Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Today’s News
- Fashion Stylist Ty Hunter Keeps the Legacy of Eighties Black Fashion Alive in ‘Syncing Ink’ by Delaina Dixon on May 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm
In the new play Syncing Ink, a young man pursues his dreams of becoming a rapper to impress a beautiful woman. But his journey into rhyme and hip hop takes him deeper into his legacy and purpose. International stylist Ty Hunter, who has dressed Beyoncé and Billy Porter, wanted to embody a powerful vibe to pay homage
- Mothers of the NFL Draft Picks: Sacrifice, Resilience and Unwavering Support for Their Sonsby Kianga Moore on May 14, 2024 at 5:35 pm
The NFL is a highly competitive field where only the best of the best make it. Every year, hundreds of young athletes aspire to join the league and play alongside other players with the same passion for the sport. Behind every triumph lies a story of resilience, and for many new NFL players, their mothers
- Step in Style: Mary J. Blige’s Iconic Boot Collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti Unveiled!by Victor Qunnuell Vaughns Jr on May 14, 2024 at 4:24 pm
“Go Mary, Go Mary!” For years, fans and supporters of Mary J. Blige have eagerly awaited a collaboration combining her iconic style with a footwear collection. Her boot game has been on fire since the 90s, and the girls have wanted the formula. The anticipation reached a crescendo as rumors swirled about a potential partnership.
- The Oklahoma Cowboys Are Mighty and They Want Black Youth to Feel Equally Empowered Through Their Heritageby Elizabeth Paige Richardson on May 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm
While you’d be hard-pressed to find Black men leading a big-budget Hollywood Western, Black cowboy culture is still alive and kicking in the Midwest. Even though Black cowboys played a massive role in shaping the American West, working en-masse in states like Texas, pop culture seems to have passed them by in favor of characters
- The Value of Black Heirlooms: Cherishing Heritage and Empowering Millennial Investmentby Victor Qunnuell Vaughns Jr on May 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm
The term “heirloom” often resonates within our families, especially when passed down from an elder. For many young Black girls, this might mean receiving an elegant fur coat, a cherished handbag or a beloved piece of jewelry with generations of stories. Similarly, young Black boys might inherit a stylish hat, a classic watch or a
- From the “Yeehaw Agenda” to Generational Wealth—Black Legacy is Our Heirloom to Preserveby Savannah M. Taylor, Team EBONY and J'nelle Agee on May 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm
There’s a silly concept about Black Americans having no “real” history. Whether typed by trolls on social media, spewed in backhanded debates in public school classrooms or deliberated over in Supreme Court proceedings, this notion has long plagued our community’s perception of ourselves. Our cover showcases the banjo, originally made from the memories of handmade
- From the Kid’s Corner to the Editor’s Desk: Two Ohio-Based Sisters Purchase the Buckeye Reviewby Meena Anderson on May 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm
After robust careers in journalism and law, sisters Dontaira Terrell and Zakkiyyah Terrell White are returning to their hometown in Youngstown, Ohio, to run the Buckeye Review with Dontaira as Editor-In-Chief and Zakkiyyah as Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, they will both serve as co-publishers. The sisters described their return to the community as a full-circle
- Linda Martell Broke Country Music’s Color Line—Her Granddaughter is Ensuring the Genre Always Remembersby Meena Anderson on May 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Linda Martell, a pioneering figure in country music, made history as the first Black woman to perform at the Grand Ole Opry during the Civil Rights Movement. Despite her groundbreaking achievements, her contributions to country music have often been overlooked. However, with Beyoncé featuring her on Cowboy Carter, Martell’s legacy is gaining the recognition it
- Studio Museum in Harlem Is Cementing the Success of Tomorrow’s Black Creatives Through Its New Leadership Praxis Programby Kianga Moore on May 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm
The Studio Museum in Harlem stands as a sanctuary where Black culture is displayed without bounds, encouraging artistic expression void of societal limitations. Thanks to the visionary leadership of Thelma Golden who serves as Director and Chief Curator, the Studio Museum and Institute illuminates a path for the next generation of arts leaders and creators.
- Don’t Need No Hateration, Holleration: Mary J. Blige Releases Limited Boot Collaboration With Giuseppe Zanotti, Steve Madden Soldiers Sillily Complain Over $1,295 Price Tagby Rebecah Jacobs on May 14, 2024 at 6:10 pm
Mary J. Blige has finally released her own pair of boots, but not everyone was able to get their hands on a pair.
- How You Gonna Act Like That? Tyrese Hastily Hurries Off Stage Mid-Performance To Allegedly Avoid $10M Lawsuit Docsby Shannon Dawson on May 14, 2024 at 5:30 pm
More legal trouble is mounting for Tyrese.
