Each installment of “The Friendship Files” features a conversation between The Atlantic’s Julie Beck and two or more friends, exploring the history and significance of their relationship. This week she talks with a group of middle-aged men who met at the New York Mets fantasy baseball camp, where they trained …
Read More »Meet Tiffany Capri Hainesworth, the First Black Woman to Solely Own a Tequila Brand
Tiffany Capri Hainesworth made history in 2019 when she launched TCapri Tequila, becoming the first Black woman to solely own a tequila brand. However, the road to making history was no easy feat. Her journey began in 2012 after she survived a tragic car crash that changed her perspective on …
Read More »Black TikTok Creators Speak Out Following Black History Event with Nicki Minaj
Photo: Tolga Akmen (Getty Images) Earlier this week, Nicki Minaj partnered with TikTok to create a forum for her and Black creators to meet and celebrate Black History Month. However, the space was invaded by non-Black creators who were reportedly in the center of the conversation, reported Buzzfeed News. Black …
Read More »Ukraine’s Civilian Soldiers
As the world anxiously watches Ukraine’s borders, where Russia has amassed as many as 130,000 troops, the question on the minds of many is what Vladimir Putin wants, and what he’s willing to do to get it. The answer has immediate implications for the United States, Europe, and the NATO …
Read More »Olympian Sydney McLaughlin and Andre Levrone Jr. say their love is ‘God-sent’
This is the third installment in theGrio’s series “Mighty Love,” running through February. Read our first couple’s story here. What makes a winning couple? Some might say compatible interests. Others, a united faith. Still, others might assert that a couple’s compatibility lies in sharing similar drives and ambition. As athletes …
Read More »Doing an About-Face? — India Arie Says Joe Rogan Isn’t Racist, Accepts His Apology for Using N-Word
Music artist India Arie who recently vowed to pull her music from Spotify following popular podcaster Joe Rogan’s salacious use of the n-word, is now doing an about-face. While speaking with CNN’s Don Lemon, Arie walked back her criticisms of Rogan, who hosts The Joe Rogan Experience podcast and who …
Read More »Black-owned breweries honor Black ‘unsung heroes’
Several Black-owned breweries in California have teamed up to release a limited edition four-pack honoring four innovators and “unsung heroes of Black history.” The breweries involved with crafting this unique style of Hazy IPA are Sacramento’s Oak Park Brewing Co., Fresno’s Full Circle Brewing Co., Oakland’s Hella Coastal Brewing Co., …
Read More »Take a Blast From the Super Bowl Commercials Past With These 5 Ads
Screenshot: YouTube/Lakers Basketball In this 2016 Sprite ad, it’s clear that LeBron James’ wife Savannah is the only person that can tell him what to do. A multi-million dollar campaign involving yet another popular soft drink can’t nor can rapper Lil Yatchy convince the NBA star to do the one …
Read More »#FoodBae: 7 Black men cooking their way into our hearts
A woman’s place is in the kitchen? A quick scroll down Instagram and Tik Tok proves that’s not true. At any time of day, you can find Black men in the kitchen whipping up everything from jaw-dropping appetizers for the game to Michelin star-worthy meals for date night with the …
Read More »What’s Standing in Elon Musk’s Way?
The thought of a three-letter government agency preventing Elon Musk, currently the richest person in the world, from doing anything he wants might seem like a bureaucrat’s fantasy. This is the guy who got approval to launch a Tesla into space, who got a street renamed Rocket Road, who disregarded …
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