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South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27. Here's why this year is so poignant
South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27, when they remember their country's pivotal first democratic election in 1994 that announced the official end of the racial segregation and oppression of apartheid. Saturday is the 30th anniversary of that momentous vote, when millions of Black South Africans, young and old, decided their own futures for the first time, a fundamental right they had been denied by a white minority government. The first all-race election saw the previously banned African National Congress party win overwhelmingly and made its leader, Nelson Mandela, the country's first Black president four years after he was released from prison.
Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
Donald Trump says he wants to hold a major campaign event at New York's Madison Square Garden featuring Black hip-hop artists and athletes. The Trump campaign removed its point person for coalitions and hasn't announced a replacement. The Republican Party's minority outreach offices across the country have been shuttered and replaced by businesses that include a check-cashing store, an ice cream shop and a sex-toy store.
Are We Now Getting The Best Version Of Kyrie Irving?
There was a lot of skepticism when Kyrie Irving was initially traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Brooklyn Nets. Last season was marred in controversy for the all-star point guard. It all stemmed from misguided comments that Irving made about a documentary he watched titled, Hebrews To Negroes: Wake Up Black America. The piece… Continue reading Are We Now Getting The Best Version Of Kyrie Irving?
Cincinnati Woman Creates App Designed To Connect Tourists To Black-Owned Businesses
A Cincinnati woman is helping to shape tourism in the city for visitors by providing the ultimate guide to local Black businesses.
2024 ABFF Lineup Includes Films Starring Jussie Smollett, Vivica A. Fox, Lynn Whitfield, J. Alphonse Nicholson And More
The 2024 American Black Film Festival is giving fans a look at its official narrative and documentary features lineup. The festival, as always, takes place in Miami Beach June 12-16. For online viewers, check in at ABFF PLAY June 17-24 to learn more about emerging filmmakers. This year, narrative features include stars, directors and producers… Continue reading 2024 ABFF Lineup Includes Films Starring Jussie Smollett, Vivica A. Fox, Lynn Whitfield, J. Alphonse Nicholson And More
A Creative Movement: How The New Brooks x Damon Brown Collection Celebrates Black Runners
For enthusiasts, very few things allow a person to tap into a wide range of thoughtful emotions more than putting their feet on the pavement and going for a run. However, this euphoric experience is not restricted to those who have made running a part of their everyday routine. Running can be a transformative experience… Continue reading A Creative Movement: How The New Brooks x Damon Brown Collection Celebrates Black Runners
‘Clipped’ Trailer: Laurence Fishburne Doc Rivers In FX’s Hulu Series Set During The Donald Sterling Scandal
Laurence Fishburne is diving into Doc Rivers’ experience with disgraced LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling in the upcoming FX limited series Clipped, which will air on Hulu. The new trailer shows Fishburne portraying Rivers at the time when Sterling became infamous for his off-hand racist comments about Black people caught on tape. Ed O’Neill plays… Continue reading ‘Clipped’ Trailer: Laurence Fishburne Doc Rivers In FX’s Hulu Series Set During The Donald Sterling Scandal
Black-Owned Georgia Flight School, Lookup Flight Academy, Is Making History And Championing Diversity For Aspiring Pilots
A new Black-owned flight school in Gwinnett County, Georgia, aims to create opportunities for aspiring minority pilots.
Pro-Palestinian Congresswoman Summer Lee, Who Is The First Black Woman To Represent Pennsylvania, Wins Democratic Primary Against Challenger
Rep. Summer Lee, the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Congress, has moved one step closer to reelection after winning her district’s Democratic primary on Tuesday. For Lee, a prominent progressive in Congress, her race has been framed by her vocal opposition to Israel in its current war in Gaza; her victory… Continue reading Pro-Palestinian Congresswoman Summer Lee, Who Is The First Black Woman To Represent Pennsylvania, Wins Democratic Primary Against Challenger
13 Mother’s Day gift ideas for the new moms in your life
Know someone new to motherhood this Mother’s Day? TheGrio has rounded up 13 helpful gift ideas by Black brands. From […] The post 13 Mother’s Day gift ideas for the new moms in your life appeared first on TheGrio.
Beware of stories spreading misinformation about Black men being fed up with Joe Biden and the Democrats
OPINION: While Black voters' frustrations are real, we can’t allow that to be an excuse to let misinformation seep into the ecosystem, our communities or the ballot box. The post Beware of stories spreading misinformation about Black men being fed up with Joe Biden and the Democrats appeared first on TheGrio.
