The Grio
Black Hollywood reflects on James Earl Jones’ impact
James Earl Jones attends the “The Gin Game” Broadway opening night after party at Sardi’s on October 14, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) Courtney B. Van...
WNBA players and union speak out against commissioner after she failed to condemn fan racism
Angel Reese poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected seventh overall pick by the Chicago Sky during the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on April 15, 2024 in New Y...
What’s really going on with Mielle Organics? Unpacking the social media controversy
Mielle Organics founder, Monique Rodriguez attends the Strength of a Woman’s Summit in Partnership with Mary J. Blige, Pepsi, and Live Nation Urban at AmericasMart Atlanta (Photo by Paras Griffi...
Tyreek Hill says he could have handled his traffic stop better but he still wants the officer fired
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill speaks during an NFL football post game news conference, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Jaguars 20-17. (AP Photo/Rebec...
Politics Explained: How to protect your vote in 2024
On this episode of “Politics Explained,” Natasha S. Alford breaks down how voting rights matter but also can be withheld. She also explains how to check if you’re registered to vote or can vote early....
Dolphins coaches, players react to ’emotional’ and ‘triggering’ footage of Tyreek Hill traffic stop
Police body camera video shows an officer dragging Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill out of his sports car by his arm and head and then forcing him face first onto the ground after Hill put up the w...
Episode 5: Eboni K. Williams talks about the stigmas with choosing single parenthood
In this episode, Williams and Ellis talk about the stigmas associated with choosing to do parenthood as a single woman. Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. So why are some women ch...
Opening statements are set in the trial of 3 ex-Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
People hold signs during a news conference discussing the death of Tyre Nichols, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Police cameras captured the beating of Nichols after a traffic stop on Jan. 7...
Mel B joins a campaign calling for a new UK law to bar Afro hair discrimination
Singer Mel B poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘The Truth’ and the opening gala of the 76th edition of the Venice Film Festival, Venice, Italy, on Aug. 28, 2...