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A heartfelt goodbye to Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul

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Rihanna performs at Super Bowl LVII

Rihanna’s a sellout, and I’m disappointed

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Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs

Two historic quarterbacks delivered Super Bowl performances for the ages

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My mother passed away a year ago. It has been a very up-and-down year emotionally.

It seems like even after a year, the loss of a parent can feel extremely recent and can put you…
/ February 12, 2023

For this Super Bowl, Black history haters are just going to have to deal with it

The historic matchup between Black QBs Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts is long overdue and comes at a time when…
/ February 10, 2023
A child playing a toy guitar

Innovation by Black girls and women in the arts creates possibilities for us all

Black Girl Freedom Week is a chance to celebrate the artistic vision of Black girls, femmes and gender-expansive youth across…
/ February 10, 2023
Election For Mayor Held In Minneapolis

Abolishing the police, explained

The thought of abolishing the police seems like an absurd idea … unless you’re one of the people who police…
/ February 9, 2023
Corinne Terrone thegrio.com

Being a white male means living life on the lowest difficulty setting

Being a white male means living life on the lowest difficulty setting — it's my new favorite racial analogy. Pulled…
/ February 9, 2023

We simply must talk about Lil Yachty’s latest album, ‘Let’s Start Here.’

The Atlanta rapper’s latest musical offering is — I think(?) — a huge but welcome departure from anything we’ve ever…
/ February 9, 2023
President Joe Biden shakes hands with Democratic Representative and House Majority Whip James Clyburn of South Carolina

South Carolina going first in the primaries would help Democrats, but it’s not a done deal

Black voters shouldn’t have to wait to chose a presidential nominee, which is why the DNC voted to change the…
/ February 8, 2023

Whether King James is the GOAT may be open to debate, but breaking the all-time scoring record is the crown jewel of achievements

There’s no disputing a statistical fact, and on the question of who is the greatest scorer of all time, there…
/ February 8, 2023
President Joe Biden

Biden’s State of the Union speech highlights his record and shows why he deserves another term

His strong and energetic performance threw cold water on critics who say he is too old to run for another…
/ February 8, 2023
Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets with a basketball

At the end of the day, Kyrie Irving made a smart business decision in requesting a trade

Once you expand the equation beyond the Nets’ best interests and include Irving’s financial interests, his decision makes perfect business…
/ February 7, 2023
Rapper Robert Glasper holding his Grammy award, wearing a white shirt and black jacket

Now that Chris Brown has apologized (in his own way) for dismissing Robert Glasper’s Best R&B Album win, I hope he calls up Glasper and tries to get in the studio with him

I actually believe that Chris Brown and Robert Glasper could make some amazing music together; I hope they do.
/ February 7, 2023
The statue of Robert E Lee with a banner that reads "Black Lives Matter"

Black History Month’s theme this year is Black Resistance. Here’s why it matters more than ever.

Understanding resistance and how to resist effectively requires knowledge of Black history and its integral role in American history.
/ February 7, 2023