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‘I wanted to save Earl’: DMX’s ex-wife Tashera Simmons speaks about the role of trauma in their marriage

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The historical significance of Match Day and why Morehouse went above and beyond for the next generation of physicians

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A historic Black community in Maryland is fighting to protect its last wetlands from development

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Tina Turner sales name, image and likeness rights and majority of music catalog sold to Swedish company

A Swedish company has acquired the name, image and likeness rights of the late Tina Turner, including portions of her…
/ March 21, 2026
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Dawn Staley gives an HBCU team a taste of luxury before NCAA Tournament showdown

Dawn Staley surprised Southern University’s women’s basketball team with a luxury gift ahead of their NCAA Tournament matchup.
/ March 21, 2026
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Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry released from hospital months after devastating pageant fall

Miss Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry, has been released from the hospital, four months after a shocking fall at the Miss Universe…
/ March 21, 2026
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The Black history behind K-Pop band, BTS’s new ‘Arirang’ album

A BTS promo video sparked backlash, and revealed a forgotten piece of Black history tied to Howard University.
/ March 20, 2026

Trump administration to temporarily display controversial Caesar Rodney statue in D.C. for 250th anniversary

The Trump administration will temporarily display Caesar Rodney’s statue in Washington, D.C., ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary,
/ March 20, 2026
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Kevin Hart launches ‘Funny AF’ to find next stand-up star on Netflix

Kevin Hart’s new Netflix series Funny AF premieres April 20, featuring a comedy competition with live voting and guest judges…
/ March 20, 2026
Ally Love, Dwyane Wade, JPMorgan Wealth Management CEO Kristen Lemkau, Tom Brady, A’ja Wilson and Megan Rapinoe during the JPMorganChase Athlete Council meeting on March 18, 2026.

Dwyane Wade and A’ja Wilson team up with JPMorgan to help athletes build lasting wealth

Dwyane Wade and A’ja Wilson join JPMorgan’s new Athlete Council to help guide athletes on managing money, building wealth,
/ March 20, 2026
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Marlon Wayans and Keke Palmer to star in ‘Ride or Die’ as Lionsgate picks up film

Lionsgate acquires Ride or Die, a romantic action-comedy starring Marlon Wayans and Keke Palmer as detectives tracking stolen opioids
/ March 20, 2026

Chadwick Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward Boseman, opens up about why he kept cancer diagnosis private

Chadwick Boseman’s widow shares new details about his colon cancer battle, revealing why the actor chose to keep his diagnosis…
/ March 20, 2026

Nelly and Ashanti’s reality series renewed for season 2 at Peacock

"Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together" follows the music stars, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their personal and professional lives.
/ March 20, 2026

Here’s what Nina Turner and Tamika Mallory say is next for the Target boycott (and lessons learned)

TheGrio sat down with Nina Turner and Tamika Mallory to find out what happened when Pastor Jamal Bryant's Target fast…
/ March 20, 2026
Honeyland Festival - Day 1

Fawn Weaver’s bankruptcy petition dismissed by Tennessee judge

A judge dismissed a bankruptcy petition made by Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver, who is also suing her company's lender.
/ March 19, 2026