crime. 52-year-old Jay Bryant pleaded guilty on Monday to a federal murder charge, telling a federal magistrate that he helped other individuals enter a building so they could ambush
Source: Xinhua News Agency / Getty On Saturday night, a suspected gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents Dinner, which was attended for the first time by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and a number of Trump’s Cabinet members. No one was seriously injured in the attack, and
The Supreme Court of the United States has formally reinstated a controversial Texas congressional voting map, a decision that could significantly shape the balance of power ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In a ruling issued on April 27, as reported by Reuters, the court upheld a redistricting plan backed
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. When Megan Thee Stallion announced her breakup from Klay Thompson over the weekend, Black women across social media didn’t just send their condolences; they rallied. They picked up their virtual
Kenyan long-distance runner Sabastian Sawe has defended his historic sub-two-hour marathon performance, saying a strict anti-doping testing program was key to proving he competed clean, according to the Associated Press. Sawe, 29, made headlines after winning the London Marathon on April 26 in 1:59:30, becoming the first athlete to officially
Source: Anadolu / Getty As President Donald Trump’s war in Iran continues — and the administration continues to feed us confusing, contradictory “news” about peace talks that may or may not be happening, ceasefires that never seem strong enough to withstand a gentle breeze, and whether or not the Strait
As the backlash to his joining Usher on tour later this year continues to mount, Chris Brown is betting on his fans. On Sunday, April 26, the 36-year-old Grammy-winning R&B singer responded to the criticism in a lengthy post on his Instagram Stories. “The funniest and the weirdest sh— ever
Source: Jason Kempin / Getty Laura Loomer, the far-right agitator for whom racism is a core personality trait, reportedly called Candace Owens a “nappy-headed Black b—h.” Meanwhile, Donald Trump shared a doctored TIME Magazine image of her labeling her a “vile person” and “extremely low-IQ individual.” Yeah, all that is
✕ As the United States and Israel continue to be embroiled in a conflict with Iran, a different kind of response is taking shape across Black social media and college campuses. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and in conversations at schools like Howard University, Black Gen Z isn’t just
Source: KEN CEDENO / Getty The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25 was meant to celebrate the First Amendment and freedom of the press, bringing together political leaders, journalists, and celebrities in Washington, D.C. Instead, the evening was disrupted by a shocking security breach involving an armed suspect
Nearly twenty-five years after the murder of Run-DMC legend Jam Master Jay, one man has admitted to his role in the crime. 52-year-old Jay Bryant pleaded guilty on Monday to a federal murder charge, telling a federal magistrate that he helped other individuals enter a building so they could ambush
Source: Xinhua News Agency / Getty On Saturday night, a suspected gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents Dinner, which was attended for the first time by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and a number of Trump’s Cabinet members. No one was seriously injured in the attack, and
The Supreme Court of the United States has formally reinstated a controversial Texas congressional voting map, a decision that could significantly shape the balance of power ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In a ruling issued on April 27, as reported by Reuters, the court upheld a redistricting plan backed
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. When Megan Thee Stallion announced her breakup from Klay Thompson over the weekend, Black women across social media didn’t just send their condolences; they rallied. They picked up their virtual
Kenyan long-distance runner Sabastian Sawe has defended his historic sub-two-hour marathon performance, saying a strict anti-doping testing program was key to proving he competed clean, according to the Associated Press. Sawe, 29, made headlines after winning the London Marathon on April 26 in 1:59:30, becoming the first athlete to officially
Source: Anadolu / Getty As President Donald Trump’s war in Iran continues — and the administration continues to feed us confusing, contradictory “news” about peace talks that may or may not be happening, ceasefires that never seem strong enough to withstand a gentle breeze, and whether or not the Strait
As the backlash to his joining Usher on tour later this year continues to mount, Chris Brown is betting on his fans. On Sunday, April 26, the 36-year-old Grammy-winning R&B singer responded to the criticism in a lengthy post on his Instagram Stories. “The funniest and the weirdest sh— ever
Source: Jason Kempin / Getty Laura Loomer, the far-right agitator for whom racism is a core personality trait, reportedly called Candace Owens a “nappy-headed Black b—h.” Meanwhile, Donald Trump shared a doctored TIME Magazine image of her labeling her a “vile person” and “extremely low-IQ individual.” Yeah, all that is