- #RogerFortson: Police Experts Say Holding Firearm Does Not Justify Deadly Force, Family Holds ATL Vigilby Jason "Jah" Lee on May 14, 2024 at 4:58 pm
Roger Fortson family Atlanta vigil following police shooting
- Clout-Chasing Collab? ‘Love Is Blind’ Star Clay Gravesande Debuts Relationship With Infamous Industry Infiltrator Celina Powell, AD Dodged A Bulletby Rebecah Jacobs on May 14, 2024 at 1:32 pm
Fresh off of his Love Is Blind engagement to Amber Desiree "AD" Smith, Clay Gravesande has gone public with his new relationship, making things Instagram official with Celina Powell.
- Bronny James Jr. Medically Cleared For NBA Draft After 2023 Cardiac Arrestby Noah Williams on May 14, 2024 at 12:15 pm
Bronny James Jr. will reportedly test his luck in the NBA Draft after being cleared to play in the NBA following his recent heart surgery.
- #LAMH’s Nell & Chris Fletcher Talk Their Copacetic Coupledom & Being Between Melody & Martell–‘It’s Very Hard’by Danielle Canada on May 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm
A standout Love & Marriage Huntsville couple is dishing on this (messy) new season that includes an arrest and a former producer marrying a cast member’s ex. Amidst the drama, Chris and Nell Fletcher continue to stand strong even though they recently told BOSSIP that they’ll face challenges in season 5, in particular, when their
- Sorry For What!? Alabama Judge Orders Black Man To Apologize To Cop For Cursing Or Spend Up To 30 Days In Jailby Zack Linly on May 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Is there anything more fragile than a cop’s ego, particularly when they’re dealing with Black citizens? The only thing worse than a snowflake cop who can’t stand a Black attitude is a court that also loves nothing more than to humble a Black person no matter how minor said Black person’s offense may have been.
- Wifey Weighs In: Whitney Alford Breaks Social Media Silence Following Drake’s Confounding Kendrick Lamar Claimsby Rebecah Jacobs on May 13, 2024 at 8:52 pm
The mother of Kendrick Lamar's children, Whitney Alford, has posted to social media for the first time since her other half's ongoing beef with Drake.
- It’s A #RHOP Wrap: Nneka Ihim Officially Confirms Her #RHOP Exit After Just 1 Seasonby Danielle Canada on May 13, 2024 at 8:29 pm
A (now former) Real Housewife of Potomac is confirming what’s been speculated for weeks; she’s leaving the Bravo show after just one season. Nneka Ihim who debuted in #RHOP season 8, officially announced to PEOPLE that she’s exiting the series becoming the third cast member to depart the show since this season wrapped. The 36-year-old
- King Combs Tells 50 Cent ‘Suck My D**k’ On New Diss, 50 Drags Diddy’s Son For ‘Puffy Juice’ Assault Allegationsby lexdirects on May 13, 2024 at 7:57 pm
After King Combs dropped the 50 Cent diss “Pick A Side,” the infamous instigator took his dragged Diddy’s son about the “puffy juice” drugging and sexual assault allegations against him. Jesus, take the wheel! King Combs, whose real first name is Christian, went low on the new song “Pick A Side,” taking aim at all
- Violence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country’s breaking a taboo on mental health servicesby Associated Press on May 13, 2024 at 1:38 pm
In a bid to help save Haiti’s youngest generation, the country is pushing to dispel a long-standing taboo on talking about mental health. The post Violence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country’s breaking a taboo on mental health services appeared first on TheGrio.
- Nigeria’s fashion and dancing styles are in the spotlight as Harry and Meghan visit Lagosby Associated Press on May 13, 2024 at 1:18 pm
The couple, invited to the West African nation by its military, were treated to different bouts of dancing, starting from the Lagos airport. The post Nigeria’s fashion and dancing styles are in the spotlight as Harry and Meghan visit Lagos appeared first on TheGrio.
- Experts say gun alone doesn’t justify deadly force in fatal shooting of Black airmanby Associated Press on May 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Policing experts say Roger Fortson simply holding a gun when he opened the door wasn’t enough justification to use deadly force. The post Experts say gun alone doesn’t justify deadly force in fatal shooting of Black airman appeared first on TheGrio.
- A teen said a deputy threatened him as he filmed his mom’s arrest. A jury awarded him $185,000.by Associated Press on May 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm
A federal jury has awarded De’Shaun Johnson $185,000 in a lawsuit filed over a deputy’s attempt to interfere with the recording of an arrest. The post A teen said a deputy threatened him as he filmed his mom’s arrest. A jury awarded him $185,000. appeared first on TheGrio.
