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April 29, 2026
As part of commemorating April, Sexual Assault Awareness month, Gabrielle Union is opening up about her 34-year healing journey.
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April 29, 2026
Years after a stroke kept him from walking and performing, Sinbad has announced two comeback shows, with his daughter opening…
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April 29, 2026
Florida Rep. Angie Nixon protested the vote of a new gerrymandered map in Florida that would potentially give Republicans additional…
Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, theGrio.com
April 29, 2026
"There is no question our fight became harder today, but I know we are up for the battle," said former Vice…
IShowSpeed, IShowSpeed Caribbean, IShowSpeed Dominica, IShowSpeed Tourism
April 29, 2026
After a devastating flood hit the island, IShowSpeed announced he would donate revenue from his stream to those affected.
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April 29, 2026
Students at South Carolina State University launch petition, protesting Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette as 2026 commencement speaker.
Supreme Court, theGrio.com
April 29, 2026
"This is a decision that can eliminate Black representation and take our country back centuries," says Nadine Smith of Color…
Doodle for Google contest, Kameirah Doodle for Google, Black hair Google doodle theGrio.com
April 29, 2026
One vote for Kameirah’s Google Doodle “Hair Power” could help this high school student win a $55k scholarship.
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, theGrio.com
April 29, 2026
"The only way they get away with all the scandals...is by saying 'that Black guy did it first,'" said Dr.…
April 29, 2026
Debbie Allen was surprised with a special on-air moment by her husband, former NBA star Norm Nixon, to celebrate their…
April 29, 2026
AP photographer Jack Thornell, who won the 1967 Pulitzer for capturing the shooting of James Meredith, has died at 86.
April 29, 2026
Thompson is seeking conservatorship to ensure consistent care and oversight for his younger brother, Amari.
This microscope photo provided on Oct. 25, 2023, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows crescent-shaped red blood cells from a sickle cell disease patient in 1972. (Dr. F. Gilbert/CDC via AP, File ) theGrio.com
April 29, 2026
As early results show promise, the 23-year-old hopes the treatment could finally clear a path toward his dream of becoming…
April 29, 2026
US gas prices reach a four-year high as stalled Iran negotiations push oil prices upward, raising concerns over fuel costs…
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April 28, 2026
Ms. Juicy, one of the stars of the beloved Lifetime reality series 'Little Women: Atlanta' was arrested in Georgia earlier…
April 28, 2026
As spring arrives, so does a fresh crop of extravagant prom send-offs and the resulting discourse. 
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II The Pivot, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II City Planning, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Before Hollywood
April 28, 2026
Before he stars in 'Man on Fire,' Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is opening up about a major pivot in his life,…
Donald Trump, Passport, theGrio.com
April 28, 2026
"This is more consistent with a monarchy - or worse a cult - that idolizes its leader," says Desirée Cormier…
Cynthia Erivo, Dracula, theGrio.com
April 28, 2026
Cynthia Erivo had to pause her one-woman performance of the play “Dracula” after an attendee caught recording. 
Speedy Morman, Speedy Morman independent, Black independent journalists theGrio.com
April 28, 2026
Speedy Morman is the latest in a long line of Black journalists leaving traditional media outlets to bet on themselves.