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Dave Chappelle, Saudi Arabia, theGrio.com
October 3, 2025
Dave Chappelle joined fellow comedians Kevin Hart, Chris Tucker, Wayne Brady, Hannibal Buress and more during the Riyadh Comedy Festival.
Uncle Nearest, Black-owned brands, theGrio.com
October 3, 2025
Challenges remain, but after a rocky summer, Uncle Nearest’s core business is seen as strong enough to weather the storm.
Sara Sidner, breast cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CNN, Black news anchors, theGrio.com
October 2, 2025
After documenting her diagnosis and double mastectomy, CNN's Sara Sidner continues to share her journey openly.
Eric Jerome Dickey, Friends and Lovers, Black romance, Lifetime, theGrio.com
October 2, 2025
“Friends and Lovers” will join other high-profile Black romance titles in Lifetime’s upcoming “Love of a Lifetime” lineup. 
Arian Simone, Fearless Fun, Fearless Global Initiative, Venture capitalism, theGrio.com
October 2, 2025
The Fearless Fund launches the Fearless Global Initiative one year after a conservative group challenged their mission.
Monkey Happy Birthday, Polk County Florida, Black children, Black families, theGrio.com
October 2, 2025
Desarae Prather, a mother in Florida, is seeking action after footage of a teacher singing a racially insensitive song to…
Renée Elise Goldsberry, Satisfied, theGrio.com
October 1, 2025
Renée Elise Goldsberry opens up about her story and life starring in “Hamilton” in the new intimate documentary “Satisfied.”
Joshua Allen, So You Think You Can Dance, Joshua Allen death, theGrio.com
October 1, 2025
More details emerge about the death of professional dancer and actor Joshua Allen, who died on Tuesday at age 36.
Cassie Ventura, Diddy, Diddy trial, sex trafficking, theGrio.com
October 1, 2025
Cassie details the toll not only Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged years of abuse took but also the high-profile sex trafficking…
Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Kulture, Papa Bear, theGrio.com
October 1, 2025
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj stoke years-long feud in online back-and-forth as “Am I the Drama?” reaches double platinum. 
EA Games, EA Sports, The Sims, Jared Kushner, Trump Administration, theGrio.com
September 30, 2025
EA Games agrees to a $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners. 
September 30, 2025
NBA player Donovan Mitchell and singer Coco Jones announced their engagement after two years of dating on July 11.
Malik Nabers, Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants, NFL, theGrio.com
September 30, 2025
Odell Beckham Jr. is speaking out after New York Giants Malik Nabers injured himself in a season-ending accident at MetLife. 
Tyreek Hill, Tyreek Hill injury, Miami Dolphins, NFL, theGrio.com
September 30, 2025
The footage from Tyreek Hill’s brutal knee injury during Monday night's game has fans and fellow players alike reeling online.
Honeybeez, FAMU, HBCU, Joe Bullard, theGrio.com
September 30, 2025
Joe Bullard walks back halftime dig about Alabama State’s Honeybeez after drawing outrage during the viral moment.
Tyler James Williams, Crohn's, IBD, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
September 30, 2025
After experiencing symptoms that landed him in the ER, Tyler James Williams was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2015 at…
Brandon Hammond, Soul Food, Black Hollywood, Castleman disease, theGrio.com
September 29, 2025
Brandon Hammond, who starred in “Soul Food,” “Space Jam,” “Menace II Society,” and more, reveals why he stopped acting.
Ruth & Boaz, DeVon Franklin, Serayah, Tyler Lepley, Netflix, Tyler Perry, theGrio.com
September 29, 2025
Producer DeVon Franklin, Serayah, and Tyler Lepley describe what it was like to translate the biblical love story for modern…
Demartravion "Trey" Reed, Delta State University, theGrio.com
September 29, 2025
The family of Demartravion “Trey” Reed, Delta State University student found hanging on campus, honors him with funeral.
Raven Ross, Pilates, theGrio.com
September 26, 2025
Raven Ross discusses internet controversy, her new app, and how she’s bringing pilates to as many as possible.