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In that spirit, the country’s only all-Black boys’ competitive gymnastics team is asking for our help. The James Jones Academy in Clayton County, Georgia, has been a sanctuary where young Black boys can explore the artistry and athleticism of gymnastics. But as the team continues to grow, Coach James Jones has run into barrier after barrier trying to secure a new facility, thanks to restrictive zoning laws. With a mission rooted in representation and equity, Jones has launched a GoFundMe to keep the movement alive.
Also in Georgia, Quavo’s The Rocket Foundation just introduced an Emergency Trauma Therapy Fund to provide urgent mental health resources to families and youth directly impacted by the recent wave of shootings shaking up the Atlanta area.
Meanwhile, Regina King is honoring her late son Ian Alexander Jr. with the launch of her new orange wine brand, MianU. The name, a blend of her son’s name and “me and you,” speaks to the brand’s goal of bringing people together and “reminding us of the importance of community, creativity, and joy.”
Speaking of solidarity, community organizers are rallying around Chris Smalls following his release from Israeli prison. The labor activist had traveled to Gaza for a humanitarian mission and was violently detained. When he returned to New York City, he was met with cheers, tears, drumbeats, and Palestinian flags waving in the air, a powerful reminder of the power of community organizing.
And in some good news for music lovers: NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series isn’t going anywhere, despite the Trump administration’s move to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The iconic series continues to thrive, even as public media faces a bigger fight.
So do me a favor, pull up to theGrio.com.
Read the stories, share them, and repost them. Let’s keep doing what we do best: amplifying Black voices, Black joy, and Black truth.
Until next time,
Haniyah P.
Lifestyle & Entertainment Reporter
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