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Mia Thornton faces felony theft charge over furniture allegedly taken from Atlanta condo
The Fulton County filing concerns furniture and a television allegedly removed from a rental property in October 2025, before Thornton’s
Trump forms committee to investigate Lisa Cook in renewed attempt to fire Fed governor
The White House panel will hold a closed-door November hearing over mortgage allegations the Federal Reserve governor denies. President Donald
Judge strikes down Justice Department policy to use voter rolls for citizenship checks
The ruling says the DOJ exceeded its authority and risked wrongly removing eligible voters from registration lists before the midterms.
Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream sweep New York Liberty to reach first WNBA Finals since 2013
Atlanta survived New York’s second-half comeback and will face Golden State for the championship beginning October 17. Angel Reese scored
Fantasia, Tank, CeCe Winans and more pack Tyler Perry’s ‘The Gospel of Christmas’
The Netflix holiday film brings together major names from gospel and R&B, with Kirk Franklin producing the music. Tyler Perry
Wunmi Mosaku’s Might Have The Best Face Card In Hollywood
After making an appearance at the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week, Wunmi Mosaku has Black social media gagging over her stunning face card.
Here is Every time Stephen A. Smith Had to Say, “I Was Wrong.”
A timeline of the hot-take king’s biggest backtracks, on-air apologies, and humble pie moments.
These Black Authors Wrote Books About Their Breast Cancer Experience
This 11‑book list gathers stories of survival and resilience, delivers practical knowledge, and critiques inequities while pointing toward pathways of hope.
Buffie the Body revisits her video-vixen era as hip-hop reexamines the women who defined it
The model’s appearance on “The Tamron Hall Show” comes as hip-hop revisits the women who became stars in their own
First-Gen Nigerian Mom Opens Mathnasium Franchise
Folake Ibe, a 37-year-old first-generation Nigerian American and mom of three, opened her first Mathnasium franchise in Clinton, Maryland. Folake came to the US in 2005, met her husband in...
The U.S. wants to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution. Black Americans know the history of public killing
From lynchings to Rainey Bethea’s 1936 hanging, public executions have long been intertwined with race, power and spectacle in America.
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris reaches major health milestone two months after medical emergency
Paris has entered a rehabilitation facility following his August hospitalization, but his family is asking for help as he has
Dr. Anita Allen makes history as Mableton’s first Black woman police chief
Allen is making history as the first police chief of Mableton, Georgia, a city just west of Atlanta that’s preparing
Black and Native Senate nominee slams Trump’s Columbus revival: ‘It’s still Indigenous Peoples’ Day’
N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas says Trump’s celebration of Christopher Columbus whitewashes Indigenous history and calls on Black and Native communities to
Sonya Curry remarries five years after split from Dell Curry
After the Curry matriarch’s much-publicized divorce, she shared an emotional wedding announcement about faith, grief, and finding love again. Sonya
‘A bias’: Defendant in Cornell case questions Letitita James appointment as prosecutor as calls for justice continue
Gillio Lopes, who has denied the allegations against him, claims James’ public comments show a “presumption of guilt.” As continued
‘Anybody can catch that bullet’: Why the ICE shooting of a New York father hits close to home
The shooting of Oscar Belgal raises concerns over ICE tactics in New York City, a place where over 3 million
Stephen A. Smith Dragged For Mocking NFL Star Lane Johnson’s Comments About Mental Health
Stephen A. Smith, who has spoken openly about his own mental health struggles, faces criticism for mocking an NFL star's retirement decision.
After More Than A Decade In Finance, Doris Njagi Built What She Says She Couldn’t Find: A System That Pays Farmers Directly
Doris Njagi is working to restore the forest she grew up beside, and her model now reaches across East Africa.
Trump Administration Suspends Permanent Labor Certification Program Applications For Microsoft And Other Tech Companies Accused Of Displacing American Workers
The Trump administration is suspending the process of new and pending Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) applications from Microsoft and seven other technology companies, claiming they are displacing American workers and abusing the system.
From ‘Lanterns’ to ‘The Gilded Age’: How Black stories are taking up more space on TV
Aaron Pierre and Salli Richardson-Whitfield discuss Black stories, representation, and authenticity in HBO’s “Lanterns” and “The Gilded Age” at CultureCon.
6 ways to make your home feel like a love letter to yourself, from interior designer Amber Guyton
Interior designer and author behind “Soulful Maximalism,” Amber Guyton, shares how color, art, comfort, and culture can transform any space.
Kevin Hart’s former assistant seeks testimony from woman in 2017 sex tape scandal
Miesha Shakes wants to question Montia Sabbag about the recording and its investigation in her ongoing legal dispute with Hart.
Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen’s colorism story is a reminder that beauty standards start young
Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen’s story reveals how colorism, comparison, and beauty standards can shape Black women’s self-image from childhood
Viola Davis says shingles forced her to confront the ‘strong Black woman’ narrative
Viola Davis opens up to theGrio about her experience with shingles as she joins the “Shingles, actually” campaign to spread
Byron Allen to receive special honors at 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards
Meredith Vieira and Patrika Darbo join Allen to be recognized as this year’s Gold Circle inductees. The 2026 Daytime Emmy
Rihanna hints at 170 or more unreleased songs during Fenty Beauty livestream
The singer compared her music collection to Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb Vault, giving fans another clue about what she’s recorded.
Mojo Brookzz celebrates Netflix comedy special reaching No. 1: ‘I know you lying!’
The Chicago comedian is celebrating a major milestone after his debut Netflix stand-up special, “I Know You Lying,” climbed to
Serena Williams Gets Her Own Barbie Inspired By Her Iconic 2005 Australian Open Win
The new Barbie Signature doll recreates one of Serena Williams’ most memorable tennis looks while supporting a Florida organization helping children and families.
Little Girl Gets the Sweetest Surprise After Being Featured in Children’s National Hospital Campaign
Her mom kept the news secret so she could see her daughter’s reaction to finding her face displayed throughout the hospital.
Black family files civil rights complaint alleging 7 years of racial harassment in Illinois school district
The parents say their three children faced racial slurs, physical assaults and discriminatory treatment while school officials repeatedly failed to
Roger Fortson’s mother says all-white jury denied son a fair shot before deputy’s acquittal
Chantemekki “Meka” Fortson says race influenced the verdict after six white male jurors cleared former deputy Eddie Duran of manslaughter.
Supreme Court rejects Betty Shelby appeal, allowing Terence Crutcher civil rights case to proceed
The justices left intact a ruling that revived the excessive-force claim against the former Tulsa officer who fatally shot the
Charles Barkley says Trump has made racism socially acceptable with no consequences
Charles Barkley said Donald Trump has made it “popular to be racist,” arguing that people who once concealed their views
‘Are you white?’ attack texts against James Talarico turn quote about a DHS finding into a smear
Texas voters are receiving political texts that open with “Are you white?” before attacking Senate candidate James Talarico over a
Jim Clyburn warns Black voters not to be ‘fooled’ by Trump as midterms near
The longtime South Carolina congressman says Democrats need to focus on affordability and stronger grassroots outreach to reconnect with Black
‘World controls that narrative’: Lizzo reveals she’s made peace with allegations against her as lawsuit from ex-backup dancers continues
The singer says she has stopped fighting public perception and is instead focused on growth, self-reflection and her work. Three
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