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Aurora James Fifteen Percent Pledge theGrio.com
Founded by Aurora James, the Fifteen Percent Pledge has channeled $10 billion to Black businesses since 2020.
/ April 4, 2022
Denzel Washington thegrio.com
Actor Denzel Washington broke his silence about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 94th Oscars during an interview with…
/ April 4, 2022
94th Annual Academy Awards - Show
According to reports, production on two Will Smith films have been pushed back after the fallout from his now infamous…
/ April 4, 2022
The Shelby County Election Commission has been hit with a lawsuit by the NAACP Memphis Branch, voting rights group, and…
/ April 4, 2022
Desiree Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack discuss Fashion Fair's legacy and the process of bringing the cosmetics brand back to…
/ April 4, 2022
The original Entertainment Studios doc on Will Smith explores how The Fresh Prince became movie industry royalty.
/ April 4, 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
Republicans and Democrats are still clashing over Judge Jackson’s nomination despite almost certain confirmation.
/ April 4, 2022
The NFL is opening a pathway for African players with a three-day developmental camp in Accra, Ghana in June.
/ April 4, 2022
64th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Telecast
theGrio highlights five of the biggest moments from the 64th Grammys on Sunday, featuring artists like Silk Sonic and Jazmine…
/ April 4, 2022
The unnamed Whitney Young Magnet High School teacher taught history and reportedly had numerous complaints against him.
/ April 4, 2022
I’ve said many times over the past year that Jazmine Sullivan’s "Heaux Tales" is easily one of the best albums…
/ April 4, 2022
Comedian Chris Rock wearing a black jacket
This piece has nothing to do with The Slap. It’s about Chris Rock, the legendary comedian who’s touring with a…
/ April 4, 2022