The Grio
Voices of praise that shaped Black gospel music
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: Singers Yolanda Adams (L) and CeCe Winans perform at a taping of We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY Salute To Whitney Houston on October 11, 2012 at the Nokia Theatr...
Why ‘unplugged’ weddings are trending and how to pull one off
(Photo via Freepik.com) When everything tends to end up online, some couples are asking wedding guests to put down their phones. How to know if an unplugged wedding is a fit for your big day. In a wor...
10 must-know African American nonprofits making a lasting impact
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 02: Will Smith (C) and Black Girls Code attend TechCrunch Disrupt in support of GEMINI MAN on October 2, 2019 in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Kelly Sullivan/G...
Kamala Harris’ winning message has been there all along
Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris pauses while speaking during a campaign rally at the Expo at World Market Center on September 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mar...
Harris covers Vogue Magazine, talks ‘complexity’ and ‘nuance’ of Israel war in Middle East
Vice President Kamala Harris covers Vogue Magazine.(Photo: Vogue Magazine) The cover story highlights Vice President Kamala Harris’ commitment to not just public service but also serving looks. Democr...
Buku Abi, daughter of R. Kelly, claims he sexually abused her as a child
Screenshot: Buku Abi speaks in “R. Kelly’s Karma: A Daughter’s Journey” on TVEI Network (TVEI/YouTube) In the new documentary “R. Kelly’s Karma: A Daughter’s Journey,” Buku Abi...
The attacks on childless women by Republicans may lead to their downfall
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) joined family and friends at Ground Zero honoring the lives of...
My first coming out was terrible, a memory I still shudder to recall. So I’m celebrating my second coming out
(Adobe Stock Images) OPINION: Today, on National Coming Out Day, I claim this moment as my second coming out — one that was all mine, on my timeline, on my terms. In the early ’90s, I was yanked out o...
What is International Day of the Girl, and why is it more important than ever?
Photo: AdobeStock It’s the International Day of the Girl Child, and too many girls’ futures remain at risk. The 2024 theme of International Day of the Girl Child is ‘Girls’ vision for the future.’ How...