Opinion

Scotney Young protests outside the U.S. Supreme Court

Black voters surveyed by theGrio/KFF think the Supreme Court is politicized and see this as a bad sign for Black people

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I found a song—randomly and on accident—I’d been trying to find for years, and now I feel like a new man

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A hand crosses out the word "Racism" on a chalkboard

Taking down racist arguments, part 1: Are Black people better off in America than in Africa?

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Apparently, ‘economic anxiety’ is not a white thing

The data from theGrio/KFF’s Survey of Black Voters reveals some not-so-surprising facts about the economic concerns of Black America.
/ October 24, 2022

My life changed for the better once I decentered romance

Women are taught that the ultimate prize in life is love and marriage. But what happens when we stop believing…
/ October 24, 2022
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Parenting is hard. Can I convince my son God exists?

My son told me God doesn't exist. I tried to convince him otherwise. This is how it went. I think…
/ October 23, 2022
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Ten years of ‘good kid, m.A.A.d. city,’ the ‘short film’ that launched Kendrick Lamar’s cinematic universe

TheGrio's Matthew Allen marks the 10th anniversary of Kendrick Lamar's 'good kid, m.A.A.d. city,' examining his mastery of concept albums.
/ October 22, 2022

I’m on my way out of town and already looking forward to getting back home to my kids

It’s amazing how getting older changes—or can change—how you view traveling out of town, even for events you really want…
/ October 22, 2022
Morehouse College student loan debt theGrio.com

My wants, hopes and dreams for my SpelHouse community this Homecoming Weekend—especially during tailgate

Our cups runneth over with good vibes and good times this week as we celebrate both Morehouse and Spelman Colleges.
/ October 21, 2022

‘Topdog-Underdog’ revival is an explosive display of pent-up emotion and actor chemistry

TheGrio reviews the revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway play, 'Top Dog/Underdog,' starring Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
/ October 21, 2022

‘Atlanta’ review episode 7: Earn proposes—sort of

In the new Atlanta Earn proposes to Van and she says yes. They're going to move ot LA together and…
/ October 20, 2022

As Republicans still scream fraud in 2020 election, Black voters surveyed by theGrio/KFF still believe their votes count

A new theGrio/KFF survey found that 84% of Black voters believe their vote will be accurately counted in this November’s…
/ October 20, 2022
Stacey Abrams Val Demings

From Abrams to Demings, the ‘angry Black woman’ trope finds its way into election debates

Kemp called Abrams "upset and mad," adding to a laundry list of examples that the political arena is still hostile…
/ October 19, 2022

A list of 5 things I am begging white people not to do this Halloween season

It’s October, which means it’s both fall and Halloween time, or Spooky Season as some folks like to call it.
/ October 19, 2022
Stacey Abrams Brian Kemp

Georgia gubernatorial debate lacked memorable moments, but Abrams was clear winner on the issues

OPINION: Abrams will need strong voter turnout by the Democratic base to overcome the advantages that incumbency confers on Kemp.
/ October 18, 2022