- Houston mayor says police chief is out amid probe into thousands of dropped casesby Associated Press on May 11, 2024 at 1:53 pm
Houston has a new police chief after Troy Finner retired as the department faces scrutiny over thousands of cases weren't investigated. The post Houston mayor says police chief is out amid probe into thousands of dropped cases appeared first on TheGrio.
- Former NBA player Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding league insurance planby Associated Press on May 10, 2024 at 6:35 pm
Former Boston Celtics player Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced Thursday to 40 months in a federal prison for his participation in a... The post Former NBA player Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding league insurance plan appeared first on TheGrio.
- ‘Where’s Ronald Greene’s justice?’: 5 years on, feds still silent on Black motorist’s deadly arrestby Associated Press on May 10, 2024 at 5:08 pm
Mona Hardin has been waiting five long years for any resolution to the federal investigation into her son’s deadly arrest by Louisiana... The post ‘Where’s Ronald Greene’s justice?’: 5 years on, feds still silent on Black motorist’s deadly arrest appeared first on TheGrio.
- Racial bias did not shape Mississippi’s water funding decisions for capital city, EPA saysby Associated Press on May 10, 2024 at 2:22 pm
“The NAACP is outraged at the inadequate findings presented by the EPA this week," said Derrick Johnson, its national president. The post Racial bias did not shape Mississippi’s water funding decisions for capital city, EPA says appeared first on TheGrio.
- Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games and highlight mental healthby Associated Press on May 10, 2024 at 2:06 pm
The couple, in Nigeria for the first time, visited the Lightway Academy college, which gets support from their Archewell Foundation. The post Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games and highlight mental health appeared first on TheGrio.
- VP Kamala Harris congratulates HBCU graduates in video message for graduation seasonby Associated Press on May 10, 2024 at 1:53 pm
Harris' surprise video, which has debuted at a handful of commencement ceremonies, will appear at about half of all U.S. HBCUs. The post VP Kamala Harris congratulates HBCU graduates in video message for graduation season appeared first on TheGrio.
- A Virginia School Board Votes To Restore The Names Of Confederate Leaders At Two Schoolsby Melissa Noel on May 14, 2024 at 1:13 am
The Shenandoah County's school board voted to restore names of Confederate leaders to a high school and an elementary school, four years after the names were removed amid a national racial reckoning.
- Issa Rae And ColorCreative's New Partnership With Tubi Will Help Support Young Filmmakersby Kimberly Wilson on May 13, 2024 at 8:35 pm
ColorCreative, Rae's media and production team joined forces with Tubi to lead Stubios, the streaming platform's creator program.
- Actor Courtney B. Vance and Dr. Robin L. Smith Center Black Men's Mental Health In Their Book 'The Invisible Ache'by Melissa Noel on May 13, 2024 at 6:01 pm
This month is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and "The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power" highlights some of the challenges Black men face.
- This Black Woman-Founded Company Is Using AI-Driven Realistic Simulations To Enhance Inclusive Leadership Trainingby Kimberly Wilson on May 13, 2024 at 4:29 pm
Praxis Labs, an innovative workplace learning firm launched a new GenAI-driven using simulations to help workplace become more inclusive.
- 1863 Ventures' Melissa Bradley Gets Honored For Her Work In Financially Empowering Black Foundersby Kimberly Wilson on May 13, 2024 at 2:23 pm
Bradley is getting recognized for her considerable contributions in building a viable Black business ecosystem.
- School Community Mourns The Loss Of Beloved Philadelphia Teacher Killed In Murder-Suicideby Melissa Noel on May 10, 2024 at 9:30 pm
Police say 36-year-old Ondria Glaze, a special education teacher at Olney High School, was shot to death in her apartment by a man who then turned the gun on himself.
- Howard University Nursing School Graduation Ends Abruptly Due To Capacity Issuesby Melissa Noel on May 10, 2024 at 8:27 pm
Dr. Gina S. Brown, dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, addressed the crowd, attributing the disruption to capacity constraints and the behavior of some attendees.
- Our Favorite Stylish Moms In Celebration Of Mother’s Dayby Kerane Marcellus on May 10, 2024 at 7:40 pm
These mother’s prove time and time again that you don’t have to compromise style and responsibilities.
- Taco Bell Foundation Awards Students $10 Million In Scholarships Without Essays, Grades, Or Test Scoresby Kimberly Wilson on May 10, 2024 at 1:24 pm
This scholarship opportunity is open to students aged 16-26 nationwide, and only requires them to highlight their passion and educational aspirations.
- This Attorney Explains What The Non-Compete Ban Means For Workers: "It Will Usher In A New Kind Of Abuse"by Kimberly Wilson on May 10, 2024 at 1:20 pm
A recent decision from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission will likely change the landscape of worker/employer relationships as we know it.
