Blue Telusma, Author at TheGrio

About Blue Telusma

Blue Telusma is a Senior Writer at theGrio, whose viral think pieces have been featured on CNN, HuffPost, Buzzfeed, USA Today, BET and several other national news outlets. Her work mainly focuses on dissecting pop culture, promoting emotional intelligence and fostering activism through the arts.

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Featured News April 21, 2021

Prince Harry returns to US after meeting only once with William, Charles: report

Prince Harry has returned home to California from London this week following the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, opting not to...

Featured Politics April 21, 2021

USDA extends universal free lunch through 2022 school year

The United States Department of Agriculture announced its plans to expand school nutrition programs to all students across the country. Tuesday, the...

Celebs Entertainment Featured April 15, 2021

Issa Rae covers May issue of Rolling Stone, admits to being a workaholic

These days Issa Rae can do no wrong and so it only made sense that the Black Twitter fave be...

Featured Sports April 15, 2021

Former LA Dodgers star Yasiel Puig denies sexual assault accusations

This week, former Los Angeles Dodgers athlete Yasiel Puig has come forward to dispute claims that he sexually assaulted a...

Entertainment Featured April 14, 2021

Rapper CHIKA retiring from music after battling mental health issues

This past weekend, Grammy-nominated rapper CHIKA announced via social media that she had made the decision to step back from...

Crime Featured April 14, 2021

Elderly Black woman accuses officer of breaking arm; bodycam video released

The Oklahoma City police are in the crosshairs of public outrage after bodycam footage was released, which shows officers roughly...

Entertainment Featured Television April 14, 2021

Sharon Osbourne reportedly ‘didn’t watch The Talk’ amidst Sheryl Underwood’s PTSD revelation

On Monday, The Talk returned to the airwaves following a month-long hiatus. But despite its much-anticipated comeback one notable person...

Featured Top Stories April 13, 2021

Black patron calls out New Jersey restaurant for racist double standard

A downtown Jersey City restaurant has now found itself in hot water once again after a video emerged that appears...

Featured April 13, 2021

Barack Obama calls on country to ‘reimagine policing’ following Daunte Wright’s death

This week, former President Barack Obama calls on the country to “reimagine policing” after Daunte Wright‘s fatal shooting by a...

Entertainment Featured April 12, 2021

2021 Met Gala moved to September; theme announced

Good news fashionistas! The Met Gala is coming back! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Monday, The Metropolitan Museum of Art...

Entertainment Featured April 12, 2021

Will Smith, Antoine Fuqua move ‘Emancipation’ shoot out of Georgia due to voting laws

In response to Georgia’s controversial new voting restrictions, this week it’s been confirmed that Will Smith and Antoine Fuqua will...

Featured Politics April 12, 2021

Leaked video shows Texas GOP’s plan for voter suppression ‘brigade’

Over the last few days stunning new evidence has emerged that appears to prove what many suspected all along: the...

Entertainment Featured Music April 9, 2021

Kehlani opens up about her sexuality and privilege in the music industry

Oakland-born singer-songwriter Kehlani made headlines this week after she opened up in a recent interview about the privilege she has as...

Featured Politics April 9, 2021

Congress introduces ‘No Hate Act’ aimed at recent racist attacks

In response to all the hate crimes against Asians across the country, this week a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced...

Featured Top Stories April 6, 2021

‘White Lies Matter’ group threatens to turn stolen Confederate statue into toilet if demands not met

This week, a group claiming responsibility for the theft of a Confederate monument in Selma, Alabama, sent out an email...

Entertainment Featured April 6, 2021

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry announce their first Netflix project

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have announced their first project with Netflix which is said to focus on one of their favorite...

Featured April 5, 2021

Teacher sparks outrage for making students watch Derek Chauvin trial and act as mock jurors

A teacher in Dallas has sparked a public outcry from parents and the community at large after it was revealed...

Celebs Featured April 5, 2021

Morgan Freeman stars in new COVID Vaccine PSA: ‘If you trust me, you’ll get the vaccine’

This week Hollywood heavyweight Morgan Freeman is sending an important message to any of his fans who may be on...

Featured News April 5, 2021

Former Teen Vogue EIC Peoples Wagner warned staff about successor Alexi McCammond

A new report claims Teen Vogue’s outgoing editor warned Condé Nast and former staff about her replacement Alexi McCammond‘s racially...

Celebs Featured April 2, 2021

Tia Mowry opens up about reunion with Tamera after more than six months

Like many of us, twin sisters Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Tamera Mowry-Housley were separated for months due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now the dynamic duo...