Harris tries to hold the line for Biden as some Democrats panic over election
WASHINGTON (AP) — By the time Vice President Kamala Harris stepped into her third fundraiser since President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate last week, she had her routine down. Yes, she conceded to a few dozen donors in San Francisco, the president’s performance was “not his finest hour.” However, she said, “the outcome of this election cannot be […]
Timberwolves welcome Terrence Shannon Jr. after his trying final year at Illinois
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr.’s journey to the NBA was longer than that of most first-rounders, including a trying last year in college with an off-the-court challenge that cast doubt over his professional prospects. Shannon landed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a place that sure looks like an ideal fit. The Timberwolves took Shannon out of Illinois with the 27th […]
Clyburn’s discussion of a ‘mini-primary’ fuels more talk of whether Biden should end his campaign
NEW YORK (AP) — He is often credited as the man who delivered the Democratic nomination to Joe Biden with a pivotal endorsement four years ago. But on Wednesday, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., sent a resounding message to the president and elected officials across the nation that it may be time to move on. Clyburn, a Biden […]
Black farmers’ association calls for Tractor Supply CEO’s resignation after company cuts DEI efforts
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts. The resignation demand emerged as Tractor Supply, which sells products ranging from farming equipment to pet supplies, faces […]
Watch: Tips for entrepreneurs who want to pivot to a 9-5 | Life Hacks
Are you an entrepreneur considering pivoting back to the 9-to-5 life? Kimone Napier, an entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, and recruitment expert, joins Life Hacks with Liana to discuss tips for entrepreneurs who’ve been out of the workforce for a while and want to pivot back to a 9-to-5. “Entrepreneurship, people tend to paint a very beautiful […]
What, to Black Americans, is the 4th of July? A day with a history of resistance
For Black people, July 4 holds a complicated and largely untold place in American history. We often hear about the moments in which colonists took steps toward independence. For example, in 1774, the Orangetown [N.Y.] Resolutions protested Britain’s decision to strip power from colonial governments. The small protest proved significant because the resolutions helped shape […]
Questlove proposes a fascinating way of looking at hip-hop’s past in his new book, ‘Hip-Hop Is History’
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. In Questlove’s fascinating new book “Hip-Hop Is History,” he rewrites hip-hop history to his own specifications. It’s thrilling to read a really thoughtful hip-hop history book written from the perspective of an elite practitioner who’s also a […]
Are Social Wellness Clubs Reshaping Health?
Imagine a serene yet social place where you can partake in integrative medicine sessions, accelerate healing in an oxygen chamber and stimulate collagen growth while lying in a light bed. If you’re feeling more active, you might take movement or yoga classes, delve into spiritual arts and dine on organic superfoods. This isn’t a gym, […]