- The Horrifying Ending To ‘Leave The World Behind’ Explained And Unpackedby TeeJay Small on May 14, 2024 at 9:11 pm
Leave The World Behind is a film with a lot to say about the state of humanity, with a thrilling ending that may leave you in tears.
- Naomi Osaka And Coco Gauff Share Thoughts On Drake-Kendrick Lamar Rap Beefby Danteé Ramos on May 14, 2024 at 9:08 pm
After engaging in a back-and-forth exchange of nine diss tracks, it appears that the longstanding rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has slowed down. This rap rivalry even garnered attention from tennis superstars Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, who shared their views on who would win the rivalry at the Italian Open. On Wednesday,… Continue reading Naomi Osaka And Coco Gauff Share Thoughts On Drake-Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef
- ‘RHOA’ Confirms Season 16 Cast: 3 Returnees Joined By 4 New Peaches, Including Shamea Morton Mwangi; Cynthia Bailey Returning As Friendby Trey Mangum on May 14, 2024 at 8:26 pm
After months of speculation as things continued to play out, Bravo has officially confirmed the Season 16 cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Returning ‘RHOA’ cast Returning from Season 15 are Kenya Moore and Drew Sidora, and Porsha Williams is also making her return to the show after being absent for Seasons 14 and… Continue reading ‘RHOA’ Confirms Season 16 Cast: 3 Returnees Joined By 4 New Peaches, Including Shamea Morton Mwangi; Cynthia Bailey Returning As Friend
- 10 HBCU Student Newsrooms To Receive $200,000 Funding For Journalism Initiativesby Danteé Ramos on May 14, 2024 at 7:57 pm
Howard University’s Center for Journalism & Democracy is providing support to student newsrooms through its inaugural Newsroom Innovation Challenge. Nearly $200,000 in additional funding was awarded to ten HBCU newsrooms. The programs will improve newsroom technology, business operations, audience engagement and journalism in various campus newsrooms. The packages, ranging from $4,000 to $29,000, will include a one-time technology… Continue reading 10 HBCU Student Newsrooms To Receive $200,000 Funding For Journalism Initiatives
- CJ Stroud’s Parents Influenced His Football Career in Very Different Waysby Hayley Hynes on May 14, 2024 at 6:49 pm
For a 22-year-old, CJ Stroud has plenty of pressure on his shoulders. The California native was the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, landing him a spot on the Houston Texans as their Quarterback. Stroud had a history-making rookie season in the league after playing for Ohio State, where he was listed as… Continue reading CJ Stroud’s Parents Influenced His Football Career in Very Different Ways
- Lupita Nyong’o And Joseph Quinn Escape The Alien Invasion In New ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Trailerby Monique Jones on May 14, 2024 at 6:25 pm
More of Lupita Nyong’o’s harrowing journey through A Quiet Place: Day One is here in the new trailer for the upcoming prequel. On Tuesday, the film was also announced to be premiering at the Tribeca Festival in June. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring the premiere of A Quiet Place: Day One home to… Continue reading Lupita Nyong’o And Joseph Quinn Escape The Alien Invasion In New ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Trailer
- ‘The Young Wife’ Trailer: Kiersey Clemons, Leon Bridges, Sheryl Lee Ralph And More In ‘Selah And The Spades’ Director’s Latestby Niko Rose on May 14, 2024 at 6:24 pm
Paramount’s Republic Pictures has dropped the first trailer for The Young Wife, the latest film from Selah and the Spades director Tayarisha Poe starring Kiersey Clemons, Leon Bridges and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Also written by Poe, the cast includes Kelly Marie Tran, Michaela Watkins, Brandon Micheal Hall and Judith Light. The film premiered earlier this… Continue reading ‘The Young Wife’ Trailer: Kiersey Clemons, Leon Bridges, Sheryl Lee Ralph And More In ‘Selah And The Spades’ Director’s Latest
- Bronny James Continues To Eye NBA Draft After Receiving Medical Clearanceby Jahaura Michelle on May 14, 2024 at 5:56 pm
Bronny James, the oldest child of LeBron James, has received medical clearance to be drafted by the NBA’s Fitness to Play Panel. The approval comes after a procedure to repair a congenital heart defect that resulted in a cardiac arrest incident during a workout with the University of Southern California in July 2023.
- Who Is 4Batz? The OVO Prodigy Behind The Viral TikTok Hit “act ii: date @ 8”by TeeJay Small on May 14, 2024 at 5:29 pm
4Batz has picked up a ton of steam rapidly after releasing only a few songs, courting accusations of being an industry plant.
- Black Kahawa Coffee Brings East African Flair To Downtown Columbusby Jahaura Michelle on May 14, 2024 at 3:45 pm
A new Black-owned coffee shop specializing in East African flavors will open in downtown Columbus, Ohio, all thanks to a local minority business program.
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