Culture Watch

Lecrae is facing backlash after not pushing back when Pastor Louie Giglio said that his congregation should use "white blessings"…
/ June 16, 2020
Dash Harris www.theGrio.com
Dash Harris' docu-series 'NEGRO: A DOCU-SERIES ABOUT LATINX IDENTITY' provokes conversations surrouding identity, colonization, racism and the African Diaspora.
/ June 16, 2020
Juneteenth www.theGrio.com
A quick breakdown of the history behind the holiday Juneteenth.
/ June 12, 2020
Walmart invests Black business
Walmart announced Wednesday that it will no longer place “multicultural" hair products behind locked cases effective immediately.
/ June 10, 2020
Eboni K. Williams podcast law thegrio.com
Attorney turned TV personality Eboni K. Williams has signed on for double duty as both a host and executive producer…
/ June 10, 2020
DJ D-Nice theGrio.com
The Psalm of Derrick Jones is a hymnal of Black music in two playlists: Club Quarantine (proper) and CQ After…
/ May 31, 2020
Hanifa has rocked social media by debuting its latest collection from designer Anifa Mvuemba on Instagram Live using 3D models.
/ May 24, 2020
Rosario Dawson is among other Latinx celebrities and activists depicted as protesters on the comic book La Borinqueña cover
/ April 22, 2020
ESSENCE Festival organizers have decided to postpone the annual event to a later date for the safety and well-ness of…
/ March 28, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to alter day-to-day lives, religious organizations have been forced to put their faith in social…
/ March 27, 2020
Michelle Ebanks
Michelle Ebanks, current Chief Executive Officer of Essence Communications, Inc announced her resignation which will be effective March 31
/ March 11, 2020
Toni Morrison, who died in August, will be eulogized by celebrities and literary luminaries for her accomplishment in the world…
/ November 14, 2019