Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Today’s News
- OP-ED: What Do We Do When Our Cultural Icons Have Complex Legacies?by Meena Anderson on April 15, 2024 at 8:30 pm
When I heard that O.J. Simpson died, a few thoughts crossed my mind. Mostly, I needed to write about it: I have a simultaneous fascination with and disdain for football and how the game is an amalgamation of American culture—the dichotomous beauty of the game and the objective destruction of primarily Black bodies for white
- Toni Braxton and Cedric the Entertainer Open Up About Friendship and Their Joint Tourby Josh Baker on April 15, 2024 at 8:10 pm
Toni Braxton and Cedric the Entertainer’s upcoming tour, “Love & Laughter,” is set to be a remarkable fusion of talent and friendship. Despite their different realms of entertainment, the two have shared a longstanding friendship that dates back years. Now, they’re bringing their unique gifts together for an unforgettable experience on stage. Toni’s mesmerizing voice,
- Visiting Charlotte, North Carolina? Here’s Some of the City’s Must-Do Hotspots! by DeAnna Taylor on April 15, 2024 at 3:30 pm
Charlotte may not be North Carolina’s capital, but it’s certainly the largest and most visited city in the state. Often named one of the fastest growing metropolises in the United States, the “Queen City” has seen an influx of ambitious transplants and small business owners flock within its limits to make this Southern destination their
- Black Maternal Health Week: How One OB-GYN’s Own Birth Inspired Her to Become an Advocate for Black Mothersby Rhonia Brooks-Gordon on April 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Over 30 years ago, a young Afro-Jamaican woman who was eight months pregnant walked into a Brooklyn hospital complaining of vomiting and a severe headache. She was examined briefly by the doctors and subsequently discharged. As the woman was being discharged, a triage nurse checked her vitals. The nurse was alarmed at the woman’s high
- ‘Good Times’ Showrunner Ranada Shepard Explains the New Series Racy Themes and How It’s Still Steeped in Tradition by Delaina Dixon on April 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Showrunner Ranada Shepard had one goal when shaping Netflix’s new animation series, Good Times. As one of the only Afro-Latina showrunners in the adult animation space, she wanted to bring an authentic voice to the project. “It was an honor to be trusted with the reimagining of Good Times,” Shepard tells EBONY. Executive producers Norman Lear,
- How Leseliey Welch is Putting Black Maternal Health in the Spotlight and Her Push for More Black Birthing Centersby DeAnna Taylor on April 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Detroit native Leseliey Welch has experienced the highs and lows associated with childbirth, and all the emotions in between. She successfully delivered her pre-term daughter, but soon after experienced the grief of her premature nephew passing away the day he was delivered. She’s also suffered her own pregnancy losses, a feeling many women around the
- Faith Ringgold, Weaver of Ancestral Dreams, Dies at the Age of 93by Kianga Moore on April 14, 2024 at 1:21 am
Faith Ringgold, a courageous artist and activist whose “story quilts” wove rich tales of Black life and ancestral dreams, died on Saturday. Born on October 8, 1930, in Harlem, New York, Ringgold’s bold works and passionate advocacy left an undeniable mark on Black culture, the world of art and civil rights uprisings. A daughter of Harlem,
- Black, Pregnant and Incarcerated: A Dire Problem Within the Prison System in the U.S.by Jessika Ward on April 13, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Being pregnant and giving birth are amongst the most memorable experiences in a woman’s life. The postpartum experience should be one of bonding between a mother and her child. However, this experience is much different for women who are in prison. Shackled until the moment they give birth—with only law enforcement and a doctor present,
- Women’s Basketball Has ‘Next’ When It Comes to Growing the Gameby A. Sherrod Blakely on April 12, 2024 at 8:05 pm
No matter where you go, it’s inescapable these days. Women’s basketball is no longer an afterthought that’s easily forgotten about and even easier to ignore. As we saw during the most recent chapter of March Madness, the women’s game has evolved into a made-for-mainstream-TV event, the kind that moves more girls to want to be
- Trey Songz Reportedly Settles $25M Lawsuit Over Alleged 2016 Sexual Assaultby Noah Williams on April 15, 2024 at 7:02 pm
R&B Singer Trey Songz reportedly has settled his 2016 sexual assault lawsuit for an enormous $25 million dollars.
- ‘Pictionary’ Exclusive: Can Co-Captain Corbin Bleu Put Points On The Board?by Janeé Bolden on April 15, 2024 at 6:53 pm
In a clip from an upcoming episode of 'Pictionary,' actor Corbin Bleu serves as captain for one of the teams.
