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Drake 21 Savage Her Loss Vogue Lawsuit theGrio.com
November 14, 2022
Drake and 21 Savage's collaborative album, "Her Loss," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Bohls Middle School in Texas middle school teacher
November 14, 2022
An Texas middle school teacher is on administrative leave after being captured on video saying his race is "the superior…
Byron Allen Allen Media Group
November 14, 2022
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group has signed a deal to make five of its television networks available on the Hulu…
November 13, 2022
On Nov. 12, “Saturday Night Live” continued its tradition of having Dave Chappelle host post-election episodes.
Bobbi Wilson
November 13, 2022
Lawshe has lived across the street from Joseph for nearly eight years and serves as co-chair and treasurer of the…
November 12, 2022
Mutulu Shakur, stepfather of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur, will be freed from prison on medical parole on Dec. 16.
November 12, 2022
The North Carolina sheriff resigned in late October following a leaked recording of his derogatory 2019 rant about Black employees.
November 11, 2022
Two Alabama high schools named after confederate figures will be renamed after a pioneering Black chemist and civil rights leaders. 
Black veterans discriminated against
November 11, 2022
A new study found that Black veterans were racially discriminated against when it came to receiving their government-issued benefits.
November 11, 2022
An audience member at the Royal Opera House in London has been permanently banned after heckling a young Black actor.
Mother Randle and other survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre
November 11, 2022
"Mother" Lessie Benningfield Randle, one of the 1921 massacre's last three survivors, celebrated her 108th birthday on Thursday.
November 11, 2022
A groundbreaking grassroots strategy demonstrated that an engaged diverse electorate is the deciding factor in battleground races.
Megan Thee Stallion
November 11, 2022
The Southern Black Girls & Women's Consortium published a letter in support of Megan Thee Stallion, condemning violence against women.
November 11, 2022
Joe Tate has made history by becoming the first Black representative to serve as House Speaker in Michigan.
November 11, 2022
Singer-musician Lizzo will receive the People's Champion Award at the 2022 People's Choice Awards on Dec. 6.
Black Panther thegrio.com
November 10, 2022
Chadwick Boseman’s "Black Panther" suit will be the centerpiece of a National Museum of African American History and Culture exhibit.
November 10, 2022
Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson has been tapped to host the inaugural HBCU Honors award show, which is slated for 2023.
Tyrone Downie
November 10, 2022
Tyrone Downie, keyboardist for Bob Marley and The Wailers, died Saturday at a hospital in his native Jamaica; he was…
Tierra Whack
November 10, 2022
Rapper Tierra Whack was detained Tuesday at a Philly airport security checkpoint for possessing a loaded handgun.
Mariah Carey thegrio.com
November 10, 2022
Singer-songwriter Mariah Carey is bringing a primetime, two-hour special, "Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!" to CBS on Dec. 20.