The Grio
John Amos, best known for his role in the classic sitcom ‘Good Times,’ dies at 84
Actor John Amos arrives at the 2005 DVD Exclusive Awards at the Annenberg Building at the California Science Center on Feb. 8, 2005, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)Phot...
Hunger in Haiti reaches famine levels as gangs squeeze life out of the capital and beyond
A youth plays with a ring at the end of a wire on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, inside a school where people displaced by gang violence have taken refuge for over a year in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (Photo by ...
Watch your favorite horror classics with ‘HalloQueen’ Janelle Monáe, host of AMC’s ‘FearFest’
Janelle Monáe attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Janelle Monáe will h...
Uber is helping riders ‘Go Anywhere’ — even safaris in South Africa
Uber launches new safari experience in South Africa (Photos: Adobe Stock) Starting October 2, travelers can book South African safaris and other adventures through the Uber app. Uber is helping riders...
LeBron James is feeling ‘pure joy’ as he begins Lakers training camp alongside son Bronny
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, left, and his son, Bronny James, pose for photos during the NBA basketball team’s media day on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in El Segundo, Calif. (Photo by Jae...
‘Sing Sing’ actor exonerated of murder after nearly 24 years in prison
Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez (wearing black) embraces his son as he addresses the media following his exoneration on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (Photo credit: Screenshot/YouTube.com/NBC New York) A Manhatta...
Jayden Daniels has Washington off to its first 3-1 start since 2011
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Dan...
Watch: White House on importance of President Biden’s trip to Angola
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells theGrio that the president’s visit fulfills his “commitment” to the African continent. President Joe Biden is headed to Angola on Oct. 13. The trip...
Justice Department will launch civil rights review into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
In this 1921 image provided by the Library of Congress, smoke billows over Tulsa, Okla. An Oklahoma judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, dashing an effo...