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(Photo: Netflix) Netflix series #BlackAF has struck a chord in the Black community to become one of the most polarizing new titles on the streaming platform. The underlying topics of colorism and Black representation in media triggered much of the backlash and Kenya Barris, the show’s star and creator, recently broke …

Nekesa Mumbi Moody is pictured in an undated photo. (Credit: Nekesa Mumbi Moody/ Valence Media) The Hollywood Reporter has named Nekesa Mumbi Moody as its new Editorial Director, a history-making move that makes the veteran journalist the first Black woman to take on the top editorial role at the prolific …

Photo: Keston Duke Photography In episode two of the Facebook Watch series Staying In Business, theGrio dives into the stories of Black restauranteers who hope to stay open through and beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Across the country, many businesses are legendary in name and history, yet face the struggles of being …

Photo: Courtest of Dr. Willie Wilson The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly 42,000 cases and almost 1,900 deaths state-wide. Most of those cases are coming out of Cook County, with many of the dead being African American. …

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Exterior of Staples Center after both the NHL and NBA postpone seasons due to corona virus concerns at Staples Center on March 12, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers returned a $4.6 million loan from the …

Image provide courtesy of Marisa Lee Bolssen Life can introduce a whirlwind of emotions to anyone dealing with life-altering situations, whether a sudden tragedy or unforeseen loss. Managing the ups-and-downs can be difficult alone, but family and friends close to people affected may have a tougher time finding comforting words …

Tabitha Brown attends the Mercy For Animals 20th Anniversary Gala at The Shrine Auditorium on September 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Actress Tabitha Brown used her love for vegan food as a vehicle to gain fame via the exponentially …

DMX took to Instagram Live to read Bible verses to his followers With COVID-19 forcing many to stay home, artists and DJ’s have used social media as a method to reach fans during the pandemic. Rapper and actor DMX joined in on Friday, but instead of offering music, he offered …

A person rides a bike down Wall Street on April 02, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Coronavirus has hit Americans hard. More than 50,000 have died of complications, more than 939,000 individuals have tested positive for Covid-19 and tens of millions are out of work. …

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting so many aspects of our lives, with our well-being at the top of the list. If you’re looking for ways to better manage your stress, and especially if you’re having trouble sleeping, Diddy has a solution for you. The hip-hop legend and entrepreneur has teamed …