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ICYMI: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired police Superintendent Eddie Johnson just weeks before he was set to retire....and she’s made her reasoning crystal clear.
Johnson has been under investigation and Mayor Lori Lightfoot said his behaviors are 'intolerable'
Rest in power, Irvin Burgie 🙏🏾
Known as the Father of Modern Calypso, composer Irving Burgie, who sold 100 million records throughout the world during his career, has died at 95.
A new bronze statue of Rosa Parks was dedicated to the residents of Montgomery, Alabama on Rosa Parks Day. 🙏🏾
A brand new bronze statue of civil rights activist Rosa Parks was dedicated in Montgomery Alabama. Steven Reed, Montgomery's first African American mayor was on hand to witness the unveiling with Alabama Governor, Kay Ivey.
Jennifer Hudson rarely speaks about the immense tragedy that took her mother, brother and young nephew in 2008.
The actress recently opened up to The Guardian about how she doesn’t dwell in a place of sadness:
Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson talks about her new role in Cats, surviving trauma and how her papa was a rolling stone.
If you come for Dwyane Wade’s son, he WILL defend his family. Period!
Dwyane Wade’s 12-year-old son, Zion, was the target of some offensive posts after his wife, Gabrielle Union, posted a family photo to IG on Thanksgiving.
TheGrio contributor Dustin Seibert recently saw #QueenAndSlim.
His take: The film has beautiful moments, but it ultimately disappoints.
Read his full review here:
Writer Dustin Seibert sees the beauty and potential of Queen & Slim, but when all is said and done, he found it lacking. Do you agree?
Bill Cosby considers himself a “political prisoner.”
#GrioFam - you agree?
Bill Cosby, in a series of tweets over Thanksgiving doubled down and maintained that he was wrongly convicted of sexual assault
“It’s our responsibility to honor our ancestors.” - Colin Kaepernick ✊🏾🙏🏾
Colin Kaepernick celebrated Thanksgiving by attending an Un-Thanksgiving Day ceremony in honor of indigenous people on San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island.
While the main plot of #QueenAndSlim tackles big issues like police brutality and the plight of Black folks in America today, the genius of the film lies in the intricate details. ✊🏾🙏🏾
Read our review here:
A review of 'Queen & Slim' a masterpiece written by Lena Waithe, starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith and directed by Melina Matsoukas.
They tried it, smh. Gabrielle is not here for it!
The rift between the actress and the NBC show isn't closing because she feels it hasn't addressed the problem
U.S. Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas has a bone to pick with the “modern day liberal.”
The Supreme Court justice lets everyone know what he thinks about his reception among Democrats and the 2020 presidential candidate
Composer Irving Burgie, who helped popularize Caribbean music and co-wrote the enduring Harry Belafonte hit “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),” has died at the age of 95.
Known as the Father of Modern Calypso, composer Irving Burgie, who sold 100 million records throughout the world during his career, has died at 95.
A new bronze statue of civil rights activist Rosa Parks was dedicated to the residents of Montgomery, Alabama on Rosa Parks Day, a day named in her honor.
A brand new bronze statue of civil rights activist Rosa Parks was dedicated in Montgomery Alabama. Steven Reed, Montgomery's first African American mayor was on hand to witness the unveiling with Alabama Governor, Kay Ivey.
There are some Black voters who feel really strongly about Biden as a potential candidate. What say you, #GrioFam?
That backing has sustained Joe Biden through a torrent of controversies that would sink virtually any other Democratic politician.
Rapper Noname is fed up...
Chicago rapper, Noname, tweeted a message to her fans explaining that she makes music for her people yet when mostly white people show up at her shows.
#BlackGirlMagic✨ 👸🏾
Charlotte Nebres has accomplished a first as the first African American to score the lead role of 'Maria' in the NYC Ballet's production of 'The Nutcracker'
Atlanta blogger Tasha K could be looking at some legal troubles after she suggested the parents of Joycelyn Savage were the ones behind the young lady's unverified Patreon account.
