7 Must-Have Tech Tools for Every Small Business Startup
You know the old adage “work smarter, not harder”? What if we told you there was an easy way for your small business to do it—reducing your workload, helping the team complete tasks more efficiently, improving communication, making it easier to meet tight deadlines and, ultimately, just making things work better? It’s true—all you have […]
‘Power Book II: Ghost’ drops its final trailer as series comes to a close
“Power Book II: Ghost” is preparing for its final season with a new trailer. Starz released the trailer for season 4, part two of the hit series on Monday. This time around, Tariq is figuring out how closely he wants to be like his late father, Ghost (Omari Hardwick). The trailer begins with Michael Rainey […]
Watch: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison reacts to Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz
On a special edition of “The Hill with April Ryan,” Minnesota State Attorney General Keith Ellison shared his thoughts about Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate. Ellison told theGrio, “[Voters] will like” Walz, who he has known for almost two decades. The two former […]
Serena Williams says she and her children were denied entrance to Paris restaurant: ‘Yikes…Always a first’
Serena Williams is opening up about her experience at a Paris restaurant that she says would not allow her and her children to enter. The tennis legend revealed on Monday that The Peninsula Hotel refused to seat her and her daughters, Alexis Olympia Jr. and Adira River, whom she shares with husband Alexis Ohanian. Williams […]
Studies reveal shocking spending patterns amongst parents this back-to-school season
While children are enjoying the last few days of summer, parents are gearing up for back-to-school season, specifically back-to-school shopping. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), back-to-school and back-to-college shopping are some of the top spending events for consumers in the U.S. However, the economic realities of 2024 may change this longstanding trend. Last […]
We are Kamala: Women of color are activated to create an inclusive democracy
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There is a spark in the air and a renewed hope for America’s future. The thought of Kamala Harris making history as the first female president of the United States, as a Black and […]
Report: Howard men’s basketball coach pitching ownership stake for potential investors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Howard University’s men’s basketball coach is reportedly pitching a proposal to potential investors in which a 33% stake in the program could be sold for $100 million. “College athletics is a full-fledged business now,” Kenny Blakeney, the team’s coach, told the Washington Post. Blakeney has met with a private equity firm and spoken with […]
A rebuilt bronze Jackie Robinson statue returns to Kansas 6 months after the original was stolen
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — With a rebuilt statue of Jackie Robinson in bronze back in Kansas, some of the late baseball icon’s biggest fans are breathing a sigh of relief. The original sculpture depicting Robinson resting a bat on his shoulder was cut off at its ankles in January, leaving only Robinson’s cleats behind at McAdams Park […]
‘David Makes Man’ actor Akili McDowell is charged with murder in man’s shooting in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — Actor Akili McDowell, who starred in the television series “David Makes Man” and had roles in “Billions” and “The Astronaut Wives Club,” has been charged with fatally shooting a man in the parking lot of a Houston apartment complex, authorities said. McDowell, 21, was charged last week with murder in the July […]
The final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going
PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles cast a knowing glance across the awards podium toward Jordan Chiles. The longtime friends and U.S. gymnastics teammates knew they needed to find a way to honor Brazilian star Rebeca Andrade. They just weren’t sure how. What they came up with after Andrade’s gold medal on floor exercise at the […]
