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October 20, 2022
BET announces the full list of 2022 "Soul Train Awards" nominations and Deon Cole as the ceremony's host.
Philly 5 by 25, Black homeownership
October 20, 2022
Nonprofits across Philadelphia are collaborating for the Philly 5 by 25 initiative, which aims to boost Black and brown homeownership.
October 19, 2022
Glenn Rogers Sr. made history 50 years ago when he became the first Black player on the Memphis Tigers football…
October 19, 2022
Florida A&M will increase housing options by acquiring property near the campus for students to lease beginning next year.
October 19, 2022
An African American culture class has been transforming the lives of Black boys at city schools in Roanoke, Virginia for…
Paramount  UK Launch - Arrivals
October 19, 2022
Viola Davis will produce the animated short film from 22-year-old environmental activist Maya Penn, who is making her directorial debut.
Rev. Charles Southall III, New Orleans
October 19, 2022
Rev. Charles Southall III of New Orleans has pleaded guilty to money laundering after defrauding his church and parishioners of…
Gianna Floyd Sues Kanye West
October 19, 2022
Roxie Washington, the mother of George Floyd's daughter, sent Kanye West a cease-and-desist letter regarding his "Drink Champs" comments.
October 19, 2022
Harlem Festival of Culture, formerly known as the Harlem Cultural Festival, partners with AMC Networks for screenings and live events.
Garry Owens Seattle
October 19, 2022
Garry Owens, described as "a loving warrior for justice," grew up attending south Seattle schools and joined the Black Panther…
Brittney Griner
October 19, 2022
As of last week, President Biden said there had been no progress in discussing Brittney Griner's situation with President Vladimir…
Clark Atlanta shooting -theGrio.com
October 18, 2022
Several HBCUs in the Atlanta area are increasing their security measures following a shooting at a recent homecoming event.
N.O.R.E. Talks Kanye West
October 18, 2022
N.O.R.E. has apologized for allowing Kanye West to make disrespectful remarks about George Floyd during an appearance on "Drink Champs."
Kaalan sentenced to 50 years
October 18, 2022
Los Angeles rapper Kaalan Walker will spend a minimum of 50 years behind bars after he was convicted of a…
Theaters Across New York City Remain Dark
October 18, 2022
The Michael Jackson Estate will open a production of "MJ the Musical" at the Prince Edward Theatre in March 2024…
Antonio Dennard
October 18, 2022
Former NFL player Antonio Dennard was shot and killed outside a bar in Reading, Pennsylvania, over the weekend.
2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals
October 18, 2022
Get ready for some more Creed! The highly anticipated third installment in the Rocky spin-off series is officially just months…
Glastonbury Festival 2022 - Day Five
October 18, 2022
Kendrick Lamar's Paris stop on his "The Big Steppers" tour will be streamed live exclusively to Prime Video and Amazon…
Bronny James thegrio.com
October 18, 2022
Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, has entered an NIL agreement with Beats by Dre.
October 17, 2022
Hip-Hop star Missy Elliot is set to have a street named after her in her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia.Â