- Tyler, The Creator Coachella Addresses Rejecting Jerrod Carmichael: ‘My Homie Tried to F**k Me On Camera’by lexdirects on April 15, 2024 at 6:26 pm
During his Coachella set, Tyler, the Creator, addressed his viral moment of rejecting Jerrod Carmichael: "My homie tried to f**k me on camera."
- Congratulations! Candiace Dillard Bassett Announces She’s Expecting First Child With Chris Bassett, Says It’s 95% Of The Reason For Her #RHOP Departureby Danielle Canada on April 15, 2024 at 5:18 pm
Candiace Dillard Bassett might not “Drive Back” to #RHOP for season 9, but she’s embarking on a new journey; motherhood. On Monday, the departing Real Housewives of Potomac star, 37, exclusively told ET she’s expecting her first child with husband Chris Bassett, 46. She also added that it’s 95% of the reason why she quit
- It’s (Another) #RHOP Wrap?! Nneka Ihim Reportedly Leaving ‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ After One Seasonby Danielle Canada on April 15, 2024 at 3:54 pm
Fresh off the heels of Robyn Dixon announcing that she’s been fired from The Real Housewives of Potomac, a report alleges that newbie Nneka Ihim is exiting the series after just one season. If this is true, that would mean that #RHOP will be down THREE housewives for season 9. TheJasmineBRAND is reporting that Nneka
- Doja Cat Shuts Down Coachella Weekend 1 With Appearances From A$AP Rocky, 21 Savage & Teezo Touchdownby Rebecah Jacobs on April 15, 2024 at 3:21 pm
The first weekend of Coachella ended with a bang as Doja Cat treated fans to an other worldly performance.
- It’s A #RHOP Wrap: Robyn Dixon Confirms She’s Been Booted From ‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ After 8 Seasons—‘I Was Fired’by Danielle Canada on April 15, 2024 at 12:58 pm
The rumors are true, Robyn Dixon has been fired from The Real Housewives of Potomac. The news was confirmed by Dixon who made the announcement on her Reasonably Shady podcast to her fellow “Green-Eyed Bandit” Gizelle Bryant. Noting that she wanted to “respect the network” and wait until season 8 ended, Robyn said she wanted
- #BBLDrizzy: Rick Ross Continues To Troll Drake With BBL Allegations On Social Media, 6 God Responds Calling Rapper ‘Racist’ & ‘Angry’by Noah Williams on April 15, 2024 at 12:15 pm
After releasing his Drake diss, "Champagne Moments," Rick Ross took to social media to troll Drake throughout the day.
- BOSSIP Horoscopes: Week Of April 14by Psychic Zya on April 15, 2024 at 5:57 am
Horoscopes for an astrological forecast for the week of April 14, 2024 based on sun or rising sign, as predicted by Psychic Zya.
- #SadeRobinson: White Man Maxwell Anderson Charged With Murdering Black Milwaukee Teen After Date, Leg Found As Search Continues For Remainsby Lauryn Bass on April 14, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Another Black woman’s date ended with her death, and Sade Robinson’s family solved her disappearance following Maxwell Anderson’s arrest, but they’re still searching for the rest of her body. In a chilling development, Milwaukee authorities have charged 33-year-old Maxwell Anderson with the murder of Sade Robinson, a 19-year-old Black woman whose disappearance led to a
- Trooper admits to dropping knee on cuffed 15-year-old’s neck, breaking his eye socket over doorbell prankby Associated Press on April 12, 2024 at 8:37 pm
A suspended Delaware state trooper is facing prison time after pleading guilty to criminal charges involving a brutal assault on a teenager. The post Trooper admits to dropping knee on cuffed 15-year-old’s neck, breaking his eye socket over doorbell prank appeared first on TheGrio.
- Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concertby Associated Press on April 12, 2024 at 3:12 pm
His lawyers had argued in court that Drake was not involved in planning the concert so was not liable for its deaths and injuries. The post Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concert appeared first on TheGrio.
- Nebraska bill gives voting rights back to people convicted of felonies once released from prisonby Associated Press on April 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Omaha state Sen. Justin Wayne's measure, passed Thursday, eliminates a two-year waiting period established in 2005. The post Nebraska bill gives voting rights back to people convicted of felonies once released from prison appeared first on TheGrio.
- Rev. Al Sharpton’s annual civil rights conference features address from Bidenby Associated Press on April 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Afterward, Sharpton helms a talk. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at last year's National Action Network Convention in person. The post Rev. Al Sharpton’s annual civil rights conference features address from Biden appeared first on TheGrio.
- Black youth in Alabama are routinely pushed from schools to incarcerationby Josiah Bates on April 11, 2024 at 6:47 pm
A report by the Southern Poverty Law Center found that Black students are suspended far more than white students in Alabama. The post Black youth in Alabama are routinely pushed from schools to incarceration appeared first on TheGrio.
- OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies at 76by Associated Press on April 11, 2024 at 3:14 pm
Live TV coverage of Simpson's 1994 arrest after a famous slow-speed chase marked a stunning fall from grace for the sports hero. The post OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies at 76 appeared first on TheGrio.
- Mister Cee, a famed hip-hop DJ and key figure behind Notorious B.I.G.’s debut album, dies at 57by Associated Press on April 11, 2024 at 1:36 pm
A key player in hip-hop, Mister Cee was formerly Big Daddy Kane’s DJ and an executive producer on Biggie’s 1994 debut, “Ready to Die.” The post Mister Cee, a famed hip-hop DJ and key figure behind Notorious B.I.G.’s debut album, dies at 57 appeared first on TheGrio.
- ‘Goon Squad’ officers who tortured Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker sentenced in state courtby Associated Press on April 10, 2024 at 4:39 pm
Already sentenced to federal prison, six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to a long list of state and... The post ‘Goon Squad’ officers who tortured Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker sentenced in state court appeared first on TheGrio.
- Videos show police firing nearly 100 shots at Dexter Reed in less than a minuteby Associated Press on April 10, 2024 at 1:38 pm
Five Chicago officers in an unmarked police vehicle surrounded an SUV last month driven by Reed, allegedly for failing to wear a seatbelt. The post Videos show police firing nearly 100 shots at Dexter Reed in less than a minute appeared first on TheGrio.
- Majority-Black areas to benefit as EPA forces reduction of toxic emissions likely to cause cancerby Associated Press on April 9, 2024 at 2:49 pm
New rule require more than 200 companies to slash pollution, reduce cancer risk and ensure cleaner air for nearby communities. The post Majority-Black areas to benefit as EPA forces reduction of toxic emissions likely to cause cancer appeared first on TheGrio.
- The Best Wines And Cocktails To Drink This April Based On Your Zodiac Signby Victoria Uwumarogie on April 12, 2024 at 10:56 pm
Sip away on these spirits and vinos that speak to your specific personality this month.
- Here’s What The Biden-Harris Administration Is Doing To Combat The Black Maternal Health Crisisby Melissa Noel on April 12, 2024 at 9:51 pm
The President and Vice President have launched initiatives to save Black mothers’ lives, ranging from the Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis to the Maternal Mental Health Hotline.
- Bresha Webb On The Joy Of High Fashion Maternity Shootsby Robyn Mowatt on April 12, 2024 at 8:05 pm
The actress divulges details on her go-to pregnancy wardrobe and what’s been on her mind most amid her newest chapter, motherhood.
- North Carolina's First Black Woman-Owned Children's Bookstore Is Being Forced To Close Due To Threatsby Kimberly Wilson on April 12, 2024 at 4:55 pm
The Recent disinvestment and systematic dismantling of corporate DEI structures is a step back in racial progress, and it is no laughing matter.
- Police In Chicago Fired 96 Shots During A Traffic Stop, Killing A Black Motoristby Melissa Noel on April 12, 2024 at 2:45 pm
The family of Dexter Reed is calling answers over the officers’ use of deadly force after the bodycam footage of the deadly March traffic stop was released on Tuesday.
- Best New Music This Week: Chlöe, Baby Rose, WILLOW And Moreby Okla Jones on April 12, 2024 at 2:28 pm
Today’s list also includes the deluxe version of ‘11:11,’ and Tink’s “Charged Up.”
- NFL Star Rashee Rice Surrenders To Police After Arrest Warrant Issued Following Multi-Car Crashby Melissa Noel on April 12, 2024 at 12:18 pm
Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, turned himself in Thursday evening in connection with a high-speed six-vehicle crash that injured several people.
- Here's How To Tackle Credit Card Debt On A Shoestring Budgetby Jasmine Browley on April 12, 2024 at 4:32 am
Paying down debt can be daunting if you're on a tight budget, but with a plan, anything is possible.
- From Bankruptcy to The Blueprint: Meet the Multi-Millionaire Founder Empowering Dallas Entrepreneurs With The Business Playbook For Successby Kimberly Wilson on April 11, 2024 at 10:37 pm
Kaila Cherie is paying it forward. Her networking hub, The Blueprint University, helps entrepreneurs sidestep obstacles to turn their businesses into enterprises.
- Coco Gauff Secures A Major Multi-year Sponsorship With Carol's Daughterby Jasmine Browley on April 11, 2024 at 10:32 pm
The world's highest paid female athlete is adding yet another winning partnership to her already robust business portfolio.
