Is Trump scared to debate a Black woman? Harris supporters think so.
As Donald Trump and his campaign cast doubt on and complain about the conditions of his upcoming presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, strategists tell theGrio the Republican nominee is simply scared to go up against Harris, an experienced Black woman politician and former prosecutor. “Donald Trump has 99 problems, but he doesn’t want […]
Denzel Washington says there are ‘few films left for me to make that I’m interested in’ after ‘Gladiator II’
Denzel Washington is looking for inspiration in the next chapter of his career. The Oscar winner revealed in a recent interview with Empire Magazine that there are “very few” movies that draw his interest after more than 40 years in the film industry. Washington added it was director Ridley Scott, who he worked with […]
Olympians Noah Lyles and girlfriend Junelle Bromfield reveal how they support each other on and off the track
In the realm of Olympic glory, where the spotlight can be as intense as the race itself, finding a partner who truly understands the challenges is no easy feat. However, track and field athletes Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield’s romance showcases how two stars in their own right can shine even brighter together. The couple, […]
For the first time, my son is starting a school year without his best friends
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 grew up as a military brat in the 1980s and 1990s, attending schools on bases in Frankfurt, Germany, from 1st through 8th grades. My friends and I would attend school in Germany during […]
Kobe Bryant’s daughter Bianka, 7, throws first pitch during Dodgers game in honor of her dad
As celebrations honoring the late Kobe Bryant were underway throughout the weekend in Los Angeles, his daughter Bianka paid a sentimental homage to the basketball legend. Bianka, 7, threw the first pitch at Dodger Stadium, kicking off the MLB team’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. For the big moment, she was joined […]
Simone Biles steps into her beauty influencer era, unpacking her unapologetic relationship with her hair
When Simone Biles isn’t dominating the gymnastics world with her awe-inspiring performances, she’s giving fans a front-row seat to her beauty regimen, sharing the hair and makeup secrets that keep her looking fierce both on and off the mat. As K18 Hair’s new brand ambassador, the gymnast reflected on her personal journey with her hair. […]
Shopping for back-to-school? Here’s how not to break the budget
It’s that time of year again: The kids are headed back to school. Of course, as those raising kids know, that also means spending money to get them ready for back to school — and that can be expensive, to say the least. According to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics’ annual survey, […]
Schools are competing with cell phones. Here’s how they think they could win
Isabella Pires first noticed what she calls the “gradual apathy pandemic” in eighth grade. Only a handful of classmates registered for service projects she helped organize at her Massachusetts school. Even fewer actually showed up. When she got to high school last fall, Isabella found the problem was even worse: a lackluster Spirit Week and […]
How to prepare for the Fed’s forthcoming interest rate cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its benchmark interest rate next month from its 23-year high, with consequences for consumers when it comes to debt, savings, auto loans and mortgages. Right now, most experts envision three quarter-point Fed cuts — in September, November and December — though even steeper rate […]
She’s the sitting vice president. She’s the candidate of change. How Harris is having it both ways
WASHINGTON (AP) — She’s the sitting vice president who has been in office for 3 1/2 years. She’s also the presidential candidate of just five weeks promising a “new way forward.” Kamala Harris is having it both ways as she hits the campaign trail after the Democratic National Convention, taking credit for parts of President […]
