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Samara Joy, 2023 Grammy Best New Artist, jazz singers, jazz music, Black music, 2024 Grammys, Grammy winners, best New Artist winners, theGrio.com

Samara Joy is walking in her purpose, one song at a time

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NFL players enthusiastic about prospect of pursuing Olympic gold when flag football debuts in 2028

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Kenya’s president blames corruption, incompetence for huge fireball that hurt hundreds in Nairobi

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Black player, one other, says they heard racist taunts from fans, marring soccer games in England

Two soccer players in England's lower tier reported being the victims of racial taunts during games, an issue that plagues…
/ February 4, 2024

1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan’s championship sneakers sets a record

A collection of sneakers Michael Jordan wore has fetched $8 million at auction, setting a new record for game-worn sneakers.
/ February 4, 2024
Mariah Carey, Don Cheadle, Misty Copeland, Dr. Kizzmekia S Corbett-Helaire, Tamron Hall, Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Eddie Murphy, Al Sharpton and Denzel Washington, TheGrio Awards, TheGrio Awards 2023, theGrio.com

Smokey Robinson is still as smooth as ever

Smokey Robinson has still got it! He sang at TheGrio Awards and that legendary voice still sounded amazing.
/ February 4, 2024
Jon Batiste, Black music, We Are the World, art activism, music activism, Christianity, Faith and Spirituality, Grammy Awards, Grammy winners, Worship, praise and worship, Dr. Alisha Lola Jones, theGrio.com

From ‘We Are the World’ to ‘Worship,’ let’s recognize the transformative power of Black music 

This Black History Month and Grammy weekend are prime moments to remember the universal power of Black music.
/ February 4, 2024

Senegal’s leader postpones Feb. 25 presidential vote, citing controversies over candidate lists

Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday postponed presidential elections citing controversies over candidate lists.
/ February 3, 2024

New icons in the NFL: Mahomes face of the league, Chiefs “America’s team”

Patrick Mahomes has become to face of the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs "America's team" as they both ride…
/ February 3, 2024

Mom called cops to talk to her Black son about stealing. Instead, the teen was handcuffed and sedated, lawsuit claims

Mom, in lawsuit, alleges the Burlington, VT. cops used excessive force on her unarmed son A Vermont mother wanted to teach her
/ February 3, 2024

Penn Museum caused a rift after it reburied the bones of 19 Black Philadelphians

After the Penn Museum laid some of the remains to 19 Black Philadelphians, community members complained they weren't involved in…
/ February 3, 2024

Martin Lawrence adds a new Super Bowl commercial with Shannon Sharpe to his busy schedule

Martin Lawrence  stars alongside Hall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe in a new Super Bowl commercial.
/ February 3, 2024

Kenya wants to cut through forest to build a road for its people. Scientists fear an ecosystem mess.

Kenya wants to build a road through a forest that would benefit its people, but scientists worry about ecosystem damage.
/ February 3, 2024
Victoria Monét, Carl Banks, Michael Strahan, the Fifteen Percent Pledge, Aurora James, Emma Grede, Off-White, Grace Wales Bonner, Howard, Good American, Michael B. Jordan, Idris Elba, Chloe and Halle Bailey, Lori Harvey, Issa Rae, Keke Palmer, theGrio.com

Black in Style: How Victoria Monét prepares a 2-year-old for her first Grammys

This week in style: The return of Off-White, Idris Elba for Calvin Klein, Black magazine covers we’re loving and more.
/ February 3, 2024
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Trailblazer Icon Misty Copeland dances so others can fly

Misty Copeland dances so other dancers can fly. She got a GrioAward for being a Trailblazer because she is all…
/ February 3, 2024