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Avon Hartsfield insurance fraud San Diego
January 17, 2020
The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that former felons can’t vote in the state until they have paid up all fines, fees and restitution.
January 17, 2020
Because it’s a facility dedicated to President Obama, it should definitely get a basketball court. So Nike is giving millions for an entire athletic complex
Howard University
January 17, 2020
An art collector has donated 152 pieces by Black artists to Howard University, some old and rare and collectively valued at $2.5 million.
January 17, 2020
Kenneth Petersen, who lives in Texas found his way into a GroupMe chat run by New Jersey teens and made the threat, authorities say
Russell Simmons Oprah thegrio.com
January 17, 2020
Oprah Winfrey pulled support from a documentary project featuring women who are accusing rap mogul Russell Simmons of rape, filmmakers feel blindsided.
Gilberto Mercedes thegrio.com
January 17, 2020
A Black woman has filed a $5 million lawsuit against a white former New York cop for breaking into her house, yelling obscenities and racial slurs at her.
Watchmen theGrio.com
January 17, 2020
The series Watchmen was an instant success on HBO, but now the network has announced the show will not move on to a second season.
Wendy Williams theGrio.com
January 17, 2020
Wendy Williams apologizes and donates to charity for imitating someone with a cleft lip after thousands sign a petition to have her canceled.
Joe Biden theGrio.com
Joe Biden proposes giving HBCU’s $70 billion under the plan to invest in infrastructure, boost enrollment and help retain staff, among other things.
Cardi B
January 16, 2020
A Trump supporter trolled Cardi B on Twitter after the “Bodak Yellow” rapper flirted with the idea of running for political office.
Drake
January 16, 2020
Drake posted several photos of various items of personal importanc to his Instagram story, one being a note from the Obamas.
Boosie
January 16, 2020
After rumors spread alleging that Boosie beat up George Zimmerman, the rapper took to Instagram to lay out the facts.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Val Demings theGrio.com
January 16, 2020
Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Val Demings have made history as the first members of the CBC to be selected as managers for a president’s impeachment trial.
prisoners in jail thegrio.com
January 16, 2020
Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman is grappling with where to house 625 violent offenders currently in need of jail cells.
January 16, 2020
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld a 12-year prison sentence for Willie Nash, who was found to be in possession of a cellphone while in prison.
Rocky Johnson theGrio.com
January 16, 2020
Hall of Fame Wrestler Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson who made history in the WWE and the father of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has died.
black man frustrated
January 15, 2020
Black business owners are routinely denied bank loans, even if they have good credit scores and consistent annual profits.
Tyler Perry theGrio.com
January 15, 2020
Tyler Perry says he has been screwed over by union and nonunion writers and decided to write his own stories and has recently addressed his reasons why.
Tekashi 6ix9ine thegrio.com
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is asking to be released from prison on home confinement over concerns that he is a target for Blood gang members.
Black man's theGrio.com
January 15, 2020
A high school sophomore was suspended from school because he did not cut his hair, but the school changed their position after pressure from the community.