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July 21, 2022
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been asked to probe a traffic stop Saturday that left a Black man badly…
University of Houston, theGrio.com
July 21, 2022
Two University of Houston volleyball players who were previously accused of racism have reportedly been reinstated to the program.
July 20, 2022
The National Endowment for the Arts recently announced that three Detroit musicians are the recipients of the 2023 NEA Jazz…
Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter thegrio.com
July 20, 2022
Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, frontman of The Roots, is becoming a venture capitalist with the firm Impellent Ventures.
July 20, 2022
The attorney for Jayland Walker's family has requested the US Attorney to investigate Walker's death at the hands of Akron,…
July 20, 2022
Michael A. Cox Sr. has been described as a “very somber, very straight-down-the-middle,” almost professorial officer.
Adobe
July 20, 2022
The St. Louis-based nonprofit, Brownpreneurs, aims to foster, support, and train the next generation of Black entrepreneurs.
July 20, 2022
Homer G. Phillips Hospital was once a treasure of Black life in St. Louis, a backbone of the community during…
Byron Allen Allen Media Group
July 20, 2022
Allen acquired the network for $11 million after approval from a Florida bankruptcy court, according to a company press release.
July 20, 2022
Michael Henderson, known for playing bass with Miles Davis and Stevie Wonder as well as singing with Norman Connors, has…
July 20, 2022
Temporary menstrual changes may be more of a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine than previously understood, new research finds.
Lancôme-Lupita-Nyong
July 20, 2022
Forty Black female college students received scholarships through Lancôme to help further their education and career path.
July 20, 2022
Nataki Garrett, who was hired in 2019, and has been elevated to a leading role at the theater festival, held…
theGRIO.com
July 20, 2022
Academy Award-winning actress / comedian Mo'Nique announced that she will be taping a stand-up special for Netflix.
July 20, 2022
The Louisville Courier-Journal launched a four-week anti-racism challenge as a call to action in the ongoing fight against bigotry and…
Six Flags Texas thegrio.com
July 19, 2022
Six Flags already provides great adventures and now the amusement park company has taken steps to become even more inclusive.
July 19, 2022
The American Nurses Association has recognized the organization’s history of systemic racism by issuing an apology to nurses of color.
July 19, 2022
The adventure drama, which is inspired by true events, is slated for theatrical release on Sept. 16.
Herschel Walker
July 19, 2022
Despite questions about his credibility and opinions on key issues, the hall of famer is believed to be a frontrunner…
July 19, 2022
The video shows two young Black girls who appear to be snubbed by a performer dressed as Rosita at Sesame…