A legal dustup between a blogger and the parents of R. Kelly girlfriend Joycelyn Savage is brewing after she claimed they are behind a tell-all Patreon post
Some mere weeks before his retirement from the Chicago Police Department, superintendent Eddie Johnson has been given the boot by the city's Mayor, Lori Lightfoot.
Johnson has been under investigation and Mayor Lori Lightfoot said his behaviors are 'intolerable'
Truly in awe of her strength.
Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson talks about her new role in Cats, surviving trauma and how her papa was a rolling stone.
Looks like Andrew Yang had his own Black Friday profits.
Presidential hopeful Andrew Yang set his own personal campaign record after raising $750,000 on Nov. 30 to further his work to get elected.
Rest in peace, Micah 😔🙏🏾
At least 800 people filled Atlantic City’s New Shiloh Baptist Church to capacity on Saturday to pay final tribute to 10-year-old Micah Tennant.
Woo Chile, the white woman fragility just JUMPED out, didn't it? 🤣
A white woman was outraged with Jeremy O. Harris, a Black and gay playwright because she believed his Broadway show, 'Slave Play' has a racist narrative.
It's actually pretty odd how many of you would rather D Wade be hateful towards his child (under the guise of "raising him right" -- read: bigotry) instead of being a loving and supportive father. 🤷🏾♀️
Dwyane Wade’s 12-year-old son, Zion, was the target of some offensive posts after his wife, Gabrielle Union, posted a family photo to IG on Thanksgiving.
You know how wild your statements had to be that they’re proposing bills to ban it...
After "T.I." received backlash after an interview revealed that he often requests that his daughter's gynecologist "check her hymen" to secure her virginity; New York lawmakers introduced two new bills preventing this type of testing in the future.
Not the best look...🥴
Soul singer, Chico DeBarge, a member of the hot R&B family DeBarge, was arrested in California on drug possession charges.
Evanston, Illinois Aldermen Robin Rue Simmons is making sure that African-Americans receive some type of reparations from the legal sale of recreational marijuana. ✊🏾🙏🏾
Aldermen Robin Rue Simmons of the 5th Ward in Evanston, Illinois proposed a plan to direct all sales tax revenue collected from recreational marijuana purchases into an account that will allow for local reparations locally which was recently approved.
A resignation letter from one of Sen. Kamala Harris’ former campaign staffers describes her campaign as slightly chaotic for workers, lacking direction, and “no real plan to win.”
A resignation letter from one of Sen. Kamala Harris’ former campaign staffers describes her campaign as slightly chaotic for workers, lacking direction, and "no real plan to win."
Billy Dee Williams recently confirmed to Esquire during an interview that he uses both he/him and she/her pronouns when referring to himself.
Billy Dee Williams recently during an interview, that he uses both he/him and she/her pronouns when referring to himself.
BET co-founder Robert Johnson gave an exclusive interview to CNBC this week and didn’t hold his words in discussing the presidential election and his predictions of the outcome.
Media mogul and Co-Founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), Robert Johnson gave an exclusive interview to CNBC this week and didn't hold his words in discussing the presidential election and his predictions of the outcome.
He is vile!
During a performance in Nashville, video captured Kid Rock making crude remarks about Oprah Winfrey, Joy Behar and Kathie Lee Gifford.
During a performance at "Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse," in Nashville, the Kid Rock could be heard on a video make crude remarks to Oprah Winfrey, Joy Behar, and Kathie Lee Gifford.
Snoop reinvents himself over and over! 👏🏾
West Coast Hip Hop legend, Snoop Dogg, is releasing a baby-friendly, lullaby album, called Rockabye Baby!
After tweeting threats targeted at Rep. Ilhan Omar, Republican candidate Danielle Stella has been banned from Twitter.
Don’t let the door hit ya, sis! 👋🏾
After tweeting threats targeted at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn), Republican candidate Danielle Stella has been banned from Twitter.
The alleged suspect in the shooting of Detroit high school honor student Taea Hines is still at large nearly a month later.
