Does your favorite online wellness ‘guru’ actually know what they’re talking about?
In today’s landscape, it’s not hard to find a wellness “guru” or a subject matter expert if you scroll online long enough. Determining whether they are actually properly credentialed to give the advice, guidance, or care they are sharing appears to be the real challenge. Dr. Cheyenne Bryant has been raising eyebrows and sparking discourse […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant Converts 35 Church Acres Into 390 Affordable Homes For Black Families
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Atlanta-based Pastor Jamal Bryant is spearheading a new affordable housing development aimed at helping Black families create long-term generational wealth. In an exclusive interview with Black Enterprise published on May 12, the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church senior pastor announced the launch of New Birth Village, a transformative housing initiative […]
Former NBA champion JR Smith pens emotional letter to his 9-year-old self after earning college degree
Former NBA champion JR Smith is opening up about grief, growth and perseverance in a deeply personal message shared after earning his college degree from North Carolina A&T State University on May 9 in Greensboro, North Carolina. In an emotional Instagram post, Smith wrote a letter addressed to his 9-year-old self, “Earl, 9yr ‘94,” reflecting […]
Tiny Harris shares proud mom moment as son Major graduates from high school with honors
Tameka “Tiny” Harris is a proud mom. The Xscape singer shared a video on Instagram Saturday celebrating her son Major, 17, as he crossed the stage at his high school graduation from Woodward Academy, diploma in hand. As theGrio previously reported, Major’s senior prom sendoff just weeks ago already had fans emotional about how quickly […]
Trump says ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation’ as new inflation rise hits Black households hardest
President Donald Trump said he doesn’t “think about” Americans’ financial situation when asked whether he considered the economic impacts of the U.S. war in Iran, after inflation hit its highest level in three years, and as Black American households feel the brunt of the nation’s sustained affordability crisis. The U.S. Department of Labor released the consumer price […]
Household Debt Rises As Consumer Price Index Surges Due To Inflation
Source: Muhammad Aqib / Getty In news that’s surprising to absolutely no one, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) surged over the last few months, so did household debt. It’s almost like starting an unnecessary war that directly impacts energy prices isn’t great for an already strained economy. According to CBS News, inflation increased in […]
Chris Brown fires back after harsh review of new album ‘Brown’, takes aim at Zara Larsson
Chris Brown is not interested in critics. The R&B star took to Instagram Tuesday night to respond to Pitchfork’s scathing review of his new self-titled album “Brown,” which the publication gave a 1.3 out of 10 and described as “a piece of sh-t.” As theGrio previously reported, Brown has been fielding a steady wave of […]
11 Pivotal College & Student-Led Protests Throughout History
Source: LeoPatrizi / Getty College campuses and even high schools have long been the heartbeats of student protests and political and civil rights movements. From lunch counters in the Jim Crow South to the streets of apartheid-era South Africa, students have repeatedly risked their safety, education, and even their lives to challenge injustice. Many of […]
Jamie Foxx set to welcome third child, first with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp
Jamie Foxx is preparing to become a father again. According to PEOPLE, the Oscar-winning actor, comedian and singer is expecting his third child and first with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp. The news was first reported by TMZ. Foxx, 58, is already the father of two daughters from previous relationships: 32-year-old Corinne Foxx and 17-year-old Anelise Bishop. […]
‘Weren’t invited’: Tiffany Haddish shades comedians who criticized jokes told at Kevin Hart roast
Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart” has brought a certain kind of dark comedy back into the spotlight, with several comedians weighing in both in favor of the mean jokes and others who felt it leaned too heavily on “tired” race jokes and comments that weren’t funny. As most comedy is subjective, so was the […]