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De Blasio
January 8, 2019
A group of bail reform advocates have become vocal about efforts by New York mayor Bill de Blasio to implement tougher bail restrictions
Lady Gaga thegrio.com
January 8, 2019
dream hampton, the producer who released the blistering 3-part Lifetime docuseries Surviving R Kelly, called out Lady Gaga for turning down an opportunity to speak out against the singer.
Jazmine Barnes thegrio.com
January 8, 2019
Christopher Cevilla opened up about the news that his daughter’s alleged killers had been captured after a week-long manhunt that ended with the arrests of 20-year-old Eric Black and 24-year old Larry Woodruffe.
R. Kelly thegrio.com
January 8, 2019
After the Lifetime series Surviving R. Kelly aired with testimonies from women detailing vicious beatings and sexual abuse at the hands of the disgraced musician, a Facebook page was created vowing to take down his accusers one by one.
Kevin Hart thegrio.com
January 8, 2019
Kevin Hart is trying hard to get back into the good graces of the LGBTQ community and took to the airwaves of his SiriusXM show “Straight from the Hart” to once again apologize for the homophobic jokes that landed him in big trouble.
Mike James racially profiled by Milan police. (Mike James_Twitter) thegrio.com
January 7, 2019
A former NBA player who plays basketball in Italy now, says he was racially profiled by Italian police while walking the streets of Milan with his friends and claims guns were pointed at them.
Harlem Children's Zone thegrio.com
January 7, 2019
There’s outrage in a Harlem community after a report was released showing that area children were exposed to toxic levels of lead in a building where performing arts and health programs have been held.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
January 7, 2019
Jada Pinkett Smith, like many of us, is wondering why people are still supporting the Pissy Pied Piper after discovering that R. Kelly’s music streams increased substantially once the Surviving R. Kelly Lifetime docuseries premiered.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez talks to Anderson Cooper for 60 Minutes interview. (CBS News/60 Minutes) thegrio.com
January 7, 2019
US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is proving each day that she’s cut from the same cloth as auntie Maxine Waters who never backs down from taking Donald Trump to task.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
January 7, 2019
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has decided not to honor civil rights icon Angela Davis with its human rights awards after complaints poured in asking the organization to reconsider its decision.
Alabama State
January 4, 2019
The Alabama State Mighty Marching Hornets high stepped into the Tournament of Roses parade on New Year’s Day, making history in the process
Houston
January 4, 2019
A 27-year-old Texas man is in custody after police said he made a disturbing 911 call admitting that he viciously shot a woman and his three kids.
wanda smith
January 4, 2019
Months after a blowup involving Katt Williams and co-host Frank Ski, radio personality Wanda Smith was shown the door at V103
Wesley Bell thegrio.com
January 4, 2019
Wesley Bell, St. Louis County’s new prosecutor, has hit the ground running on his second day in his new position by firing a top assistant prosecutor.
Ginuwine Nick Cannon thegrio.com
January 4, 2019
Ginuwine and Nick Cannon both got clowned by Twitter for new looks they debuted this week.
Rashida Tlaib thegrio.com
January 4, 2019
Racists went on the attack online after Michigan Democrat, Rashida Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American woman to serve in Congress was sworn in using a Koran.
Kevin Hart thegrio.com
January 4, 2019
Kevin Hart said he’s reconsidering whether he should accept the offer to host the 2019 Oscars.
John Legend
January 4, 2019
John Legend did not hold back last night on Twitter when he explained his decision to participate in Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly docu-series that debuted Thursday night.
Ebro
January 3, 2019
Ebro Darden, the popular New York radio personality steps into a new role with the company that will help bring hip-hop and R&B to the forefront
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
January 3, 2019
The state found that it cost more to house inmates in private prisons than in state run facilities, particularly with the declining prison population