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Standout innovations over the years have forever changed the way we fly. The introduction of jet engine technology in the 1950s paved the way for subsonic speeds, enabling faster travel across vast distances. This breakthrough made it possible to reach nearly every corner of the globe from the U.S. in
Garlin Gilchrist II, the first Black person elected as Michigan’s lieutenant governor, is throwing his hat in the 2026 race for governor, telling theGrio exclusively that he plans to take the state to “the next level.” “We are at a generational inflection point,” said Gilchrist, a former engineer and tech
If there’s one thing Jim Jones is good for, it’s a solid soundbyte or two—love him or hate him, he can be a great interview. Such was the case recently when the (current? former?) DipSet capo stopped by “The Breakfast Club” and had an often entertaining and informative conversation about
As the Trump White House continues to transform the federal government to the will of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement — particularly with issues like race, gender and sexuality — the new administration is literally eliminating or severely reducing the use of hundreds of words and concepts that
Denzel Washington took a break from preparing for his Broadway return in “Othello” to share an inspiring moment with an aspiring actress. Over the weekend, a video of the Oscar-winning star offering words of encouragement to a fan went viral on social media. In the clip, Washington is seen walking
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the Trump administration had finished its six-week purge of programs of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development and he would move the 18% of aid and development programs that survived under the State Department. Rubio made the announcement in a post on X, in one of
Issa Rae may have a solution for diversity, equity, and inclusion’s growing unpopularity with the right-wing powers that be. On Saturday, during an appearance at SXSW, the 40-year-old actress, screenwriter, and producer said, “I think diversity needs a better publicist.” “The anti-DEI, the immediate retraction of any efforts to level
Since the release of Hulu’s latest hit show, “Paradise,” all eyes have been on Sterling K. Brown. While sharing his appreciation for the show’s viewers, Brown also revealed how much he would appreciate being deemed as People Magazine’s annual “Sexiest Man Alive.” “The support for the show feels incredibly good.
Doechii, the female rapper who etched her name into the annals of history as only the third woman to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album (following in the footsteps of Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion) is set to Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year Award at a
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is continuing to expand her media portfolio with a brand new podcast coming to a streaming service near you. On Monday, America’s historic first Black first lady announced that she and her brother, Craig Robinson, will host “IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.” The
Standout innovations over the years have forever changed the way we fly. The introduction of jet engine technology in the 1950s paved the way for subsonic speeds, enabling faster travel across vast distances. This breakthrough made it possible to reach nearly every corner of the globe from the U.S. in
Garlin Gilchrist II, the first Black person elected as Michigan’s lieutenant governor, is throwing his hat in the 2026 race for governor, telling theGrio exclusively that he plans to take the state to “the next level.” “We are at a generational inflection point,” said Gilchrist, a former engineer and tech
If there’s one thing Jim Jones is good for, it’s a solid soundbyte or two—love him or hate him, he can be a great interview. Such was the case recently when the (current? former?) DipSet capo stopped by “The Breakfast Club” and had an often entertaining and informative conversation about
As the Trump White House continues to transform the federal government to the will of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement — particularly with issues like race, gender and sexuality — the new administration is literally eliminating or severely reducing the use of hundreds of words and concepts that
Denzel Washington took a break from preparing for his Broadway return in “Othello” to share an inspiring moment with an aspiring actress. Over the weekend, a video of the Oscar-winning star offering words of encouragement to a fan went viral on social media. In the clip, Washington is seen walking
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the Trump administration had finished its six-week purge of programs of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development and he would move the 18% of aid and development programs that survived under the State Department. Rubio made the announcement in a post on X, in one of
Issa Rae may have a solution for diversity, equity, and inclusion’s growing unpopularity with the right-wing powers that be. On Saturday, during an appearance at SXSW, the 40-year-old actress, screenwriter, and producer said, “I think diversity needs a better publicist.” “The anti-DEI, the immediate retraction of any efforts to level
Since the release of Hulu’s latest hit show, “Paradise,” all eyes have been on Sterling K. Brown. While sharing his appreciation for the show’s viewers, Brown also revealed how much he would appreciate being deemed as People Magazine’s annual “Sexiest Man Alive.” “The support for the show feels incredibly good.
Doechii, the female rapper who etched her name into the annals of history as only the third woman to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album (following in the footsteps of Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion) is set to Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year Award at a
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is continuing to expand her media portfolio with a brand new podcast coming to a streaming service near you. On Monday, America’s historic first Black first lady announced that she and her brother, Craig Robinson, will host “IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.” The
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