‘Vile, crass white nationalist’: Critics call out VP nominee J.D. Vance’s flip-flop on Trump’s racism
Though you would never know it today, before he was selected as Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate, J.D. Vance repeatedly called out Trump and the Republican Party’s politics of racism. However, years later, the U.S. senator from Ohio emerged as a carbon copy of the former president based on his many views, including those […]
Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Idris Elba among 2024 Emmy Award nominees
The 2024 Emmy Award nominations were announced on Wednesday morning with Black talent picking up nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress, Outstanding Lead Actor, and more. Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph joined actor Tony Hale and Television Academy chair Cris Abrego to announce this year’s nominees at the El Capitan Theatre in a ceremony that was […]
Stepping into wellness: How much can walking really improve your health?
In an era where wellness is as much a fashion statement as it is a lifestyle, a new trend is strutting down sidewalks and social media timelines alike: the “hot girl walk.” This viral sensation, coupled with the long-established goal of clocking 10,000 steps a day, is transforming the way many think about fitness. Once […]
Is LeBron James being a bad parent by letting Bronny go to the NBA?
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I feel bad for Bronny James. He’s out there on the floor, playing for the Lakers in summer league ball, missing shots, chucking up airballs, blowing defensive assignments, and repeatedly proving that he does not belong in […]
What will it take to close the wealth gap in America? The answer might surprise you
In the United States, where wealth inequality continues to be higher than in any other developed country, the wealth gap has reached seven figures. According to a recent report by the Urban Institute, while Asian-American households, on average, have nearly $2 million in wealth, white U.S. households, on average, have over $1 million more in […]
Family of 4-year-old found dead behind La. welcome center organizes fundraiser to pay for funeral expenses
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KADN) — The family of Legend Jack, the 4-year-old found dead behind the Louisiana Welcome Center in Vinton, has organized a fundraiser to pay for funeral expenses. Dion Polk, the little boy’s paternal grandmother, said he had been in their care for the past few months. She added he was a playful, intelligent […]
Lindsey Harding will be the Los Angeles Lakers’ first female assistant coach, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsey Harding is joining JJ Redick’s coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Lakers haven’t publicly announced Redick’s first coaching staff, which also includes former NBA head coaches Nate […]
Appeals court won’t hear arguments on Fani Willis’ role in Georgia Trump case until after election
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia appeals court has set a December hearing for arguments on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump. Trump and other defendants had asked the Georgia Court of Appeals […]
‘I can’t breathe’: Eric Garner remembered on the 10th anniversary of his chokehold death
NEW YORK (AP) — Wednesday marks 10 years since the death of Eric Garner at the hands of New York City police officers made “I can’t breathe” a rallying cry. Bystander video showed Garner gasping the phrase while locked in a police chokehold and spurred Black Lives Matter protests in New York and across the […]
How to Navigate Shifting Power Dynamics in Relationships, According to Experts
“The courage to be vulnerable is not about winning or losing, it’s about the courage to show up when you can’t predict or control the outcome.” — Research professor Brené Brown, Ph.D. Power dynamics are borne out of a role you’ve unknowingly been cast in, making a relationship sometimes feel like a Broadway show with no […]
