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Resurrection, our way: On Beyoncé, Linda Martell and staging our own renaissance

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Paris exhibit displays the history of race, politics and power at the Olympics

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US Supreme Court delay forces South Carolina to leave discriminatory congressional map in place

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Colman Domingo, Wendell Pierce, Sheryl Ralph Lee, other celebrities pay tribute to the late Louis Gossett Jr.

Famous fans and co-stars react to the death of Louis Gossett Jr., who died at 87.
/ March 30, 2024

Texas attorney general makes diversity inquiry in new investigation of Boeing supplier

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation of Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems and questioned its hiring practice.
/ March 30, 2024

France lawmakers advance a bill banning hair discrimination

Authors of the bill hope it sends a message of support to Black people and others who have faced hostility…
/ March 30, 2024

Black lawmakers in South Carolina say they were left out of writing anti-discrimination bill

The South Carolina House advanced a bill to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities.
/ March 30, 2024

Tyla, South Africa’s amapiano angel, manifests stardom in debut album

With songs like "Water," Tyla has quickly become one of the leading faces popularizing music originating from Africa
/ March 30, 2024
Madu, Anthony Madu, ballet, Black in ballet, Black dance, Black dancers, Nigeria, Nigerian films, African films, Kachi Benson, Disney, Disney films, Elmhurst Ballet School, theGrio.com

‘Madu,’ the story of Nigeria’s viral young ballet dancer, is a film ‘we can all learn from’ 

The emotional film follows tenacious young ballet dancer Anthony Madu as he overcomes mounting obstacles to pursue his passion. 
/ March 30, 2024

Ex-New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin wants gun, voting rights restored after prison sentence

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has asked a federal judge to restore his rights to carry a gun and…
/ March 30, 2024

Black pastors see popular Easter services as an opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendance

This Easter is an opportunity for Black churches to welcome more visitors to their pews and try to begin reversing…
/ March 30, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams gets baptized in jail by Rev. Al Sharpton on Good Friday

New York City Mayor Eric Adams marked Good Friday by receiving a jailhouse baptism from the Rev. Al Sharpton at…
/ March 30, 2024
Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter, Cowboy core fashion, Rihanna, Black stylists, The Fifteen Percent Pledge, Jayson Tatum, Diana Ross, Black in Style, theGrio.com

Black in style: Beyoncé reminds W magazine ‘Cowboy Carter’ isn’t her first rodeo

This week in style: Levi’s jeans gets in on the Cowboy Carter fun, Rihanna co-signs cowboy core, Black stylists in…
/ March 30, 2024
Travel, Traveling while Black, Black travel, Carnival season, festival season, Jamaica, Jamaica Carnival, Caribbean Carnival, Caribbean travel, Soca, Reggae, Dancehall, theGrio.com

Heading to Jamaica Carnival 2024? Here’s your go-to guide

 Maximize your experience at Jamaica Carnival with this comprehensive guide for 2024.
/ March 29, 2024
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These stores are open Easter Sunday. Here’re the hours for Walmart, Trader Joes and others

Here's a rundown of what stores are open or closed on Easter. It's always a good idea to verify individual…
/ March 29, 2024