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#GrioFam – check out the first glimpse at Naomi Osaka‘s Netflix docuseries 🤩
The first glimpse at Naomi Osaka's highly anticipated Netflix docuseries is finally here, highlighting the young superstar's career thus far.
A 2-year-old California boy has been found alive and unharmed after being abducted by his father who allegedly killed the toddler’s mother. 🙏🏾
A 2-year-old California boy has been found safe after being abducted by his father who allegedly killed the toddler's mother.
Okay but this isn't bad though! 😂
Juvenile has teamed up with Mannie Fresh and Mia X to help combat COVID-19 by releasing a new vaccine anthem remixing an old classic.
Rachel Lindsay is on to bigger and better! 👏🏾
Rachel Lindsay is on to bigger and better as the former Bachelorette is officially hosting Extra on Snapchat.
On the 4th of July, Teegan Hill and Troinee Broom were thrown from a pontoon boat without life jackets and didn't resurface. 🙏🏾💔
A Texas family has been left devastated by the death of two sisters who drowned during a July 4th celebration on Sunday.
With no clear succession of power, it is up to the people of Haiti to navigate this new power vacuum and the international community to support and uplift them.
✍🏾 Wen-kuni Ceant
With no clear succession of power, it's up to Haitians to navigate this new power vacuum and the international community to uplift them.
theGrio has an exclusive clip from the upcoming episode of BET 's #TheEncore and it's looking like the heat might have been too much Aubrey O’Day 😳
BET Presents: The Encore is getting ready to air its fifth episode tonight, and theGrio has an exclusive clip from the upcoming episode.
Congratulations to Jasmine Arbery on the milestone – especially amid the heartbreaking journey of losing a sibling 🙏🏾
Ahmaud Arbery's older sister, Jasmine Arbery, dedicates her master's degree to her late brother and shares a heartfelt message.
You know some of those white folks were up in arms!
Prior to singing, Williams — who became our nation's first Black Miss America in 1984 — said she was "filled with the spirit of freedom."
Spirit airlines always has something happening 😂
Traveling mother Suzie Pratt was surprised people were saying negative things, including calling her and her adult son Kmail "ghetto."
Judith Hill DID that.
During the NBA Finals, Hill — who also sang with Prince — found herself trending on Twitter after singing "The Star-Stangled Banner."
EXCLUSIVE: HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge told theGrio's April D Ryan that housing is the glue to holding Biden's infrastructure plan together as it is “integral” in the midst of a “housing crisis.”
Fudge says housing is the glue to holding Biden's infrastructure plan together as it is “integral” in the midst of a “housing crisis.”
Gabby Thomas spoke out and said it "really hurts" that a lot of Black people are boycotting the Olympics this year.
Olympian Gabby Thomas is speaking out and calling for support for Black athletes gearing up to compete in Tokyo.
TheGrio's White House Correspondent, April Ryan sits down with Gregory Meeks to discuss the United States' new and Black foreign affairs envoy.
Darnella Frazier’s uncle has been killed as an innocent bystander during a police chase.
Sending SO much love and prayer to Darnella and her family 🙏🏾
The teen who captured George Floyd's Minneapolis murder shared that her uncle, Leneal Lamont Frazier, was struck in a police chase.
“Our church claims to have the issue of justice in its DNA. It will come up in sermons, it will come up in reports.” – Senior Bishop Adam J. Richardson Jr
The African Methodist Episcopal Church, the United States’ oldest historically Black denomination, launched its General Conference on Tuesday.
He waited years for this moment. 🙏🏾
Chris Paul waited 16 years to get to the NBA Finals, bringing with him a team starving for its first championship.
World Athletics reportedly agreed to keep private that 2 18-year-old Namibian sprinters had been barred from competing in the 400m race because of their elevated natural testosterone levels.
World Athletics had reportedly agreed to keep private that two 18-year-old Namibian sprinters had been barred from competing in the 400m race.
Colombian President Iván Duque, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, The White House and more have shared their reactions.
The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse drew shock and condemnation from leaders in Latin America, Europe and elsewhere.
Darius Cooks is under all types of heat.
Social media food sensation Darius Williams, better known as the action assertion, faces multiple allegations from fans and fellow chefs.
OPINION: Nikole Hannah-Jones and Howard University made some bold and straight-up gangsta moves with newly announced role at the esteemed HBCU.
✍🏾 Sophia A. Nelson, Esq.
Nikole Hannah-Jones and Howard University made some bold and straight-up gangsta moves with her newly announced role at the esteemed HBCU.
Backed by an amazing $20 million in donations, Nikole Hannah-Jones has announced the Center for Journalism and Democracy at Howard to increase diversity in journalism. 👏🏾🙏🏾
Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones used major philanthropic donors to build her future as a tenured professor at Howard University.
Rest In Peace, Suzzanne Douglas 🙏🏾 sending all our love to her family!
Suzzanne Douglas, the actress best known for playing opposite Robert Townsend on the hit '90s TV show, The Parent ‘Hood, died Tuesday at 64.
Haiti President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated last night in an attack on his home.
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in an attack on his private residence, the country’s interim prime minister said.
NYC may be getting its second Black mayor!
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City after appealing to the political center.
Rest in power, Ayesha K. Faines 🙏🏾
Black Twitter is mourning the death of journalist Ayesha Faines, who passed away on Friday. Her cause of death has not been revealed.
In what is being described as a “hateful, inhumane and barbaric act,” Haiti President, 53-year-old Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated in an attack on his private residence.
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in an attack on his private residence, the country’s interim prime minister said.
She also said her alcohol level was never tested and she was tased multiple times before being transported to the county jail.
The McDonough County Sheriff’s Office is facing fierce criticism after a Black mother was held down inside a jail cell and forcibly stripped.
The Roy family is back and we are ready.
HBO's hit series Succession has dropped a season 3 trailer, which features an appearance from Sanaa Lathan who is joining the cast.
The film is described as a comedy "in a similar vein of movies like 'Clerks,' 'Barbershop,' 'Car Wash,' and the 'Friday' series."
The film CornerStore is coming to a screen near you this month as it will officially be available to rent and own.
He also discussed how the themes in 'Do The Right Thing' are still very relevant today.
At the Cannes press conference jury president and filmmaker Spike Lee spoke on "Black people being hunted down," Donald Trump and more.
“I am not surprised he’s coming into the weather space. Honestly, I would have been disappointed if he didn’t.”
Byron Allen isn't worried about some competition.
Byron Allen, who recently launched the new Weather Channel service, says he welcomes the competition from fellow mogul Rupert Murdoch.
Her former 3LW groupmate Kiely Williams had a word in response.
Naturi Naughton came to Phylicia Rashad's defense after her controversial post supporting Bill Cosby following his release from prison.
It's been 5 years since Philando Castile was gunned down in the prime of his life.
We'll continue to say his name!
It has been five years since the police shooting death of Philando Castile and police reform is still being advocated for.
And it happened in Long Beach.
Long Beach residents discovered the statue had been sprayed with Nazi-affiliated symbols Friday afternoon and called police.
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