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Judge rules Little Rock Central High School teachers can discuss critical race theory in classroom
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled Arkansas cannot prevent two high school teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom, but he stopped short of more broadly blocking the state from enforcing its ban on “indoctrination” in public schools. U.S. District Judge...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge to dismiss ‘false’ claim that he, others raped 17-year-old girl
Sean “Diddy” Combs on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two co-defendants raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003, saying it was a “false and hideous claim” that was filed too late under the law.
Black people golf too, and these Black-owned brands are made for the course
While Zendaya’s latest film “Challengers” inspired some to pick up a tennis racket (or at least, some tennis whites), increasingly warm weather and sunny days have others ready to take a swing on the golf course. Regardless of whether you plan on picking up a racquet or a golf club, preppy athleisure is proving to be the trend of the season.
Houston mayor says police chief is out amid probe into thousands of dropped cases
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s mayor has replaced the city’s police chief, saying Wednesday it was the best thing for a law enforcement agency that’s still under intense scrutiny over why hundreds of thousands of cases were never investigated, including more than 4,000 sexual assault allegations. Mayor...
Black births can and should be joyful
This past April, you may have seen an influx of articles and social media posts acknowledging Black maternal health and mortality, a national issue that took precedence from April 11 through April 17, recognized as Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). Marking the second year since the Biden administration brought BMHW to national recognition with a White House Proclamation in 2023, the week is dedicated to bringing attention to the health and birth disparities affecting Black birthing parents. As stated by President Biden as an urgent call to action “Black Maternal Health Week is a reminder that so many families experience pain, neglect, and loss during what should be one of the most joyous times of their lives.”
Trump’s vow for police ‘immunity’ could spell trouble for Black communities
Donald Trump’s vow to give police officers “immunity from prosecution” if elected back into the White House signals danger for Black and brown communities, legal experts and advocates warn. The Republican presidential candidate has on more than one occasion vowed to empower law enforcement to do their...
Biden-Harris campaign hires former staffer to replicate 2020 win with Black voters
The Biden-Harris 2024 reelection campaign is turning to a former staffer from President Joe Biden’s 2020 operation to lead its efforts in shoring up the Black vote. Trey Baker, who served as the 2020 campaign’s national director for African-American engagement, was hired to reprise a similar role for the reelection team as a senior advisor, theGrio exclusively reports.
Since we’re still talking about rap beef, here are my 6 favorite rap diss tracks of all time
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. “Not Like Us” is the new summer anthem — especially for those of us who live in Los Angeles, and I shan’t be debated with about it.
Bucks’ Patrick Beverley suspended 4 games without pay for actions in season-ending loss to Pacers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley was suspended by the NBA on Thursday for four games without pay to begin next season for his actions during and after the final game of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers. The league announced the suspension...
Whoopi Goldberg reflects on how cocaine use affected her personal life and career
Whoopi Goldberg is reflecting on her former cocaine addiction — and how coming face-to-face with a housekeeper forced her to get clean. In her memoir, “Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me,” released on May 7, “The View” co-host Goldberg revealed that after she had “cleaned up” from recreational drug usage in the early 1970s, she relapsed in the ’80s while spending time in New York and Los Angeles.
Former NBA player Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding league insurance plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Boston Celtics player Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced Thursday to 40 months in a federal prison for his participation in a scheme New York prosecutors said defrauded an insurance plan for NBA players and their families of more than $5 million.
Oprah Winfrey is owning her contribution to diet culture
Oprah Winfrey’s high-profile journey with body image and weight is well-known; now, the media maven is acknowledging how she has contributed to the same unhealthy diet culture she’s been hurt by. On Thursday, during a three-hour live special on YouTube in collaboration with WeightWatchers dubbed “Making the Shift:...
Here’s how many American adults have taken Ozempic or a similar drug for weight loss
A new survey shines a light on just how many American adults have used a GLP-1 drug such as Ozempic or Mounjaro. CNN reported that a nationwide KFF poll conducted during the last week of April among a representative sample of 1,500 adults revealed that roughly 1 in 8 adults had used one of the popular drugs at some point in their lives. The survey concluded that half of the nation’s adults, or over 15 million people, currently use a prescription.
‘Black Twitter: A People’s History’ captures the highlights — and lowlights — of social media’s most influential community
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. I really miss Black Twitter. It felt like a real place to me. It was a space of community, joy, resistance and information. There were specific stars of Black Twitter — in no order, Michael Harriot, Questlove, DeRay Mckesson, Jemele Hill, April Reign, Melissa Harris-Perry, dream hampton, Marc Lamont Hill … I could go on. My sense memory of Black Twitter is that I was in a room or a field in the middle of thousands of Black folks who were talking as one giant group with thousands of voices.
‘Where’s Ronald Greene’s justice?’: 5 years on, feds still silent on Black motorist’s deadly arrest
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Mona Hardin has been waiting five long years for any resolution to the federal investigation into her son’s deadly arrest by Louisiana State Police troopers, an anguish only compounded by the fact that nearly every other major civil rights case during that time has passed her by.
Tamron Hall shares the joys of motherhood in her 50s and encourages women to cherish unique journeys
Tamron Hall understands what it’s like to dream of motherhood and worry it might not happen. The Emmy-winning talk show host has built a remarkable, decades-long career in television and news, and is known for her empathetic interview style, well-researched questions, and 1000-watt smile. Nevertheless, waiting until 48 years old to have her first child wasn’t exactly part of the plan.
Is it possible to avoid ultra-processed foods? Here’s why we should try
While they didn’t become a standard part of the human diet until the late 18th to early 19th century, in recent years, unhealthy, processed, and ultra-processed foods have become not only the norm but the subject of much scrutiny. Numerous studies have examined their impact on autoimmune disorders, cancer,...
Lizzo and Jodie Turner-Smith share the stories behind their Met Gala looks
Woven between the intricate seams and fabrics seen on the Met Gala’s red carpets are stories. Just as the 2024 Met Gala theme was inspired by J.G. Ballard’s short story “The Garden of Time,” each ensemble told the story of either the celebrity wearing it, the designer creating it, or both.
Racial bias did not shape Mississippi’s water funding decisions for capital city, EPA says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it found “insufficient evidence” that racial discrimination shaped decisions made by two Mississippi agencies about water system funding for the state’s majority-Black capital city of Jackson. The EPA’s Office of External Civil Rights Compliance issued its...
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games and highlight mental health
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived in Nigeria on Friday to champion mental health for young people affected by conflicts and to promote the Invictus Games, which the prince founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans. The couple, in...
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