The alleged suspect in the shooting of Detroit teen and high school honor student Taea Hines, currently remains at large nearly a month after an altercation that stemmed from music.
Kenya Moore’s ex Matt Jordan is facing jail time for attacking his current girlfriend.
Dodged that bullet, huh?
Kenya Moore's ex, Matt Jordan is facing jail time for attacking his current girlfriend.
Summer’s fans were pissed!
Toronto fans are pissed and claim that Summer Walker's concert was a nightmare as she had been more than three hours late.
A witness to Laquan McDonald’s 2014 murder at the hands of Chicago police has settled with the city after claiming she was intimidated by police officers to change her story.
A witness to the execution of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, killed by Chicago Police in 2014, has settled with the city after claiming she was intimidated by police officers to change her story.
RIP Ms. Alelia Murphy! 🙏🏾
Just months after celebrating her 114th birthday, Alelia Murphy, the oldest living American, has passed away.
Looks like part 2 of T.I. and Tiny’s #RedTableTalk will be just as dramatic as part one.
Part two of Red Table Talk episode will be just as dramatic as part one, as the T.I. and Tiny address life after T.I. returned home from prison.
After almost a year-long battle, the Alabama Supreme Court proved that we still have a long way to go. SMH.
The Alabama Supreme Court upheld a state law barring cities like Birmingham from moving or changing Confederate monuments.
Buttigieg may have really put his foot in his mouth with this one...claiming that his experience as a gay man helps him relate to the Black community. 🥴
There's backlash after Buttigieg made his controversial comments during the most recent presidential debate where he admitted that he did not have to endure discrimination because of his skin, but he could relate to Black voters in another way.
Nipsey Hussle’s entrepreneurial spirit continues on this #BlackFriday.
#TMC 🏁💙
Nipsey Hussle's legacy continues with the announcement of his Marathon Clothing store pop-up shop opening in New York City during Black Friday weekend.
This was beautiful. 🙏🏾💔
Star UFC fighter Walt Harris posted a touching tribute on Instagram to his slain stepdaughter, Aniah Blanchard just one day after her body was found.
Amid all the AGT rumors and drama, Gabrielle Union showed fans that she has much to be thankful for this holiday season! 😍🙏🏾
Gabrielle Union showed fans that she has much to be thankful for amid firing from popular NBC variety talent show America's Got Talent.
Before Nathan Bain’s game-winning layup against Duke, the GoFundMe created for his family in the Bahamas sat at $2,000 raised.
Less than a day after the game, it was over $88k.
Funds on a GoFundMe page for the family of the Stephen F. Austin basketball player who made the buzzer beating shot that beat Duke have skyrocketed
He basically lost two family members at once. This is so heartbreaking 💔
Javarick Henderson Sr. is looking for answers as to what would have driven his 13-year-old son to fatally stab his grandmother
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If you want to know why #Protect1866 is so important to our Byron Allen...
Byron Allen feels a way, and quite frankly -- we can't blame him. Keep up with our updates on his Supreme Court case: Comcast Corp. v. National Association of African-American Owned Media. #Protect1866 https://thegrio.com/2019/11/13/byron-allen-supreme-court-comcast/
As Byron Allen goes head to head against Comcast who is attempting to erode the Civil Rights Act of 1866, he gives the keys to cracking the code and beating the matrix -- we have to be aware of The 4 Ds. https://thegrio.com/2019/10/30/byron-allen-breakfast-club/
As we mourn our beloved John "Pops" Witherspoon, we can't help but remember this blast from the past moment when he appeared on Byron Allen's show "Comics Unleashed".
There's having a seat at the table, and then there's taking one. Millionaire, media mogul Byron Allen (and owner of TheGrio) drops by to discuss with our own Natasha S. Alford to discuss how the Black community is portrayed in entertainment, what can be done to shift those narratives and much more. Watch now to hear about his outlook on fatherhood and strengthening the community one image at a time.
A gripping new film is headed our way. Nov. 1, "Harriet" is coming. Get ready now for a retelling of Harriet Tubman’s indomitable legacy.