- Fans Are Obsessed With Justin Bieber And Jaden Smith’s Coachella Reunionby JaJuan Malachi on April 15, 2024 at 6:56 pm
After running into each other at Coachella, music stars and longtime friends Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith shared a warm embrace that was dripping in nostalgia.
- Isabella Strahan Opens Up About Third Surgery In Her Fight Against Brain Cancerby Kyra Alessandrini on April 15, 2024 at 6:54 pm
Isabella Strahan shared a new development in her battle against cancer. The 19-year-old daughter of Good Morning America host Michael Strahan has been documenting her journey in a series of YouTube vlogs.
- Will Smith Hits Coachella With Surprise ‘Men in Black’ Coachella Performance During J Balvin’s Setby Jahaura Michelle on April 15, 2024 at 6:51 pm
The Coachella crowd was in for an unforgettable surprise Sunday night as Colombian reggaeton superstar J Balvin took the stage and brought out Will Smith to perform the title track from the soundtrack of his classic 1997 film Men in Black.
- ‘The Woman In The Yard’: Russell Hornsby Joins Danielle Deadwyler In Blumhouse And Universal Filmby Monique Jones on April 15, 2024 at 6:50 pm
The Woman in the Yard has set Russell Hornsby to join the cast. According to Deadline, Russell Hornsby has been announced as the latest actor joining Danielle Deadwyler and Okwui Okpokwasili for Blumhouse and Universal’s upcoming genre film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Deadline reports that the film’s storyline is being closely guarded, but with Blumhouse… Continue reading ‘The Woman In The Yard’: Russell Hornsby Joins Danielle Deadwyler In Blumhouse And Universal Film
- “PARISH”: Giancarlo Esposito’s Tour de Force Performance Elevates This Must-Watch Series on AMC+by Will Dawson on April 15, 2024 at 6:44 pm
In the heart of the streets of New Orleans, AMC and AMC+ deliver a gripping tale that plunges viewers into the murky depths of crime and redemption. “PARISH,” the action-packed, six-episode drama, emerges as a captivating narrative woven with threads of tragedy, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Big Easy. Starring in the first… Continue reading “PARISH”: Giancarlo Esposito’s Tour de Force Performance Elevates This Must-Watch Series on AMC+
- Robyn Dixon Confirms ‘RHOP’ Exit After 8 Seasons: ‘I Was Fired’by Aria Bell on April 15, 2024 at 6:35 pm
Robyn Dixon confirmed that she is not returning to the The Real Housewives of Potomac, and the original cast member says she “was fired.”
- Drake And Rick Ross Feud: Everything That’s Happened So Far As Rappers Trade Shots Amid New Diss Tracksby Tomas Kassahun on April 15, 2024 at 5:58 am
There’s no shortage of drama when it comes to Drake. The latest saga involving the Toronto rapper happened on Saturday when his diss track, aimed at Kendrick Lamar, leaked on the internet. Although the track didn’t officially come from Drake’s official accounts, the song took off immediately. Power 105 and its parent company, iHeartRadio, shared… Continue reading Drake And Rick Ross Feud: Everything That’s Happened So Far As Rappers Trade Shots Amid New Diss Tracks
- 15 Books By Black Women That Should Be On Your Reading Listby Aria Bell on April 15, 2024 at 3:24 am
Any time is always a great time to read a book by a Black woman! Because of that, we’ve curated a selection of essential reads crafted by Black women authors, spanning a range of genres and themes. Through their compelling narratives, these authors delve into universal truths, cultural nuances, and experiences often overlooked
- Leon Thomas: From Nickelodeon Star To Grammys And SZA’s ‘Snooze’by Kui Mwai on April 15, 2024 at 3:24 am
Producer, singer and songwriter Leon Thomas is hotter than ever, and his critically acclaimed collaborations with artists including SZA and Ariana Grande have definitely made their mark on music. Though some may think he’s an overnight sensation, Thomas’ roots in the entertainment industry run deep. Here are five facts most don’t know about the Grammy… Continue reading Leon Thomas: From Nickelodeon Star To Grammys And SZA’s ‘Snooze’
- This NC Med Student Is Pushing For Accessible Reproductive Healthcare For Black Women As It Remains A Hot Topic For Election Seasonby Jahaura Michelle on April 15, 2024 at 3:22 am
Antoinette Charles, a fourth-year medical student based in North Carolina and a campus advocate for Black maternal health, is using her voice to shed light on the racial health disparities among African Americans, especially for millennial and Gen Z Black women, and what is at stack for this year’s presidential election as it relates to Black… Continue reading This NC Med Student Is Pushing For Accessible Reproductive Healthcare For Black Women As It Remains A Hot Topic For Election Season
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