For Black women delegates at DNC, Harris’ historic nomination hits different
For Black women delegates who cast their ballots for Vice President Kamala Harris at this year’s Democratic National Convention, her historic presidential nomination hits differently. In less than 10 years, the party has nominated its second female presidential nominee and only its second Black candidate in less than 20 years. And as a Black and […]
Trying to find my iPhone charger(s) in a house full of people: A treatise on keeping electronics charged in a large family
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Having a large family can be a joy. The house is always full of life — children yell from the moment they wake up until it’s time to go to sleep unless they’re teenagers, […]
A new study indicates a possible link between red meat and type 2 diabetes
When given the choice between a burger made with turkey or beef, you may want to start opting for the poultry, if you don’t already do so. You may also want to go even further and make sure it’s as close to unprocessed as possible. Both processed and red meat, long associated with many chronic […]
Angel Reese scores an endorsement deal with Reese’s chocolate
WNBA star Angel Reese may have found her perfect sponsorship match. This week, the Chicago Sky forward announced her official partnership with The Hershey Company’s “Reese’s” candy. The chocolate manufacturer is teaming up with the WNBA Rookie of the Year to launch “Reese’s Pieces,” a limited-edition merch collection. “The fans really made this happen,” Reese […]
Janet Jackson announces new Las Vegas residency: ‘Truly can’t wait!’
Janet Jackson is headed to Sin City. The music legend announced on Wednesday that she will launch a Las Vegas residency at Resorts World Theatre. The “Janet Jackson: Las Vegas” residency begins on Dec. 30, with a New Year’s Eve show included. Jackson took to Instagram to share the news, telling fans, “We’re so excited […]
Ashanti and Nelly welcome their baby boy, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes
Ashanti and Nelly are parents! This week, in an interview with “Entertainment Tonight,” Ashanti announced the arrival of her and Nelly’s first child together — Kareem Kenkaide Haynes. Despite his slightly early arrival on July 18, baby Kareem was surrounded by love as he came into this world. “[Giving birth] was such an amazing and […]
It’s World Jollof Day. Who gets to claim West Africa’s best-known dish?
Since its inception, diasporic debates have been held about who makes the best jollof, a West African dish traditionally comprised of spiced rice and vegetables. Thanks in large part to social media, in recent decades, these discussions have also reached across the Atlantic, as diasporans and their descendants from throughout the Western part of the […]
Watch: Lori Lightfoot on why women are rallying behind Kamala Harris
Hope is one of the many words echoing throughout the United Center in Chicago this week at the Democratic National Convention, and Lori Lightfoot, who once led the city as mayor, says women are ready for Vice President Kamala Harris to lead America. She spoke with theGrio’s senior White House correspondent, April Ryan. “Women of […]
Missouri death row inmate agrees to new plea in deal that calls for a life sentence without parole
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri death row inmate on Wednesday dropped his innocence claim and entered a new no-contest plea in an agreement that calls for a revised sentence of life in prison without parole. But the Missouri Attorney General’s Office opposes the new consent judgment and will appeal in an effort to move […]
School choice and a history of segregation collide as one Florida county shutters its rural schools
MADISON, Fla. (AP) — Tens of thousands of students have left Florida’s public schools in recent years amid an explosive expansion in school choice. Now, districts large and small are grappling with the harsh financial realities of empty seats in aging classrooms. As some districts are being forced to close schools, administrators are facing another […]
