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An election guide to misogynoir and negative media stereotypes about Black women

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The Republicans simply cannot help themselves. With Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Trump and the GOP are tapping into their reservoir of hatred for Black people and relying on misogynoir and negative media stereotypes of Black women as an election strategy. This is all they have left. With Biden leaving the race only […]

August 5, 2024

News

President Biden calls out media ignoring Trump’s lies in new interview with Lester Holt

In a new interview with NBC’s Lester Holt, President Joe Biden had some pointed words for media critics who hyperfocused on his debate performance at the expense of holding Donald Trump accountable for lies he’s told. After Holt opened the interview by asking whether the president called Trump after the assassination attempt on his life (Biden called Trump and expressed prayers for his family), the veteran journalist pressed Biden on whether he played a role in inciting violence against Trump. […]

July 17, 2024

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Watch: Former Dem nominee for Arkansas governor talks ‘media blackout’ and engaging rural voters

Chris Jones, the former Arkansas gubernatorial Democratic nominee, addresses an alleged media blackout during his race against now-Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. On theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan,” Jones opens up about his important role as national co-chair of Dirt Road Democrats PAC. After traveling across the state to earn the votes of Arkansans, Jones said many constituents in remote, rural areas told him that when it comes to leaders and politicians, “Nobody ever talks to us.” That is why he […]

June 24, 2024

News

Ozy Media went from buzzy to belly-up. Its founder, Carlos Watson, is now on trial

NEW YORK (AP) — For nearly a decade, Ozy Media projected an image of new-media success. The company boasted big-name interviews, an Emmy-winning TV show, a buzzy music and ideas festival and impressive numbers to show prospective investors — until it imploded in 2021 amid doubts about its audience size, viability and basic integrity. Those doubts are now at the center of a federal criminal trial. Founder Carlos Watson and Ozy are fighting charges of conspiracy to commit fraud. Even […]

June 13, 2024

Economy

Founder Launches New Social Media App Called ‘BlackListed’ to Empower Black Community Through Networking

Channing Bell, a visionary African American woman with over a decade of experience in product management across the technology and oil and gas sectors, has launched a new app called BlackListed. Her app is an innovative new social media platform available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store that was developed to foster a vibrant community of connection and empowerment. It was designed specifically for Black individuals to network, share experiences, and grow together both personally and […]

May 20, 2024

News

Georgia lawmakers approve to restrict social media use for kids

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts. Lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to Senate Bill 351, which also would ban social media use on school devices and internet services, require porn sites to verify users are 18 or over and mandate additional education by schools on social media and internet use. The House passed the measure 120-45 and the Senate approved […]

March 31, 2024

Economy

“Media Bae” Publicist Known For Her Red Carpet Interviews Celebrates Almost 20 Years in the Industry

Monesha "Mo" Clark, also known as Ms. Media Bae, is an Atlanta-based African-American journalist and publicist who has been in the media and entertainment industry for almost 20 years. Known for her personable red-carpet interviews as well as moderating panels, she is also a published freelance writer who has had her articles featured in publications like FEMI Magazine, Sheen Magazine, and Upscale Magazine.Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Monesha intertwines her cultivating creative drive for writing along with her engaging social media, marketing, […]

March 20, 2024

News

Biden-Harris campaign hires director of Black media to better reach Black voters

The Biden-Harris campaign has hired a director of Black media, theGrio exclusively reports, touting the new addition as evidence of the 2024 reelection operation’s early commitment and investment to reach Black voters. The campaign selected Jasmine Harris, a former staffer for Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to lead its Black media operations. The move comes after the reelection campaign of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris invested millions in early ad buys targeting Black communities last year, 13 months […]

February 7, 2024

Economy

Media Mogul to Launch the Newest Black-Owned Brand of Cold Brew Coffee

After a year of market testing and valuable feedback, media mogul Philip Balonwu is expanding his business portfolio with the upcoming launch of Afrovibes Cold Brew Coffee in February 2024. He says that it will be the most cultural beverage in the world.Philip, who is the founder of Afrovibes TV & Radio, says that his cold brew coffee brand is locally roasted and bottled by a coffee sommelier, ensuring the highest quality beans are used to create the perfect flavor […]

January 22, 2024