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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is increasingly standing alone on the Supreme Court, but not quietly. theGrio examines how the court’s sole Black woman is using her voice, her dissents, and her platform to define her own role 👉🏾 thegrio.com/2026/04/18/jus…,

After the death of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax, Brandon Scott called out men who stay silent, saying too many “don’t check their homeboys for stuff that leads to stuff like this.” More #OnTheGrio: thegrio.com/2026/04/18/bra…

After footage of a chaotic McDonald’s fight spread online, Ice Spice is trying to flip the narrative. The rapper addressed the incident with a Wendy’s joke, a music teaser and a message to her critics. More #OnTheGrio: thegrio.com/2026/04/18/ice…

Jackson State University has named Dr. Denise Jones Gregory its 14th president, making her the first woman to permanently lead Mississippi’s largest HBCU after years of leadership turnover and instability. More #OnTheGrio: thegrio.com/2026/04/18/dr-…

Like father, like son. 🎬 O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker team up for a legendary “Friday” remake to kick off the @RamsNFL draft week. Read More #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2026/04/18/los…

Shadasia Green’s title fight against Lani Daniels ended in frightening fashion Friday night. After a ninth-round stoppage, Green was taken from the ring on a stretcher before later being reported conscious and responsive. More #OnTheGrio: thegrio.com/2026/04/18/sha…

“My daughter will be vindicated.” Gloria Allen is demanding answers after her daughter, Bianca Huntley, was killed on an Atlanta highway. Huntley leaves behind two daughters and was expecting a third child. More #OnTheGrio: thegrio.com/2026/04/17/bia…

Black Maternal Health Week often leaves out one of the most vulnerable groups: young Black mothers. Dr. Aisha Mays says teen and young moms face stigma, discrimination and worse care outcomes. More #OnTheGrio: thegrio.com/2026/04/17/bla…

Roland Martin pulled his post about Justin and Dr. Cerina Fairfax after receiving a request from Sigma Pi Phi leadership. He says the tragedy underscores the need to address domestic violence and mental health. More #OnTheGrio: thegrio.com/2026/04/17/rol…

After 10 years of Black Maternal Health Week, Dr. Lisa Saul says too many Black women still face preventable complications in pregnancy, even when they are insured, educated and engaged. More #OnTheGrio: thegrio.com/2026/04/17/dr-…

Ice Spice’s trip to a Los Angeles McDonald’s ended in chaos after a woman was caught on video allegedly slapping the rapper, sparking a fight that spilled outside. Her attorney says the incident has been reported to LAPD. Read more #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2026/04/17/ice…

Black women have long said they do not feel protected. The reaction to Justin Fairfax’s killing of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax only deepened that wound, as sympathy for him arrived faster than outrage for her. Read more #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2026/04/17/the…

Tired of ticket bots? Anderson .Paak is helping launch a new tool designed to keep tickets in the hands of real fans by verifying buyers before they can purchase. Read more #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2026/04/17/and…

House lawmakers voted to protect roughly 350,000 Haitians from deportation, advancing a bill to extend TPS despite opposition from President Trump. The measure now heads to the Senate. Read more #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2026/04/17/hai…

Taraji P. Henson is stepping into a new era. The award-winning actress opens up about her Broadway debut in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone—and why the stage feels like “bootcamp.” 🎭 Read more #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2026/04/17/tar…

Barbara Deer, widow of late Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer, was killed by her son Kaleb before he died by suicide, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner. The tragedy has left Chicago’s West Side reeling. Read more #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2026/04/17/chi…

As loved ones mourn Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax, many are reflecting on the life she built: a dentist, entrepreneur, mother and advocate whose identity reached far beyond her husband’s political career. Read more #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2026/04/17/dr-…

Dr. Erica Schwartz could become the first Black woman to lead the CDC after being tapped by President Trump. The retired rear admiral previously helped oversee the federal COVID-19 response. Learn all about her career #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2026/04/17/dr-…

Kristy Sarah is opening up about how therapy has helped her navigate life after her split from Desmond Scott. The influencer called the experience “life-changing” as she continues to share her healing journey following their divorce. Read more #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2026/04/17/kri…

Court documents shed new light on the case involving Justin Fairfax, including a custody loss and order to move out before he took the life of his wife, Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax, in a murder-suicide. Read more #OnTheGrio thegrio.com/2026/04/17/jus…