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June 12, 2019
San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray, who’s been more or less a dad to his little brother, made sure […]
June 12, 2019
John Legend is trying to help make diaper duty so much better for dads.The EGOT-award-winning artist has teamed up with Pampers as part of a initiative to install 5,000 changing tables in men’s restrooms across the US and Canada.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 12, 2019
  TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our reporters […]
Lee Merritt thegrio.com
June 12, 2019
Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt is demanding answers in the mysterious death of a Black father and Army vet who sought to settle an old DUI warrant.Merritt and the family have questions about how the man’s body was returned to the family missing vital organs and his throat.
Police Car thegrio.com
June 12, 2019
  TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our reporters and videographers will investigate […]
wendy williams
June 12, 2019
Wendy Williams is clearly ready to move on with her love life since announcing her split from husband Kevin Hunter earlier this year.Well at least it seems that way since the newly-minted single lady was seen out and about with a 27-year-old fashion designer, according to reports.
Trayvon Martin thegrio.com
June 12, 2019
After a woke high school valedictorian had her mic cut off by the school’s principal because she referenced Tamir Rice and Trayvon Martin during her remarks the Texas school district found itself in the midst of a social media firestorm.
Stacey Abrams
June 11, 2019
Making good on her promise to “stay and fight” in Georgia as its new abortion laws loom, the former gubernatorial candidate is finding money for groups who support reproductive rights
June 11, 2019
The unexplained death of transgender woman Layleen Polanco at New York’s city jail is spurring advocacy groups to demand answers
Indya Moore attends the FX Network's "Pose" Season 2 Premiere on June 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
June 11, 2019
Moore was caught on camera snatching the sign from a Dion Cini, who reportedly holds a weekly demonstration with a small group of fellow supporters, across from Trump Tower in New York City.After Moore snatched the poster out of Cini’s hands, the trans actress stomped on it and seemingly tried to destroy it.
Rihanna theGrio.com
June 11, 2019
Rihanna’s wild, wild thoughts are becoming pretty tame these days.The 31-year-old singer and beauty and fashion mogul sat down with Sarah Paulson, her Ocean 8 co-star, for Interview magazine to dish about her personal life, including her new man.
Bushwick Bill
June 11, 2019
Rapper Scarface, of the legendary rap group the Geto Boys. is rolling up his sleeves and throwing his hat in the ring to run for Houston City Council District D.
Jussie Smollett thegrio.com
June 11, 2019
Jussie Smollett popped up on social media to celebrate Pride Month after taking a self-imposed hiatus following police claims that he faked a hate crime attack earlier this year.
Actors Will Smith (L) and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith arrive at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Focus" at the Chinese Theatre on February 24, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
June 11, 2019
Jada Pinkett Smith goes deep on another episode of her hit talk show, Red Table Talk.In monday’s episode, the actress took viewers inside her Hollywood marriage and revealed the some of the challenges that she and Will Smith faced as she tried to break free and live her best life independently.
June 10, 2019
Steve Harvey’s seven children and five grandchildren surprised the host with a touching tribute on a special Father’s Day episode on his talk-show, “STEVE.”
June 10, 2019
  Billy Porter unapologetically knows no bounds, whether it’s dazzling in an over-the-top couture gown on the red carpet or […]
Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise, Ava DuVernay, Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson and Antron McCay attend Netflix's FYSEE event for "When They See Us" at Netflix FYSEE at Raleigh Studios on June 09, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
June 10, 2019
Since the release of Ava DuVerynay’s masterful portrayal of the railroading of five teens of color in 1989 in When They See Us, the racist prosecutor has been dealing with the fallout of her actions.And now, DuVernay is revealing that Fairstein needs to be held accountable.
Houston
June 10, 2019
n an intense exchange, a woman can be heard pleading with police to put down their guns aimed squarely at an unarmed Black man who was on his knees.She cries while begging officers from the Hawthorne Police Department not to shoot the man in front of her as she records.
football thegrio.com
June 10, 2019
  A Texas football referee has been sidelined for the 2019 season amid reports he was caught using offensive racial […]
New Hampshire TheGrio
June 10, 2019
The family behind an Ohio bakery has won an $11 million judgment against Oberlin College claiming they suffered backlash from […]