THE GRIO
- Smithsonian’s traveling Green Book exhibit opens in Jackson July 2, 2022A look at how African Americans traveled during the Jim Crow era in the U.S. is on display at the The post Smithsonian’s traveling Green Book exhibit opens in Jackson appeared first on TheGrio.Associated Press
- Holiday getaway pushes US airport traffic to pandemic high July 2, 2022The Fourth of July holiday weekend is jamming U.S. airports with their biggest crowds since the pandemic began in 2020. The post Holiday getaway pushes US airport traffic to pandemic high appeared first on TheGrio.Associated Press
- Philadelphia cop allegedly used N-word on radio; police are investigating July 2, 2022The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is investigating a white lieutenant’s alleged use of an anti-Black slur during a phone call The post Philadelphia cop allegedly used N-word on radio; police are investigating appeared first on TheGrio.TheGrio Staff
- Germany, Nigeria sign accord for return of Benin Bronzes July 2, 2022Germany and Nigeria on Friday signed an agreement paving the way for the return of hundreds of artifacts known as The post Germany, Nigeria sign accord for return of Benin Bronzes appeared first on TheGrio.Associated Press
- Ban on Black Lives Matter face masks is unconstitutional, court finds July 2, 2022Pittsburgh Regional Transit employees’ right to wear Black Lives Matter masks during shifts has been upheld following a federal appellate The post Ban on Black Lives Matter face masks is unconstitutional, court finds appeared first on TheGrio.TheGrio Staff
- Democrats swiftly raised $80M after court overturned Roe July 2, 2022In the first week after the Supreme Court stripped away a woman’s constitutional right to have an abortion, Democrats and aligned The post Democrats swiftly raised $80M after court overturned Roe appeared first on TheGrio.Associated Press
- Author Minda Harts knows Black girls are ‘more than magic’ July 2, 2022Are we thinking about the next generation of Black and Brown girls in the ways we should? This may be The post Author Minda Harts knows Black girls are ‘more than magic’ appeared first on TheGrio.Letisha Bereola
- Prosecutors seek to keep charges alive in Flint water crisis July 2, 2022Prosecutors signaled Friday that they would pursue the same charges against former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and eight others in the Flint The post Prosecutors seek to keep charges alive in Flint water crisis appeared first on TheGrio.Associated Press
- Football hero Joe McKnight’s killer can’t be re-tried for murder, court says July 2, 2022The man who killed a former NFL player in a New Orleans area road rage incident in 2016 cannot be The post Football hero Joe McKnight’s killer can’t be re-tried for murder, court says appeared first on TheGrio.Associated Press
- Video shows former Formula 1 champ using homophobic slur against Lewis Hamilton July 2, 2022More video in Brazilian media shows retired Formula One champion Nelson Piquet using homophobic language and more racial slurs about The post Video shows former Formula 1 champ using homophobic slur against Lewis Hamilton appeared first on TheGrio.Associated Press
- Ohio cops killed Jayland Walker, 25, with shots to the face, stomach, legs, report says July 2, 2022At least eight Akron police officers have been put on leave after firing more than 90 shots at an unarmed The post Ohio cops killed Jayland Walker, 25, with shots to the face, stomach, legs, report says appeared first on TheGrio.TheGrio Staff
- First day of Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia adjourned after two witnesses failed to show July 2, 2022MOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial Friday, 4 1/2 months after her arrest on charges The post First day of Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia adjourned after two witnesses failed to show appeared first on TheGrio.Associated Press
- Simone Biles, Denzel Washington, Sandra Lindsay among 17 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients July 2, 2022WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will present the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 The post Simone Biles, Denzel Washington, Sandra Lindsay among 17 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients appeared first on TheGrio.Associated Press
- Sha’Carri Richardson still has to figure out how to deal with disappointment July 2, 2022OPINION: The 22-year-old track star failed to exhibit any growth or maturity after last weekend's disappointing performance at the U.S. track and field championships. The post Sha’Carri Richardson still has to figure out how to deal with disappointment appeared first on TheGrio.Deron Snyder
- Heading to Essence Fest? Don’t eat that restaurant gumbo. Do. Not. July 1, 2022The following opinions are of a writer who makes good food, eats good food, and was reared up in New The post Heading to Essence Fest? Don’t eat that restaurant gumbo. Do. Not. appeared first on TheGrio.Christy Oglesby
- Florida law, effective July 1, permits traffic stops for loud music and $114 fine July 1, 2022It is now illegal in Florida to play music that can be heard 25 feet or more from a vehicle. The post Florida law, effective July 1, permits traffic stops for loud music and $114 fine appeared first on TheGrio.TheGrio Staff
- Ain’t no shame in Kevin Durant’s request for a trade July 1, 2022OPINION: Sure, he could've won a couple more titles if he stayed at Oklahoma City or Golden State. But he was willing to try something new and he didn’t fear failure. The post Ain’t no shame in Kevin Durant’s request for a trade appeared first on TheGrio.Deron Snyder
