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Jo Martin thegrio.com
January 28, 2020
Doctor Who had a historic Sunday night when the BBC sci-fi show unveiled its first Black Doctor in the series’ 57-year history.
Terrance J theGrio.com
January 28, 2020
Terrence Jenkins, former host of BET’s 106 & Park, was hired by billionaire Robert F. Smith’s film and TV production company to lead talent engagement.
Kobe Bryant theGrio.com
January 28, 2020
The NBA has temporarily postponed tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers-Clippers game to give the Lakers time to grieve the sudden death of Kobe Bryant.
Vegan
January 27, 2020
The trend toward more plant-based diets is increasing among African Americans and that is being reflected among rap artists, who are making it more popular
Jelani Maraj
January 27, 2020
A judge sentenced Jelani Maraj to 25 years to life in prison for repeatedly raping his 11-year-old stepdaughter. Maraj is the brother of rapper Nicki Minaj.
Kwame Kilpatrick
January 27, 2020
Peter Karmanos Jr., who founded Compuware, is asking President Donald Trump to commute the sentence of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Congresswoman Gwen Moore theGrio.com
January 27, 2020
Rep. Gwen Moore is teaming up with Rep. Cedric Richmond and other House Democrats to co-sponsor the CROWN Act, a bill that would ban hair discrimination.
Kobe Bryant theGrio.com
January 27, 2020
MSNBC host Alison Morris said she “unfortunately stuttered” while reporting on the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter.
Barack And Michelle Obama Attend Portrait Unveiling At Nat'l Portrait Gallery theGrio.com
January 27, 2020
The official portraits of our forever president, Barack Obama, and first lady, Michelle, will hit the road on a five-city national tour starting June 2021.
Titus Cromer theGrio.com
January 27, 2020
Titus Cromer Jr., 16, passed away on Friday, just days after he was relocated to a Livingston County rehabilitation center and had shown some signs of hope.
January 24, 2020
Three brothers, looking to provide economic uplift in their hometown of Louisville, Ky., have decided to open up its first Black-owned bourbon company
January 24, 2020
Ranked 67th, Coco Gauff pulled off a surprse by taking out the no. 1 ranked Osaka. Meanwhile, Serena Williams lost to 27th seeded Wang Quang of China
Basketball player thegrio.com
January 24, 2020
The family of high school basketball player Jace Colucci says this is not the first time an incident like this has occurred and the school system isn’t doing enough to prevent them
homeless theGrio.com
January 24, 2020
Black people make up 13 percent of the United States population yet accounted for 40 percent of the homeless population in America last year.
Mary J. Blige theGrio.com
January 24, 2020
‘Power Book II: Ghost,’ the spinoff of ‘Power,’ released its first image promoting the show and it features singer Mary J. Blige.
Spartan Legion band theGrio.com
January 24, 2020
Norfolk State University’s Spartan Legion band was voted 2019 HBCU Sports Band of the Year— securing bragging rights for the school and thousands of alumni.
Zymere Perkins theGrio.com
January 24, 2020
Brute of a man from New York, Rysheim Smith, was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend’s 6-year-old son and now faces a life sentence.
January 23, 2020
The couple did not offer an explanation behind their decision to end their marriage but asked that their privacy be respected
Kodak Black thegrio.com
January 23, 2020
Kodak Black claims he is subject to abuse while serving his federal prison term and now has turned to civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump to investigate
Maya Moore
January 23, 2020
The Minnesota Lynx forward is dedicating more time to fighting for Jonathan Irons, who she says was wrongly convicted of a shooting