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Watch: 5 questions with Clifton Powell
Actor Clifton Powell stopped by theGrio for our newest series, “5 Questions with…”, where we go one-on-one with some of today’s biggest tastemakers. The Washington, D.C., native discussed his upcoming film, “Final Hour,” how he prepares for diverse roles, who has been his favorite person to work with, and more. For example, how does an actor prepare for diverse roles? Powell says, “In order to be a well-respected actor, you really have to train.”
Judge Mathis: Trump is ‘dishonest,’ insults Black people and shouldn’t be reelected
Judge Greg Mathis has a reputation for calling it like it is, both in the courtroom and outside of it. In a new interview with theGrio, the Emmy Award-winning TV judge revealed that his pick for the 2024 election is influenced by one major factor: keeping former President Donald Trump out of the White House.
Deion Sanders says he’s ‘judged on a different scale’
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Colorado coach Deion Sanders took some time at the start of his first Big 12 media days appearance Wednesday to salute some of the other coaches in the league. The Pro Football Hall of Fame player, now going into his second season coaching in a...
His brother was found dead, his mother was arrested, then this baby was found crawling by a highway
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana sheriff says a 1-year-old “miracle baby” survived two days of sometimes stormy weather before a truck driver spotted him crawling along a roadside the day after his 4-year-old brother was found dead and his mother was arrested in Mississippi. Calcasieu Parish...
Trump wants Black and Latino support. But he’s not popular with either group, poll analysis shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he prepares to accept the Republican nomination for the third time, Donald Trump has promised new efforts to expand his coalition — and, in particular, to win over more of the nonwhite voters who largely rejected him during the 2020 election. But an AP...
Calls for justice grow in death of Black man outside Milwaukee hotel as GOP convention approaches
Calls for justice in the death of a Black man who was pinned to the ground during a struggle with security guards at a Milwaukee hotel are growing as thousands of GOP supporters and protesters are expected to gather in the city for the Republican National Convention. D’Vontaye Mitchell’s death...
Political leaders say Black voters should be terrified of Project 2025
While Donald Trump, the former president and current presumptive Republican nominee, has distanced himself from Project 2025 – a conservative policy agenda billed as a playbook for his potential return to the White House – political leaders and elected officials are escalating their rhetoric about it and its implications, particularly for Black and brown communities.
Damali Peterman on her book ‘Negotiating While Black’ | Life Hacks
Damali Peterman, a lawyer, author, negotiator, and educator previously joined “Life Hacks with Liana” to share tips on how to negotiate a job offer. The conversation continues with Liana Brackett as she dives into what inspired her latest book, “Negotiating While Black.”Peterman discussed why she wanted to focus on the Black community, and shares tips on not letting other people’s perceptions stop you from asking for what you want.
Meagan Good, Cory Hardrict reveal how their experiences with divorce shaped ‘Divorce in the Black’
Meagan Good has lived most of her life in the public eye. The 42-year-old actress first came to fame in the ‘90s as a child star in the film “Eve’s Bayou.” Good went through her teens, 20s, and 30s on Hollywood’s main stage, including her emergence as an industry sex symbol, her 2012 marriage to preacher-producer DeVon Franklin, and her superhero turn as Darla Dudley in the “Shazam!” film series.
Simone Biles said it all in her response to former Olympic teammate MyKayla Skinner’s criticism of Team USA’s talent and depth
The “back in my day” crowd never dies. It’s reproduced generation after generation, filled with members who diminish and dismiss “kids these days.”. There’s no shortage of complaints from the old school. Life was harder but they’re better off as a result: tougher, smarter and more disciplined. They understood concepts like decency and order, had better fashion sense and possessed a superior work ethic. The old way was always right even when grownups were abusive. Eff your feelings.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s son RZA makes an adorable Savage X Fenty debut
It’s a family affair over at Savage X Fenty. This week, to promote its Classics by Savage X Fenty collection, Rihanna’s intimates and leisurewear brand released a photo campaign featuring her partner, A$AP Rocky, and the couple’s 2-year-old son, RZA. The father-son duo posed together in matching Savage X Fenty boxer briefs and tank tops.
Jayson Tatum will wear Kobe Bryant’s No. 10 jersey at Olympics
NBA star Jayson Tatum is honoring Kobe Bryant in a special way at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. The Boston Celtics player, who just won the NBA Finals in June, will wear No. 10 for Team USA — the same jersey number Bryant wore at the 2008 and 2012 Games, according to People. Tatum announced the news at USA Basketball’s training camp in Las Vegas, telling reporters that wearing the jersey number is “nothing short of an honor.”
Sha’Carri Richardson reflects on the symbolism behind her style and that viral wig toss
Beyond her record-breaking career, track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson has captivated audiences worldwide with her unique style. Inspired by track legends like Gail Devers and the late Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo-Jo), Richardson became known early on for rocking vibrant wigs and unique nail extensions. So much so that...
Whoopi Goldberg turns menopause into the hero in new comic book ‘The Change’
Menopause, often seen as a villain to the female aging body, gets hero status in a comic book written by Whoopi Goldberg, aptly named “The Change.”. On Tuesday’s episode of “The View,” Goldberg announced to her co-anchors that when she began “the change” 25 years ago, she crafted a superhero character who gained power through embracing menopause.
Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections, AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — A solid majority of Americans oppose a federal abortion ban as a rising number support access to abortions for any reason, a new poll finds, highlighting a politically perilous situation for candidates who oppose abortion rights as the November election draws closer. Around 6 in 10...
Vice President Harris stops by US Olympic basketball practice. Her message: ‘Bring back the gold’
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris was a surprise guest at the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team’s practice Tuesday, and her message was clear. “Bring back the gold,” Harris said. Harris — who flew to Las Vegas on Tuesday for campaign appearances — addressed...
Milk, eggs and now bullets for sale in handful of US grocery stores with ammo vending machines
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, allowing patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk. American Rounds said their machines use an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify...
Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy for Black man who died after being held down by Milwaukee hotel guards
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton is scheduled deliver a eulogy for a Black man who died last month after being pinned to the ground by hotel security guards in Milwaukee, his office said Tuesday. The death of Dvontaye Mitchell has drawn comparisons to the murder of George...
Why Black Americans see the debate about Biden’s age differently
Black Democrats and leaders are sticking beside President Joe Biden after more than a week of calls from some Congressional Democrats and media pundits for him to step aside as the party’s presidential nominee following his underwhelming June 27 debate with Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. Biden’s...
Denzel Washington goes to battle in new ‘Gladiator II’ trailer
Denzel Washington is ready for his Ancient Rome debut in the “Gladiator II” trailer. The 69-year-old Oscar winner stars as Macrinus, a power broker who keeps a stable of gladiators, in the “Gladiator” sequel, which hits theaters on Nov. 22. “Gladiator II,” directed by Ridley Scott, “continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome,” according to the official synopsis, per a press release.
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