Quinta Brunson on mystery ‘Abbott Elementary’ crossover: ‘It’ll change television as we know it’
Quinta Brunson is opening up about the new season of her hit show “Abbott Elementary.” The Emmy winner joined her “Abbott” co-stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph and William Stanford Davis at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, where she shared that the new season will feature a crossover […]
Leading the Way: Latina Rising Stars Who Are Driving Change
With a broad horizon of careers spanning from advocating for women of color on live television to fueling communities with outstanding philanthropic work, these five powerful Latina changemakers know what it means to create change. Learn more about how these trailblazing Latina changemakers are making a positive impact. And discover what they have to say […]
The National Association of Black Journalists should rescind Donald Trump’s invitation to the cookout
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. My grandmother was a follower of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Every day at sunrise, noon and sunset, she rested all 128 pounds of her body weight on her 74-year-old, cartilage-depleted knees to thank […]
Consider a Tech Career
You or someone you know belongs in a technical career. Probably both. Technology is now embedded in everything. There was a time we explicitly connected to the Internet (and it made an awful noise) and then disconnected when we were done. A time when you checked out a book with your paper library card and […]
Michelle Obama reflects on late mother Marian Robinson’s ‘enoughness’ in birthday tribute
Nearly two months after her death, Michelle Obama is reflecting on her late mother’s “enoughness.” On Monday, July 29, the former first lady paid tribute to her late mother, Marian Robinson, on what would have been her 87th birthday in an Instagram post that included an intimate photo of the mother-daughter duo smiling at one […]
The Power of a Financial Education
Income inequality remains a persistent challenge, with disparities widening across various socioeconomic groups. While numerous factors contribute to this divide, one potent tool for combating income inequality is often overlooked: financial education. By equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions, financial education can level the playing field and empower […]
Snoop Dogg shows his support for Simone Biles, Coco Gauff with custom T-shirts
Snoop Dogg is supporting everybody Black at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The rapper, who is a special Olympics correspondent for NBC, has rocked custom white shirts featuring Team USA Olympians Simone Biles and Coco Gauff during his televised segments. Snoop wore his Biles shirt, which features an image of her smiling, on […]
Trump telling white Christians ‘you won’t have to vote again’ threatens Black freedoms, critics explain
Activists and political experts say former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks at a Christian summit are a threat to Black Americans and signal a troubling sign that he intends to make good on his promise to be a dictator if reelected – at least on “day one,” as he’s previously indicated. “In four years, you […]
Reality TV star Charity Lawson’s mental health went through ‘hell and back’ while on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Former Bachelorette Charity Lawson can attest to the “different” treatment Black women often experience in the reality TV world versus their white counterparts. Lawson, 29, who first made a name for herself when she became a fan favorite on season 27 of “The Bachelor” and again when she starred in her own season of “The […]
Understanding and Managing High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a health crisis in the Black community. I’m working with The Seattle YMCA on a Blood Pressure Self Monitoring Program designed to reach disparaged communities, educating about what is often called the “silent killer.” My training inspired me to write this month’s article about what is one of the leading causes […]
