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Panama Jackson
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Columnist and Podcaster, the Grio
Washington
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Human interest topics
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Content
Gayle King, Aisha Bowe and other Blue Origin crew members respond to criticism of their trip to space: ‘Any other questions?’
By Panama Jackson Verified| the Grio Verified On Monday, April 14, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Aisha Bowe, Lauren Sánchez, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn, took the 11-minute round-trip ride to the reaches of space (and back) aboard the Blue Origin New Shepherd rocket. As a trip to outer space, even just the line that demarcates space from earth’s atmosphere feels like a dream for most, the crew had a chance to reflect on their trip once they reached back to solid ground.
By Panama Jackson Verified| the Grio Verified A community in Syracuse is looking for answers after a video captured a violent arrest leading to one Black man being punched in the face and another being thrown to the ground. On April 9, police pulled over 21-year-old Jaumar Chandler, Jr., who was driving in Syracuse when he and another unnamed occupant were pulled over. Chandler was told to exit the vehicle for driving without a license; he only had a learner’s permit, and there was no other licensed driver in the vehicle.
Gayle King, Aisha Bowe and other Blue Origin crew members respond to criticism of their trip to space: ‘Any other questions?’
By Panama Jackson Verified| the Grio Verified On Monday, April 14, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Aisha Bowe, Lauren Sánchez, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn, took the 11-minute round-trip ride to the reaches of space (and back) aboard the Blue Origin New Shepherd rocket. As a trip to outer space, even just the line that demarcates space from earth’s atmosphere feels like a dream for most, the crew had a chance to reflect on their trip once they reached back to solid ground.
Company Info
the Grio
theGrio is a media brand owned by Allen Media Group, founded by Byron Allen. It includes a television network and a website that deliver news, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle content specifically for the African American community. The name "theGrio" comes from the West African term for an oral historian and storyteller. Launched in 2009, theGrio has evolved from its early days as a division of NBC News to becoming a prominent platform for Black culture and perspectives. TheGrio TV, relaunched in 2021, focuses on Black-specific programming and has expanded its offerings through the acquisition of the Black News Channel in 2022. TheGrio is accessible on various cable networks and streaming services, making it a key destination for audiences interested in relevant news and entertainment. With a revenue of $15 million and a team of approximately 48 employees, theGrio continues to amplify African American voices and perspectives across multiple media platforms.
New York, Washington, D.C., United States, United States
+1 917-513-2323
Founded: 2009