52+ min ago   (358+ words) The erroneous map, shown during a presentation on U.S.-Africa health partnerships, sparked backlash and renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration's approach to the continent. The Trump administration is apologizing after a senior State Department official displayed a map of Africa…...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago   (557+ words) Gabriel Johnson's children say they are seeking an emergency stay of removal as they push for his release to a rehabilitation facility. Gabri Johnson woke up unusually early on the morning of July 15. Beyond that, she had no reason to…...

6+ hour, 34+ min ago   (594+ words) Seven months into his tenure as BET President, Carr has already revived 'ComicView' and had the highest-rated BET Awards since 2019. In December 2025, Louis Carr wasn’t a household name, unless you were deeply in the know of ad executives. He’d been…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago   (384+ words) The film examines South African music, apartheid and the controversy surrounding Paul Simon’s “Graceland.” John Legend will portray Harry Belafonte in “The Road Home,” a music drama centered on South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela and the cultural battle surrounding…...

4+ hour, 30+ min ago   (296+ words) TheGrio Black voters turning out in greater numbers despite voting restrictions in the South, study finds Researchers say attempts to frustrate Black voting rights are fueling civic engagement instead of suppressing it A new study suggests efforts that critics say…...

5+ hour, 20+ min ago   (409+ words) Eligible students can receive an $800 credit and expedited consideration at participating public campuses. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced an initiative on Thursday offering an $800 credit and expedited admissions support to students displaced by Howard University’s recent mass disenrollment. The Maryland…...

5+ hour, 34+ min ago   (528+ words) In an interview with theGrio, James Talarico argues corruption in government is threatening Black communities' economic security and access to the ballot box. Texas U.S. Senate Democratic nominee James Talarico is vowing to take on corruption in American politics, which he…...

10+ hour, 6+ min ago   (371+ words) The singer-songwriter, whose 1957 hit “Maybe” helped pave the way for generations of Black girl groups, died in New York, according to reports. Arlene Smith, the pioneering singer-songwriter who co-founded the influential R&B group The Chantels and helped lay the…...

11+ hour, 3+ min ago   (357+ words) Elijah Bieniemy faces multiple felony charges after authorities say his mother, Mia Bieniemy, was shot inside the family's Virginia home. Elijah Bieniemy, the son of Kansas City Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy, will undergo a competency evaluation as he faces serious…...

7+ hour, 7+ min ago   (206+ words) Barnes said serving as police chief was an honor and expressed hope the leadership transition would allow the department to focus on reducing youth gun violence. Shon Barnes, Seattle’s chief of police, has resigned following mounting criticism over how city…...