Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces resignation six months after reelection win

Vi Lyles, the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina announced she will be resigning from office at the end of next month.

Isaiah Rashad opens up about accepting his bisexuality: ‘There’s no manual’

Isaiah Rashad opened up about how a sex tape leak forced him to confront his sexuality, now saying he feels "blessed" that it ...

Megan Thee Stallion opens up about living ‘two different lives’ and how her late grandmother kept her grounded

Megan Thee Stallion reflects on protecting her personal life, staying rooted in family, and navigating fame without losing ...

Md. Gov. Wes Moore unveils marker honoring Black boys buried at Maryland reform school

State leaders say the memorial is part of a broader effort to uncover stories of more than 230 Black boys believed buried ...

Napheesa Collier says calling WNBA leadership ‘worst in the world’ was ‘a little dramatic,’ but has no regrets

Napheesa Collier says the Cathy Engelbert “worst leadership” comment was “a little dramatic,” but she stands by it ...

A Virginia lawmaker, judge, and Fed governor. All Black women targeted by the Trump administration

"Donald Trump...sees Black women as the number one target," Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross tells theGrio.

5 Denzel Washington quotes on life, failure, and success that hit different in 2026

Why did he say "fall forward"? Explore 5 powerful Denzel Washington quotes on failure, faith, legacy, and lasting love.

Black legislators lead the resistance as Republicans rush to redraw maps after gutting of Voting Rights Act

""This is our moment in time to resist, to persist, to fight back," Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson tells theGrio.

Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO unveils 13-week football schedule featuring classic showdowns, homecoming events and historic rivalries

Now in its 5th Season, the premier home for HBCU football delivers  a curated slate of must-watch matchups to audiences ...

10 years after his death, the Muhammad Ali Center honors ‘The Greatest’ with a global ‘Day of Compassion’

On June 3, the Muhammad Ali Center will commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the legendary boxer's death with a moment of ...

Tennessee Republicans propose new map that could eliminate state’s only Democratic congressional district

Tennessee Republicans unveiled a new congressional map that could split Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen’s Memphis district ahead ...
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Kodak Black arrested on felony drug trafficking charges, pleads not guilty

Kodak Black has been arrested again on drug-related charges. The 28-year-old rapper, whose real name is Bill Kapri, was booked on Wednesday (May 6) in Florida by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and ...