DIY or hire a pro? We asked 3 Black wedding experts if you should hire a planner
Whether you’ve dreamt of your wedding since a child or are just trying to figure out where to start, having a wedding planner could be your biggest decision. For couples who grew up in families where a simple cake cutting with Polaroids would do, a planner may seem like a costly luxury. But as many couples […]
The Foreign Exchange’s ‘Connected’ is 20 years old. It set a blueprint for my own life
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 recently threw out about 95% of my physical compact disc (CD) collection. I didn’t want to, but they’ve been sitting in boxes in my storage for the past four years, unopened, in a […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph reveals ‘Abbott Elementary’ kids who play her students think she’s ‘their teacher’
Sheryl Lee Ralph is opening up about her close connection with the children actors on “Abbott Elementary.” The actress dished on the young thespians while speaking on a panel – called “Abbott Elementary: Class Is in Session!” – at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, on Saturday, Aug. 10. There, she reflected on her experience […]
Isaac Hayes’ family files lawsuit against Trump campaign for using song at rallies
Isaac Hayes’ estate has filed a lawsuit against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign for “continued unauthorized use” of the Sam & Dave song “Hold On, I’m Comin’,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. Issac Hayes’ son, Isaac Hayes III, announced the news on social media on Sunday, claiming that the Trump campaign used the song, […]
Nearly 10 minutes of online scrolling could lower self-esteem, new study finds
If you’ve ever felt worse about your self-image after just minutes of scrolling online, you’re not alone. According to a new study, less than 10 minutes of scrolling through TikTok is all it takes for some users to develop a harmful self-image. The study titled “#ForYou? the impact of pro-ana TikTok content on body image […]
The hidden costs of fentanyl on college campuses and a call to action for higher education
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. As colleges and universities look ahead to the fall semester, school administrators and public health leaders should take the time to prepare for a growing threat that is showing up on campuses: fentanyl. Colleges […]
Physicians should prepare patients for the pain of IUD insertions, says new CDC guidance
In 2023, Sharhonda Blue, a Black gynecology physician assistant based in San Antonio, Texas, made headlines after receiving her first intrauterine device. Most notably, Blue realized she had been severely underselling patients on the pain that can occur during insertion. The procedure entails using a tenaculum to hold back the cervix and then passing the […]
What is ‘spaving,’ and could it be why you are overspending?
If you’ve ever bought two to get one free or added another item to your cart to meet the threshold for free shipping, then you are “spaving.” Spaving is spending more money to ostensibly save money, but while it may seem like you’re saving a few dollars, it actually ends up costing more money. For […]
Ferguson officer critically injured at protest on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death
A Ferguson, Missouri police officer was critically injured outside the city’s police station during protests on the 10th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, a pivotal moment in the national Black Lives Matter movement, police said Saturday. Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle said Officer Travis Brown suffered a severe brain injury Friday after […]
Noah Lyles feared bronchitis after positive COVID test, but now pushes through with new career goals
PARIS (AP) — Asthma didn’t stop Noah Lyles from taking on the 200 meter at the Paris Olympics, even after testing positive for COVID-19. Despite fears of bronchitis and conflicting reports about his fever, Lyles won a bronze medal just two days after his positive test. He was concerned more about the virus’ severe symptoms […]
