As a result of the explosive articles published in The Wall Street Journal and New York Times about the use of racist, homophobic and misogynistic phrases uttered by Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden while he was an ESPN analyst, he has resigned from his position. According to NFL.com, …
Read More »Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Unveiled in Florida Before a Permanent Stay in the U.S. Capitol
Portrait of American educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune (1875 – 1955) with the United States Capital Building in the background, circa 1950. Photo: Hulton Archive (Getty Images) A new 11-foot statue honoring civil rights giant Mary McLeod Bethune—made using marble from the same quarry Michelangelo used to build the …
Read More »Black farmers fight back amid Texas lawsuit over $5B in debt relief
A Black farmers’ group in Texas has filed a motion to intervene as part of a federal court battle over $5 billion in debt relief. (Photo: Fotolia) A group of Black farmers has filed a motion to intervene as part of a Texas federal court battle over $5 billion in …
Read More »In <em>The Last Duel</em>, Men Are Unreliable Narrators
Ridley Scott’s masterly new film tells a familiar story—and then unravels it. 20th Century Studios / Everett The Last Duel introduces Jean de Carrouges (played by Matt Damon), its ostensible hero, with the gritty fanfare expected from a Ridley Scott epic. Much like the valiant former Roman general Maximus of …
Read More »Kanye West Is Selling Is Wyoming Ranch For $11 Million
It’s never the right time to say goodbye, but Kanye West is doing just that with his ranch property near Cody, Wyoming. The rapper and Yeezy designer has reportedly listed the 4,000 acre property with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains for $11 million, PEOPLE confirms. Previously known as “Monster …
Read More »Fortune 500 CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett: ‘Work-life balance is a lie’
Speaking at Fortune’s annual Most Powerful Women’s Summit Tuesday in Washington D.C., the president and chief executive officer of TIAA proclaimed that “work-life balance is a lie.” Thasunda Brown Duckett added that when she tried to achieve a more balanced lifestyle, “it never reconciled.” In this photo from the 2018 …
Read More »‘The Wendy Williams Show’ Will Return Without Wendy Williams
Season 13 of The Wendy Williams Show is finally returning but without Wendy Williams. A statement from the show read, “The Wendy Williams Show will start airing originals on Monday, October 18, with an exciting lineup of guest hosts and panels to be announced shortly.” The statement continued, “Wendy continues …
Read More »Kim Kardashian Talks Having Kanye West ‘Support
Following her stint as host for Saturday Night Live over the weekend, Kim Kardashian was reportedly glad to have her ex-husband Kanye West by her side. According to PEOPLE, a source tells the outlet that the 40-year-old reality star and the 44-year-old rapper are in a “better” place than they …
Read More »Elaine Welteroth opens up about her course on MasterClass, imposter syndrome and more
In an exclusive interview, Elaine Welteroth sat down with theGrio and opened up about her new course on MasterClass, what impact she wants it to have and other topics. Thursday night, Oct. 14, Welteroth returns as a judge on the 19th season of Bravo’s hit competition show Project Runway, serving …
Read More »Voting Rights Advocate Stacey Abrams To Campaign For Terry McAuliffe
Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will hit the campaign trail with former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe in his bid for a second term in the position. Abrams will spend next Sunday with the former Virginia governor visiting three churches in Norfolk and taking part in a “Souls For …
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