How Kamala Harris and Democrats can solve their Black men ‘problem’
The worry this election cycle about Black men, the Democratic Party’s second-most loyal voting bloc, has no end in sight as polling consistently shows a lag in their support for the presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. However, experts who spoke with theGrio point to a few opportunities Harris and Democrats have to sway Black […]
Eminem throws support behind Kamala Harris at Detroit rally with Obama
Eminem isn’t afraid to risk alienating fans if it means denouncing Donald Trump. The rapper formally threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday night at a rally for the presidential candidate in his hometown of Detroit. “As most of you know, the city of Detroit and the home state of Michigan mean […]
Kendrick Lamar explains how the ‘power of vulnerability’ shapes his mindset as an artist and man
Ahead of his 2025 Super Bowl halftime headlining performance, Kendrick Lamar is reflecting on the personal narrative that impacts his artistry. As the cover star of Harper Bazaar’s 2024 “Voices” issue, the “Not Like Us” rapper was interviewed by fellow artist SZA for an article penned by writer Kaitlyn Greenidge. In the intimate conversation, the […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ children issue new statement as their father faces new allegations
As allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs continue to mount, the embattled music mogul’s children are standing firm in their support. After five new lawsuits were filed against Combs on Sunday, adding to current accusations and charges of sexual assault, abuse, racketeering and sex trafficking, his six eldest children — Quincy Brown, 33 (biological son of musician […]
White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule the White House proposed on Monday. Right now, health insurers must cover the cost of prescribed contraception, including prescription birth control […]
In battleground Georgia, some poor people see no reason to vote. That decision could sway election
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Sabrina Friday scanned the room at Mother’s Nest, an organization in Macon that provides baby supplies, training, food and housing to mothers in need, and she asked how many planned to vote. Of the 30, mostly women, six raised their hands. Friday, the group’s executive director, said she tries to stress […]
Harry Belafonte’s Family Honors His Legacy of Social Justice
Social justice can be as simple as picking up dog excrement. “In kindergarten, we had this unit that was called ‘Agents of Change,’ and we had to find something that we saw wrong in the world—but, I guess, specifically Manhattan or New York—and we wanted to try to right those wrongs,” Amadeus Belafonte says. “I […]
How Assessments 24×7 Helps Stop Office Conflict and Increases Success with DISC
Whether you’re interested in personal development, optimizing a small business workforce—or even stamping out office drama—more people are turning to personal assessments every year. You may even be one of them. Personal assessments are carefully crafted questionnaires, which when filled out, can help determine personal strengths, motivations, personality style, and more. The New York Times […]
Navigating Intergenerational Leadership Transitions in Family-Owned Businesses
In family-owned businesses, the transition of leadership from one generation to the next isn’t just about handing over the reins. It’s about preserving the legacy, maintaining harmony and ensuring the long-term success of the company. This process can be fraught with challenges, particularly when balancing tradition with innovation and managing the sometimes-complex dynamics of family […]
Downballot: Donald Trump is not a threat to democracy
As the 2024 election nears, theGrio’s Downballot series explores the issues, races and individual candidates appearing on the ballots in state and local elections. What happens to an election deferred? Does it dry uplike a president’s Big Lie?Or ramble aimlesslylike a man in cognitive decline?Will votes be certified on the House floor?Or in the Supreme […]
