The Grio
What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Photo: AdobeStock November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which focuses on trans people who have lost their lives because of violence. Wednesday is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which focuses...
What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
Vancouver, CANADA – Dec 22 2023 : Twitter alternative Bluesky Social seen in an App Store on an iPhone screen. A decentralised social media protocol (Authenticated Transfer protocol) In mid-Nove...
Trump to nominate professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be education secretary
FILE – Linda McMahon speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Trump tapped the billionaire ...
Black People Podcast: Must-listen shows amplifying Black voices
Across the country, Black people podcasts are booming. They’re like digital versions of the Black newspapers and radio and TV shows that once played a crucial role in African American communities. The...
Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl wins: Celebrating a Black athlete’s triumphs
You don’t have to be an American football fan to know the name Patrick Mahomes. The three-time Super Bowl champion, with his signature mohawk, distinctive voice and boyish grin, has cemented his legac...
Black stand up comedy that’s shaping the comedy scene
When you think of Black stand-up comedy, venues like the Apollo Amateur Night may come to mind. The greatest Black comedians have showcased comedic styles that range from raunchy to satiric to slapsti...
Miss Universe 2024 spurs debate over diversity in beauty standards and beyond
Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina and Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, wait for the winner to be announced in The 73rd Miss Universe Competition. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) An unexpected...
Elaine Welteroth and Jonathan Singletary welcome their second child
Elaine Welteroth and Jonathan Singletary attend the BirthFUND inaugural fundraiser luncheon on June 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Birthfund) Elaine We...
Herlda Senhouse, the second-oldest U.S. resident, dies at age 113
Herlda Senhouse at her 113th birthday celebration on Feb. 28, 2024, in Wellsley, Mass. (Stephanie Hawkinson, Town of Wellsley, Massachusetts via AP) Senhouse died “peacefully in her sleep” on Saturday...