Why PCOS’ new name—PMOS—could mean better care for Black women
Nearly 90 years after it was first identified, the hormonal condition impacting roughly 1 in 8 women, known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), has a new name that could lead to better care outcomes for Black women and other women of color. On Tuesday, May 12, it was announced that the condition’s name has officially […]
‘Decoded’: Breaking Down The Myth Of Black Criminality
✕ One of the most enduring stereotypes of Black people is that we’re inherently criminal – a perception that has ruined the lives of so many young Black men. This week’s Decoded breaks down why the stereotype exists, who perpetuates it, and the real-world consequences it’s had for Black people. The perception that Black people […]
New student testing data reveals widespread academic struggles across U.S. schools
A new nationwide education report has found that most U.S. states continue to experience below-average student performance in math and reading, with researchers warning the country remains stuck in what they describe as a “learning recession.” As reported by U.S. News and World Report, the report, called the Education Scorecard, was released through a collaboration […]
Kodak Black arrested for the second time in 8 days, attorney claims he’s being targeted
Kodak Black is back in a Florida jail. The rapper, whose real name is Bill Kapri, was arrested Wednesday on charges of resisting an officer and attempting to flee law enforcement, marking his second arrest in just eight days. As theGrio previously reported, Kodak Black was arrested on May 6 on a felony charge of […]
Drake releases ‘Iceman’ and 2 surprise albums, ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid Of Honour’
Drake has officially returned with not one, but three new albums. The rapper released his long-awaited project “Iceman” on Friday, May 15, while simultaneously surprising fans with two additional albums titled “Habibti” and “Maid Of Honour.” The release followed weeks of speculation surrounding “Iceman,” which marks Drake’s first solo album since his highly publicized 2024 […]
‘Patches’ and ‘Strokin” soul hitmaker Clarence Carter dies at 90
Soul musician Clarence Carter has died at age 90. Carter, who was known for hit songs like “Patches” and “Strokin’,” died on Thursday, May 14. According to Rolling Stone, which first confirmed the news, he was battling sepsis and pneumonia and had recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Carter’s first music home as a solo […]