Black History Month

Stacey Abrams ‘marketing’ herself to be Biden’s VP draws criticism from Dem congressman

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Los Angeles Lakers return $4.6 million federal loan

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Vice President Mike Pence tours Mayo Clinic without mask

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Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine donate money for meals, coronavirus testing in Compton

It was announced that Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are giving back to Compton by donating money for free meals,…
/ April 28, 2020
Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry considering re-opening his studio amid coronavirus pandemic

Tyler Perry is considering re-opening his massive studio in Atlanta but has a plan in place to make sure that…
/ April 27, 2020

Marine sentenced for threatening to assassinate Trump

Mickael Gedlu, a former Marine, has been sentenced to 18 months in a Texas federal prison after he threatened to…
/ April 27, 2020

Michael Jordan donating ‘The Last Dance’ proceeds to charity

Michael Jordan has announced he is donating all proceeds from ESPN docuseries 'The Last Dance' to charity.
/ April 27, 2020
Michelle Obama theGrio.com

Michelle Obama ‘Becoming’ doc set for Netflix on May 6

Michelle Obama announced that her 2018 "Becoming" book has morphed into a Netflix documentary that appears focused on community events…
/ April 27, 2020
Morehouse thegrio.com

Morehouse College pledges laptop giveaway for students as pandemic highlights digital divide

Morehouse College announced that it partnered with Microsoft to provide Surface tablets for new enrollees this fall amid a coronavirus…
/ April 26, 2020

Public jazz funerals, a cherished New Orleans tradition, are additional casualties to coronavirus

In New Orleans, one of the most affected cities, the pandemic has put a hold on one of the city's…
/ April 25, 2020

Kanye West crowned hip-hop’s second billionaire by Forbes

Kanye West famously rapped "Wait 'til I get my money right" on his 2007 single "Can't Tell Me Nothing." That…
/ April 25, 2020

Georgia leaders say reopening state is ‘attack’ on Black people

Black leaders in Georgia believe that Gov. Brian Kemp reopening businesses in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic is an…
/ April 24, 2020

Teddy Riley and Babyface talk epic ‘Verzuz’ battle with Trevor Noah

Teddy Riley, Babyface and Trevor Noah discuss the producer's Versuz Instagram Live battle which produced a lot of funny memes.
/ April 24, 2020

Stacey Abrams: ‘I’d be concerned if Biden’s VP pick isn’t a woman of color’

Stacey Abrams says that presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden should pick a running mate that is a woman of color…
/ April 23, 2020

World Health Org. confirms COVID-19 came from animals and not lab

WHO has found evidence that indicates coronavirus was not produced in a laboratory but instead originated in China late last…
/ April 22, 2020