- Education proposal in Texas would replace ‘slavery’ with ‘involuntary relocation’ July 1, 2022A working group of Texas educators wants to omit the word “slavery” from second-grade social studies instruction and instead use The post Education proposal in Texas would replace ‘slavery’ with ‘involuntary relocation’ appeared first on TheGrio.TheGrio Staff
- Advanced wypipology: What the Jan. 6 hearings can teach Black people about white liberation July 1, 2022OPINION: If you’re fighting for equality, freedom or social justice, you could probably learn a few things from the House Select Committee Hearings on the Caucasian coup attempt The post Advanced wypipology: What the Jan. 6 hearings can teach Black people about white liberation appeared first on TheGrio.Michael Harriot
- Beyoncé releases cover art, inspiration for new album, ‘Renaissance’ July 1, 2022Beyoncé unveiled the cover art for her forthcoming “Renaissance” album on Thursday. The superstar singer also disclosed some new details The post Beyoncé releases cover art, inspiration for new album, ‘Renaissance’ appeared first on TheGrio.Matthew Allen
THE ROOT
- Which Superstar was Suppose to sing Tevin Campbell's Classic Hit: Can We Talk? July 2, 2022You know the tune. They play it at every millennial pain and sip, the r&b cover concerts, and sometimes at the club before closing when the DJ cuts the vocals, expecting you to know every word, which you do. Tevin Campbell’s classic Can We Talk is the early nineties hit we all know and love, […]Alexandra Jane
- 50 Cent Aka Curtis Jackson Trolls Power co-producer and It's getting Ugly! July 2, 2022Cancer season has Curtis Jackson, a.k.a. 50 Cent cutting up on the internet in the worst of ways, but then again that’s any day. Following the recent allegations of sexual misconduct against producer, Randall Emmett, 50 has entered the chat, offering opinions that no one has asked for. On Friday morning, the rapper…Read more...Alexandra Jane
- Trevor Noah: Women's Cellphones could Reveal Their Seeking Abortions July 2, 2022Just a week following the overturn of the landmark ruling of Roe v. Wade, America has become somewhat of a legislative free for all when it comes to women’s reproductive rights. With individual states now having the authority to dictate whether or not to ban abortion, many are scrambling to find ways to ensure…Read more...Alexandra Jane
- Could Roe's Collapse Mean Everything is Up for Grabs? July 2, 2022The Supreme Court closed out this session with a metaphorical bang, upending fifty years of court precedent by overturning Roe v. Wade, the case establishing the constitutional right to an abortion. Read more...Jessica Washington
- Living Single & The Upshaws' Kim Fields Plays That's So Random July 2, 2022Read more...Adriano Contreras
- Top 15 Black Celebrities on TikTok July 1, 2022Who isn’t on TikTok nowadays? Parents, children, writers, comedians, athletes and singers. Everyone is using the social media platform, most notably some of the biggest celebrities in the world. If you can make it on TikTok, you can make it anywhere.Read more...Noah A. McGee
- Must-Haves for Your Fourth of July Cookout July 1, 2022The country is getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend. For some, it’s a time to remember the birth of our nation. But let’s face it, for Black folks, it’s the perfect excuse to get together with family and friends and eat, drink and laugh at your Uncle Tony when he tries […]Angela Johnson
- Georgia Police Chief Called to Resign after Black Man’s Shooting July 1, 2022Religious leaders and local advocates in Savannah, Ga. are calling for the police chief to resign following the fatal shooting of a Black man by police, per The Associated Press. The killing of Saudi Arai Lee, 31, is undergoing a federal investigation but the people are demanding a probe into the other …Read more...Kalyn Womack
- Vermont High School Barred from Flying Black Lives Matter Flag July 1, 2022The Bellows Falls Union High School board unanimously voted on a new policy that restricts the school from flying flags other than the US and Vermont state flags, according to the Brattleboro Reformer. Those flags include the Black Lives Matter flag BFUHS and other Vermont schools have flown in support of their Black…Read more...Kalyn Womack
- 20-Year-Old Woman Executed in NYC, Mother Says the City Failed Her July 1, 2022Wednesday, 20-year-old Azsia Johnson was shot at point-blank range while she was pushing her 3-month-old baby in a stroller on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Her mother, Lisa Desort, alleges the city failed to protect her daughter and prevent the killing because Azsia had previously reported being abused and…Read more...Kalyn Womack
- NFL Player Jaylon Ferguson Died of Drug Overdose July 1, 2022The cause of death of a Baltimore Ravens linebacker has been determined. Read more...Keith Reed
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Will Come to Disney Theme Parks in 2024 July 1, 2022The Princess and the Frog fans rejoice! Tiana is finally getting her own theme park ride. Read more...Stephanie Holland
- Exclusive: Stacey Abrams Responds to Black Twitter Backlash over Police-funding Tweets July 1, 2022It’s rare that anything Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams, says is received with vitriol by Black folks or the political left. She’s been a juggernaut since narrowly losing to current Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in 2018, raising millions for Democratic candidates, erecting a massive campaign to fight…Read more...Keith Reed
