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Kamala Harris theGrio.com
July 11, 2019
Sen. Kamala Harris announced a bold new plan to close down the nation’s backlog of rape kits by the end of her first term in office if elected.
Essence Fest 25th Anniversary
July 9, 2019
The #BlackGirlMagic drip at Essence Fest is an amazing thing to behold whether it’s on stage, behind the camera, or in the boardroom.
Essence Fest 2019
July 8, 2019
Essence Fest 2019 is a wrap and your favorite celebrities showed up and showed out. Find out what Michelle Obama, Lil Kim and more wore in the Big Easy.
Big Freedia
July 3, 2019
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Essence Festival and to commemorate this amazing feat in Black culture, Essence […]
Remi Adeleke thegrio.com
July 2, 2019
In his provocative new memoir, Transformed, actor/author/model Remi Adeleke tells a seemingly impossible (but true) life story.
Phoebe Robinson thegrio.com
June 6, 2019
Phoebe Robinson, the multi-hyphenate entertainer best known for the podcast and HBO show Two Dope Queens, sat down with theGrio for a hilarious interview.
Maya Pope-Chappell
June 5, 2019
Maya Pope Chappell is the host and producer of an online series called How I Got Here on LinkedIn where she interviews successful people.
Kamala Harris
May 22, 2019
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) re-introduced her Maternal CARE Act this week to demolish racial bias in healthcare for Black mothers.
Wendy Williams
May 22, 2019
Kevin  Hunter, the estranged husband of talk show host Wendy Williams, reportedly got into a fist fight with his son Kevin Jr. early Wednesday morning. 
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 15, 2019
Westboro Baptist Church, a hate group, has announced plans to protest at Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Clark Atlanta University.
Laila Ali thegrio.com
May 10, 2019
Laila Ali, the retired, undefeated, four-time world champ is taking on the challenge of spring cleaning and she’s coming prepared with Home Made Simple.
Hill Harper thegrio.com
May 10, 2019
Hill Harper partnered with Experian to launch a program called Experian Boost that is helping his fellow Americans up their credit scores.
Tiffany Cross thegrio.com
May 2, 2019
  The BeatDC co-founder Tiffany Cross reports from Capitol Hill on new measures to stop teachers from being armed in […]
Ladies NIght thegrio.com
April 25, 2019
Music legends Salt-N-Pepa and SWV have teamed up for a new reality show on BET that chronicles their journey on tour together.
Kamala Harris thegrio.com
April 11, 2019
Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) just introduced a resolution designating April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week.
Susan Taylor Batten ABFE thegrio.com
April 5, 2019
Susan Taylor Batten, the president and CEO of the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE), is excited about philanthropy and the Black community.
Shaq thegrio.com
March 24, 2019
In a new interview with theGrio, Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq) reveals how he has managed to keep his bank account flush post-NBA retirement.
The hundred wells of salaga thegrio.com
March 14, 2019
For her third novel, The Hundred Wells of Salaga, Ayesha Harruna Attah explores pre-colonial Ghana through the eyes of two Black women.
March 3, 2019
When I Get Home is a bold, smart, sonically interesting album that will secure a solid position in Solange’s ever evolving list of artistic achievements.
Jussie Smollett spoke with Robin Roberts on GMA for his first TV interview since his assault in Chicago. (ABC News) thegrio.com
February 20, 2019
Actor and music artist Jussie Smollett has been indicted by a grand jury for filing a false police report in connection with his alleged assault in Chicago last month.