#BlackLove is a beautiful thing to behold. Today's #MondayMotivation is dedicated to #WifeAppreciationDay this past Sunday. Check out some of our favorite couples and what the husbands had to say about their beautiful wives.
Natasha S. Alford talks about the release of Cyntoia Brown, now a free woman after serving more than 15 years of a life sentence -- a sentence that was handed down to her at 16-years-old.
When it comes to money, there’s a new generation of Black leaders who are taking different steps to secure their future and fight the racial wealth gap.
On #DC360, 👂🏾 about how domestic workers may finally receive work protection; how non-violent federal prisoners may get a second look at their drug crime sentences; and how our #ForeverFLOTUS plans to help rock the vote. Finally, our host 'calls a thing a thing' -- Donald Trump is a racist.
On #DC360, 👂🏾 about how Sen. Cory Booker is taking on 45's Census citizenship question; how the current administration is making U.S. Circuit Courts white again; and Jay-Z's new venture in the cannabis industry. Finally, our host addresses the criticism Kamala Harris faces simply because of her marriage to a white man.
On today's episode of #DC360, hear about Kamala Harris’ efforts to close the racial wealth gap; Ayanna Pressley’s fight for gun control; and new efforts to stop DC police from racially profiling Black citizens. Finally, 👂🏾Tiffany’s Take on the fierce women leading Congress.
In the new #TalesOnBET song “Brothers,” Kanye seems to address the ongoing tension between him and Jay-Z. TheGrio sat down with Irv Gotti to find out his thoughts on Mr. West.
As #Pride month comes to a close, we hear from Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), David Johns on being an ally versus being an accomplice.
On today's episode of LGBT #Decoded, our hosts answer an audience member's question that is on the mind of many -- with all the injustices and fight for rights that Blacks face in this country, where (if at all) do gay rights fit in?
As the end of #Pride month draws near, we at theGrio have teamed up with Amber of Amber's Closet and David Johns to bring a new series giving our cis/heterosexual audience members the 4-1-1 on some of fundamentals of the LGBTQ+ community. On today's episode, learn why pronouns are such a huge deal.
On tonight's #DC360, hear about Justin Fairfax possibly running for Governor, Congress's next generation, and how the only Black Republican in the Senate is trying to recruit some color in the GOP. Finally, hear our host's take on women of color voting for change.
In our newest episode of #Decoded, our hosts Blue Telusma and Amber of Amber's Closet answer what the heck all the letters in LGBTQIA+ mean. Then, hear a word from the Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, David Johns.
June is #Pride month and we are honored to show love and support to our brothers and sisters in the LGBTQ+ community. In our new series, Decoded, we're joined by our very own Blue Telusma, social media influencer Amber's Closet, and National Black Justice Coalition activist David Johns to answer the questions from some of our cis/hetero audience members because, quite frankly, our LGBTQ+ fam shouldn't have to. #LoveWins
On an all-new #DC360, learn about how Ilhan Omar intends to stop school lunch shaming; the newly created scholarship by the Black women of Obama's White House; and how the 2020 Census will surely be inaccurate. Finally, 👂🏾to our host's take on the Adidas company abhorrent lack of diversity.
On tonight's #DC360, learn about Virginia Democrats' victory against voter suppression; 'Geto Boys' rapper, Scarface, running for Houston City Council; and actor Danny Glover and Ta-Nehisi Coates' House hearing on reparations. Finally, our host asks, just wtf is up with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas?
We love all forms of Black Love 😍. In honor of #PrideMonth🌈, we continue our #WeAreBlackLove series with the lovely duo of Keondra and Alicia. Check out our YouTube channel for more of the series and our other couples!
Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre on its anniversary.
