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CinemaCon 2023 - Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation
May 23, 2023
"The Color Purple" trailer is finally here! Fans have finally gotten a glimpse of the highly anticipated "bold new take"…
Ludacris Honored With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
May 23, 2023
LL Cool J is returning to "NCIS." After playing Sam Hanna on "NCIS: Los Angeles" for 14 seasons, the actor…
2022 Billboard Music Awards - Arrivals
May 23, 2023
The Harlem Festival of Culture announced its 2023 lineup, including headliners Teyana Taylor and Wyclef Jean.
Memphis in May 2023
May 23, 2023
One Game of Bones competitor accused the Memphis sheriffs of escorting "only our black members" from the fest with racial…
May 23, 2023
David Lundie says he faced racist tokenization and microaggressions and was held to different conduct standards than white deputies.
May 22, 2023
Alfa Barrie’s school will hold a memorial and a vigil for the 11-year-old boy who tragically drowned, a New York…
Tuskegee Airman celebrates 100th birthday by embarking on a cruise
May 22, 2023
One of the few surviving Tuskegee Airmen celebrated his 100th birthday onboard Princess Cruises on May 21. 
Cheltenham Festival 2023: Day Four
May 22, 2023
Idris Elba is involved in a project that will shine a light on racism in the music industry. The "Luther"…
2022 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 2 - Day 2
May 22, 2023
Famed wax museum Madame Tussauds has unveiled two stunning new figures of hip-hop baddie of Megan Thee Stallion.
PFLAG 50th Anniversary Gala
May 22, 2023
Actress Tati Gabrielle is finalizing negotiations to star as Jade in the film "Mortal Kombat 2," sequel to the hit…
Stevie Wonder thegrio.com AP
May 22, 2023
Music icon Stevie Wonder is the recipient of an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Fordham University.
Michigan football director racist
May 22, 2023
Glenn "Shemy" Schembechler, the new assistant director of Michigan football recruiting, quit after his online activity was discovered.
Florida travel advisory, Ron DeSantis, erasing Black history, theGrio.com
May 22, 2023
The NAACP is warning Black Americans against traveling to Florida in light of Gov. Ron DeSantis' alleged hostility toward them.
May 21, 2023
A Chicago anti-violence worker was fatally shot Wednesday in a murder involving two suspects yet to be identified.
May 21, 2023
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore encouraged Morehouse's graduating class of 2023 to celebrate their history during his commencement speech Sunday.
Variety's Power Of Young Hollywood Celebration Presented By Facebook Gaming/Meta - Arrivals
May 20, 2023
“It took me 20 takes,” Halle said about trying to recreate the hair-flip scene while having her hair in locs.
New York hospital bike -- Sarah Comrie
May 19, 2023
An attorney for the woman appearing to steal a bike from a young Black man in New York City is…
Met Gala 2023 - Karl Lagerfeld Red Carpet Looks
May 19, 2023
Grammy-winning singer Lizzo accepted the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award on May 18 in recognition of her commitment to social justice.
Oklahoma boy, 13, earns bachelor's in cybersecurity, computer science
May 19, 2023
A 13-year-old Oklahoma boy is making history as the youngest-ever graduate from Oklahoma City Community College.
May 19, 2023
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