Trump’s dismantling of EEOC and Civil Rights Act enforcement will have chilling effect for Black workers
Civil rights leaders and elected officials are seething after President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders to eliminate DEI federal programs and decades-old enforcement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Advocates and legal experts say one order, which revokes the enforcement of equal employment opportunity laws, also known as Title VII under […]
Trump cancels Biden’s rule to help Medicare lower prescription drug prices
As the second iteration of the Trump administration takes shape, President Trump has been busy issuing executive orders intended to undo many of the policy initiatives of the Biden administration and beyond. Thus far, Trump has signed executive orders related to rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the federal government and ending birthright […]
6 Tips to Master The Art Of Conversation Like A Pro
The art of conversation can be a valuable skill. You talk to your spouse, mentor, child, business partner, coworkers—and typically anyone else you meet. When you learn the art of conversing, your life might benefit in many areas. Strong conversation skills can help you build more meaningful connections in your life. These skills can help […]
Teen fatally shoots a female student and himself at Antioch High School in Nashville, police say
A female student was killed and another student was wounded Wednesday in shooting in a Nashville high school cafeteria, police said. The 17-year-old shooter, who was also a student at Antioch High School, later shot and killed himself, Metro Nashville Police spokesperson Don Aaron said during a news conference. The student who was wounded in […]
Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants
President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she made a direct appeal to him during a prayer service marking his inauguration to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrant workers who are in the United States illegally. Referencing Trump’s belief that he was saved by God from assassination, the Right Rev. Mariann […]
Bernice King and Sexyy Red demonstrate how something that could have gone entirely left, can go right
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Every year around the third Monday in January, which is a designated federal holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., me and you, your mama and your cousin, too, are likely to […]
Rihanna called ‘Real Housewives’ star Mary Cosby after emotional revelation about her son’s mental health
“Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Mary Cosby has at least one major star among her supporters — Rihanna. The 52-year-old housewife revealed in a recent interview with Vulture that following an emotional moment on the show’s fifth season where she shared her son’s struggles with mental health and substance abuse, the pop star […]
Doug Emhoff confronted husband of Senator Fischer who refused handshake from Kamala Harris
Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff reportedly confronted the husband of U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., who infamously refused to shake the hand of his wife, former Vice President Kamala Harris, earlier this month. During a ceremonial tea event at the White House ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Bruce Fischer attempted to shake […]
Bernice King reacts to Sexyy Red’s apology for ‘distasteful’ MLK post: ‘I value you as a human’
The family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has had enough of the AI-generated images of the late patriarch and civil rights leader — something Sexyy Red may have just learned the hard way. On Monday, the 26-year-old rapper posted two AI-generated images of herself and King on her X account. One image included her […]
Trump administration cancels travel for refugees already cleared to resettle in the US
Refugees who had been approved to travel to the United States before a Jan. 27 deadline suspending America’s refugee resettlement program have had their travel plans canceled by the Trump administration. Thousands of refugees are now stranded at various locations around the globe. The suspension was in an executive order signed by President Donald Trump […]