On tonight's #DC360, hear our host's take on how Russia is (yet again) targeting the Black voter. Also, learn how Cory Booker plans to stop the Trump administration from re-allowing predatory overdraft fees; how Rep. Vivian Davis Figures is appealing the Alabama abortion ban; and Black voter power in Iowa. Full 🎥: http://fal.cn/AC6N
On tonight's #DC360, learn about Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, and her run for office, Rep. Joyce Beatty's push for an ACTUAL free credit report for consumers, and Rep. Elijah Cummings' aim for a prison to school pipeline. Finally, 👂🏾Tiffany's Take on the never-ending situation in Flint, Michigan.
I tell ya...white woman tears💦 come along like CLOCKWORK. Shoutout to Nessa for having Kaep's back. 🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻
#DC360 is back tonight with news on Alabama's abortion bill, the GOP's diversity search (🙄) and why Rep. Barbara Lee is embracing her inner Salt-N-Pepa and telling the government "let's talk about sex!" Finally, hear our host's take on how the presidential race is trying to push Black women into the second place spot.
#DC360 is back! Today, learn about how Rep. Val Demings is hoping to fight the arming of school teachers; Rep. Greg Meeks' bill to assist the public in determining whether they want to support businesses with ties to the gun industry; and how Rep. Elijah Cummings and Rep. Karen Bass intend to redeem those with non-violent crimes in their past. Finally, check out our host Tiffany Cross's take on the racism of redistricting.
On tonight's episode of #DC360, we learn about Stacey Abrams’ plans, the Supermajority initiative, and Letitia James’ financial investigation into the NRA. Also, our host Tiffany Cross gives you her take on the growing problem of white nationalism.
John Singleton was the first African-American to be nominated for an Academy Award for best director. 🙏🏿💔
They both lost their fiancés to gun violence. Nicole P. Bell and Shenee Johnson offer their advice for Lauren London and any other woman learning to live through grief. 💔🏁 https://on.thegrio.com/2VAyi1y
We're back with a new episode of #DC360! Today, our host Tiffany Cross reports from Capitol Hill on Biden’s bid for 2020; new legislation to protect women with natural hair from discrimination; a lawmaker’s efforts to seal a person’s record if they have been convicted of simple possession of marijuana and how states around the country are taking steps to disenfranchise Black voters.
When Nipsey Hussle died, many Black men, especially, grieved for their fallen brother. theGrio sat down with prominent Black men in the entertainment industry including CEO of AllHipHop.com, EIC of Vibe Magazine and journalists to discuss how Nipsey Hussle inspired the community and music industry as a whole. Further, we explore how this devastating loss can be turned into purpose for social change. #TheMarathonContinuesWithUs
Meet Tarsha, one of the few Black women who own a marijuana dispensary in the U.S.
On tonight's episode of #DC360, learn about how the House Democrats intend to hold a hearing to, once again, include HBCUs in federal programs, how the Obama Foundation intends to help the youth, how Black workers are still being failed in Trump's America, and our host's take on the canabis industry.
#DC360 is back with our evening news from Capitol Hill! Today, find out how Senator Cory Booker plans to cut your taxes, and about a new proposal for making the Pell Grant available for prisoners. Then, check out Tiffany's Take on 45's targeting of Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Legacy! This Sunday in Crenshaw, a newly-painted basketball 🏀 court was dedicated in honor of @nipseyhussle 🏁 at Crete Academy. The school’s founder told @theGrio, the court will help bring healing for the students and community, who Nipsey Hussle inspired. ❤️🏁
Los Angeles showed up and showed love yesterday at Nipsey Hussle's funeral. TheGrio's Natasha S. Alford spoke with fans at the STAPLES Center and his Crenshaw neighborhood about how Nipsey Hussle changed their lives forever.
On today's episode of #DC360, learn about Sen. Cory Booker and Elijah Cummings' "New Pathways Act," Georgetown University's new slavery reparations policy and hear our host give her Tiffany's Take on the Justice Department's abhorrent response to the rise of white nationalism and hate crimes.
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade recently made headlines after they showed support for their 11-year-old son, that identifies as gay, by taking him to the Miami Pride Parade. On today's episode of #WakeUpWithGeorge, our host explains why such support is necessary and should be applauded and not criticized.
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