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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 1, 2019
The woman who took a picture of a man sleeping in a Fayette County, Georgia McDonald’s and posted it on Facebook has apologized for her actions.
July 1, 2019
In a historic year that has seen quite a few women of color win beauty pageants, Brianna Mason, has become the first Black woman to win Miss Tennessee.
Marshae Jones
July 1, 2019
Nationally and internationally, people are largely against the state of Alabama for arresting Marshae Jones but opnions are different in Alabama.
Musician R. Kelly departs the Leighton Criminal Court building after pleading not guilty to 11 additional sex-related charges, Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)
July 1, 2019
Singer R. Kelly is not hiding out in his condo as sexual assault charges continue to pile on. Instead, he is out playing b-ball and dining at top eateries.
Ciara
July 1, 2019
Ciara was met with criticism from some her Christian fans who feel that supporting World Pride the singer is supporting sin.
Kamala Harris thegrio.com
July 1, 2019
Kamala Harris, Democratic presidential hopeful is firing back at Donald Trump, Jr. who shared a Twitter post that seemed to question her American Blackness,
Cardi B
July 1, 2019
During a live video posted on Instagram Cardi B explains why she had words with El Gordo y La Flaca (Univision) entertainment reporter Gelena Solano.
Jada Pinkett Smith
July 1, 2019
Jada Pinkett Smith wasn’t ready to get married when she got pregnant by Will Smith, but her mother felt “differently.“ and convinced her to marry him.
Howard University
June 21, 2019
Committing themselves to their alma mater, the Howard U. class of 1969 came up with monumental gift
Condoleeza Rice
June 21, 2019
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says compared to what she experienced growing up in Alabama, the racial climate under Trump is not worse
Beyonce
June 21, 2019
Ahead of the release of the Disney remake, Beyonce met with Syndee Winters, who plays the role of Simba’s love interest in the popular Broadway musical
Rihanna
June 21, 2019
Needless to say it was hilarious watching the comedian and singer throw back liquor, dance and chop it up
police
June 21, 2019
Richard Lewis’ breakup with Tiera Cotton escalated from arguing to throwing objects to eventually him pouring the cleaning substance in her beverage, police say
Central Park Five
June 17, 2019
The chief prosecutor in Manhattan says he has no plans to look back at sex crimes cases prosecuted by Linda Fairstein and Elizabeth Lederer who led the Central Park Five prosecution
Common
June 17, 2019
Chicago-bred rapper Common told Jada Pinkett Smith he’s ready to settle down on her Facebook Live show
June 17, 2019
Toronto fans, in their glee over winning their first NBA championship, are also showing what good sports they can be by supporting KD
June 17, 2019
O.J. Simpson joined Twitter two days after the 25th anniversary of the murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in 2003,  and he didn’t waste any time shocking his followers.
Michelle Barack Obama thegrio.com
June 17, 2019
Barack Obama and our Michelle Obama – our POTUS and FLOTUS for life – are enjoying a fabulous and well-deserved family vacation in the south of France.
This 1860-75 photo made available by the Library of Congress shows Harriet Tubman. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is calling "completely erroneous" a report published Friday, June 14, 2019, that an initial 2020 deadline for completing the design of a $20 bill featuring Harriett Tubman could have been met. (Harvey B. Lindsley/Library of Congress via AP)
June 17, 2019
Substantial work had already been done revising the $20 bill with an image of Harriet Tubman before a six-year delay was announced by the Trump administration, citing security and technical concerns.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 17, 2019
In a Twitter post on June 15, Dolezal wrote: “Just wanted to take a moment to recognize Pride Month. I am in absolutely no rush to explore a new relationship, but it still matters to stay visible. My first kiss was with a girl when I was 18. I am bisexual. Just because I have been married (briefly) to a man or have had children by male partners does not mean I am not bi. Just because I’m bi doesn’t mean I’m confused. Just because I’m bi doesn’t mean I’m ‘almost gay.’”