- Lawsuit Filed Against Kanye West Over Sample Used on Donda 2 July 1, 2022Wake up Mr. West! You’re getting sued again!Read more...Noah A. McGee
- Simone Biles, Denzel Washington Among New Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients July 1, 2022If you thought Simone Biles was done making history and collecting medals…not so fast.Read more...Stephanie Holland
- Texas Educators Propose Slavery Be Taught As 'Involuntary Relocation' July 1, 2022Republican-led states are continuing to remake Black history into a clean-cut retelling with anti-CRT laws. According to the Texas Tribute, a group of Texas educators is looking to take this further with a proposal for slavery to be taught as ‘involuntary relocation.’ The proposal was sent to the Texas State Board of…Read more...Murjani Rawls
- Playing in the NBA Is a Privilege, and Miles Bridges Relinquished That Right by Putting Hands on His Wife July 1, 2022Trigger Warning: This article contains graphic details of domestic violence.Read more...Jay Connor
- Tesla Hit With Another Lawsuit Alleging Racism Against Black Workers July 1, 2022A collection of former and current Black Tesla employees have come together to file a lawsuit alleging they were subjected to various forms of racial abuse and harassment while working primarily in Tesla’s Fremont, California factory. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that in the lawsuit filed at California state…Read more...Murjani Rawls
- NYPD's Real-life Special Victims Unit Is Under investigation July 1, 2022Many Americans have grown up with the classic “dun dun” sound echoing from their television screens as scenes from the show Law and Order Special Victims Unit plays in the background at any given gym or waiting room. Read more...Jessica Washington
- Clarence Thomas Quotes False Vaccine Conspiracy Theory In Dissent July 1, 2022Until yesterday, it was hard to imagine how Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas could have made the Court’s term any worse. Thomas is considered the ideological godfather of an emboldened, far-right majority on the Court that in the past week alone weakened Miranda rights for people detained by cops, removed the…Read more...Keith Reed
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- How Brooke Shields Teaches Her Daughters to Handle "Nasty" Social Media Critics July 3, 2022Brooke Shields wants to keep the negativity away from her family. Especially when it comes to her daughters Rowan Francis Henchy, 19, and Grier Hammond Henchy, 16 (with husband Chris...
- Joey King Pays Tribute to Fiancé Steven Piet With Sweet TikTok Video July 3, 2022Joey King has found her prince. Four months after getting engaged to fiancé Steven Piet, the actress took to TikTok to pay tribute to her future husband with a heartwarming video...
- Taylor Swift's Alleged Stalker Arrested in New York July 2, 2022A man has been arrested on stalking and trespassing charges after allegedly trying to gain access to Taylor Swift's apartment in New York City. According to the NYPD, Joshua...
- Kourtney Kardashian Speaks Out About Travis Barker's "Scary" Health Scare and Hospitalization July 2, 2022Kourtney Kardashian is feeling relieved and grateful following her husband Travis Barker's harrowing medical ordeal. On July 2, the couple broke their silence about the musician's...
- Elon Musk and 4 of His Sons Meet Pope Francis July 2, 2022Elon Musk returned to Twitter after a brief hiatus to share a rare family photo. On July 1, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX tweeted a pic of himself with sons Griffin, 18, and...
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- Ricky Martin Reportedly Hit with DV Restraining Order in Puerto Rico July 3, 2022A rep for Ricky Martin tells TMZ ... "The allegations against Ricky Martin that lead to a protection order are completely false and fabricated. We are very confident that when the true facts come out in this matter our client Ricky Martin will be…TMZ Staff
- Justin Bieber's Grandmother Involved in Near-Fatal Car Crash in Canada July 2, 2022Justin Bieber's grandmother was almost killed in a fiery car crash that she narrowly escaped, seemingly unscathed. Word of the wreck was spread Saturday in a FB public community page specific to Stratford -- which highlights classic cars and expos…TMZ Staff
- Travis Barker & Kourtney Kardashian Break Silence on Pancreatitis Scare July 2, 2022Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian are addressing the health scare that landed the former in a hospital -- and their message is one of gratitude and relief. The Blink-182 drummer took to IG Saturday to explain what exactly had happened earlier…TMZ Staff
- Marilyn Manson Case Compared to Johnny Depp's Amid Viral Thread July 2, 2022Marilyn Manson's legal situation with Evan Rachel Wood -- who's accused him of abuse -- is being compared to Johnny Depp's ... this as a Twitter thread linking the two is going viral. The thread -- consisting of several tweets that attempt to paint…TMZ Staff
- Keanu Reeves Drops Into Aston Martin Garage at British Grand Prix Race July 2, 2022Keanu Reeves' onscreen need for speed became a reality this weekend -- he's in England taking in the Grand Prix race ... and seems to have an allegiance for one team in particular. The actor was out and about Saturday at the Silverstone Circuit,…TMZ Staff