Opinion

U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, thegrio.com

The Republican House of Representatives is a serious threat to democracy

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I found my old iPod — it’s like listening to a time capsule from 2009

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How reforming our organ donation system can save Black lives

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A really strange story that started with poop made me question my values

A really strange story about the time a mentally ill man pooped on my apartment building and then got inside…
/ January 12, 2023

When addressing its diversity issue, the Golden Globes clearly understood the assignment

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association tried to atone for its previous (racist) sins, and Black Twitter was there to provide…
/ January 11, 2023
Social media personality Andrew Tate is led away by police

Andrew Tate is Black? Say it ain’t so!!

Andrew Tate has a Black father, and yes, he's gross, but does that mean that we can kick him out…
/ January 10, 2023

In half of American states, people can now carry guns without a permit, and I’m scared

In half of American states, people can now carry guns without a permit, and I'm scared. There are too many…
/ January 9, 2023

Charmaine Wilkerson’s best-selling book ‘Black Cake’ is a stark reminder of how important sharing family history can be

"Black Cake" is a story about identity and family that shed a light on just how much information about family…
/ January 8, 2023
Republican Representative Byron Donalds of Florida

Dear Republicans, stop playing this game of ‘we have a Black guy, too’

The problem with today’s GOP is that they actually believe Black people are replaceable — or more likely, interchangeable. 
/ January 6, 2023
A makeshift gallows with a noose and supporters of former President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021

A tale of two insurrections: Comparing the data from the Jan. 6 riot to the George Floyd protests

When theGrio compared data from the Jan. 6 insurrection to the 2020 George Floyd protests, we discovered some not-so-shocking disparities.
/ January 6, 2023
A memorial for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin showing candles and a plaque

Instead of the NFL offering ‘thoughts and prayers’ to injured players, it should consider guaranteed contracts

If the NFL really cared about players, it wouldn’t be so against offering financial security to its players upon signing.
/ January 6, 2023

‘Babylon,’ an ode to old Hollywood, is an extraordinary film

"Babylon" is an extraordinary film about the early days of Hollywood and the people who had to be in the…
/ January 6, 2023
Members of The Middle of the Road Band Smiso, Franqo and Pro, play Christmas carols in Johannesburg

Power cuts dent South Africa’s economic reputation

South Africa is one of the brightest spots in Africa but is in danger of falling into failed-state status because…
/ January 5, 2023

De La Soul’s early albums hitting streaming services is a huge win for hip-hop … and me, myself and I couldn’t be happier about it

De La Soul's albums are set to hit streaming services in March, filling a void missing from every single ’90s…
/ January 5, 2023

We are all collectively tired of Skip Bayless

Skip Bayless is repeatedly disrespectful to Black men — especially his co-host, Shannon Sharpe. Enough is enough.  
/ January 4, 2023