Quvenzhané Wallis opens up about mother-daughter relationship with Jennifer Hudson in ‘Breathe’
The Oscar nominee talks to theGrio exclusively about her newest film, “Breathe,” her relationship with Hudson, and Black roles in […] The post Quvenzhané Wallis opens up about mother-daughter relationship with Jennifer Hudson in ‘Breathe’ appeared first on TheGrio.
Repatriated South African apartheid-era artworks on display to celebrate 30 years of democracy
A selection of South African artworks produced during the country’s apartheid era which ended up in foreign art collections is on display in Johannesburg to mark 30 years since the country's transition to democracy in 1994. Most of the artworks were taken out of the country by foreign tourists and diplomats who had viewed them at the Australian Embassy in the capital, Pretoria. The embassy had opened its doors to Black artists from the townships to be recognized and have their artworks on full display to the public.
South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
As 72-year-old Nonki Kunene walks through the corridors of Thabisang Primary School in Soweto, South Africa, she recalls the joy she and many others felt 30 years ago when they voted for the first time. It was at this school on April 27, 1994, that Kunene joined millions of South Africans to brave long queues and take part in the country's first democratic elections after decades of white minority rule which denied Black people the right to vote. The country is gearing up for celebrations Saturday to mark 30 years of freedom and democracy.
‘The Equalizer’ Starring Queen Latifah Renewed For Season 5 At CBS
CBS has renewed the The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah for a fifth season. The #1 entertainment program among Black viewers, The Equalizer ranked No. 8 overall season-to-date with 7.89 million viewers, according to Nielsen Most Current Data and reached over 10 million viewers in live plus 35-day multiplatform viewership, CBS states. “The Equalizer, led by… Continue reading ‘The Equalizer’ Starring Queen Latifah Renewed For Season 5 At CBS
Black and Latino workers die on the job at disproportionate rates, new report shows
Black workers’ job fatality rates are the highest they’ve been in nearly 15 years, and Latino workers die on the job more than any other group, according to a new report.
Charlotte hires Tomekia Reed as women's coach after highly successful tenure at HBCU Jackson State
Charlotte announced the hiring of Tomekia Reed as women’s basketball coach on Thursday after she helped Jackson State win five consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference championships during a highly successful six-year tenure with the Tigers. Reed was named the SWAC’s top coach four times from 2020-24 along with being a three-time national coach of the year for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) at JSU, which won consecutive SWAC Tournament titles in 2021 and ’22 among three overall. Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gerber called Reed one of college basketball’s most talented young coaches in a post on the school’s athletics web site and added, “Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence, both on and off the court.”
"Call to Action" critical conversation event focuses on justice for Black women
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Kim Kardashian joins VP Harris for criminal justice roundtable with formerly incarcerated Black and brown citizens
“I’m a big believer in the power of redemption,” said Vice President Harris during the Thursday White House convening. Vice […] The post Kim Kardashian joins VP Harris for criminal justice roundtable with formerly incarcerated Black and brown citizens appeared first on TheGrio.
A $1 million wealth gap now divides white families from Black and Hispanic ones, research shows
The average wealth gap between white families and Black and Hispanic ones reached a new high in 2022, according to a new report by the Urban Institute.
New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants
New York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops, under a law set to go into effect later this year. The rule requires food businesses with 15 storefronts or more to post a warning icon — a black and white spoon loaded with sugar — next to menu items containing at least 50 grams of added sugar. The city's health department posted its proposed rule language last week and set a public hearing for late May. City officials and Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, approved the law last year.
Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
Stephen A. Smith’s non-apology for his comments on ‘Hannity’ about Trump and Black people did not help
OPINION: His take on Trump while appearing on Sean Hannity's show offended a lot of Black people, and his apology didn't make anything better. The post Stephen A. Smith’s non-apology for his comments on ‘Hannity’ about Trump and Black people did not help appeared first on TheGrio.
Racial discrimination lawsuit against VA could be watershed moment for Black veterans
Conley Monk Jr., a Vietnam War veteran accusing the Department of Veterans Affairs of denying benefits for decades, hopes other […] The post Racial discrimination lawsuit against VA could be watershed moment for Black veterans appeared first on TheGrio.
14 Black Actors You Didn’t Know Were British
The Black British boom is big in Hollywood. While we all know about Daniel Kaluuya, John Boyega and Idris Elba, did you know that some of your other favorite television and film actors also hail from across the pond? Despite their talent for faking American and African accents, the stars of movies like Black Panther and… Continue reading 14 Black Actors You Didn’t Know Were British