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Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. My grandmother was a follower of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Every day at sunrise, noon and sunset, she rested all 128 pounds of her body weight on her
You or someone you know belongs in a technical career. Probably both. Technology is now embedded in everything. There was a time we explicitly connected to the Internet (and it made an awful noise) and then disconnected when we were done. A time when you checked out a book with
Nearly two months after her death, Michelle Obama is reflecting on her late mother’s “enoughness.” On Monday, July 29, the former first lady paid tribute to her late mother, Marian Robinson, on what would have been her 87th birthday in an Instagram post that included an intimate photo of the
Income inequality remains a persistent challenge, with disparities widening across various socioeconomic groups. While numerous factors contribute to this divide, one potent tool for combating income inequality is often overlooked: financial education. By equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions, financial education can level
Snoop Dogg is supporting everybody Black at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The rapper, who is a special Olympics correspondent for NBC, has rocked custom white shirts featuring Team USA Olympians Simone Biles and Coco Gauff during his televised segments. Snoop wore his Biles shirt, which features an
Activists and political experts say former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks at a Christian summit are a threat to Black Americans and signal a troubling sign that he intends to make good on his promise to be a dictator if reelected – at least on “day one,” as he’s previously
Former Bachelorette Charity Lawson can attest to the “different” treatment Black women often experience in the reality TV world versus their white counterparts. Lawson, 29, who first made a name for herself when she became a fan favorite on season 27 of “The Bachelor” and again when she starred in
High blood pressure is a health crisis in the Black community. I’m working with The Seattle YMCA on a Blood Pressure Self Monitoring Program designed to reach disparaged communities, educating about what is often called the “silent killer.” My training inspired me to write this month’s article about what is
The College of Business at Missouri State University (MSU) boasts many influential alumni whose contributions have positively impacted industries and communities across the country and abroad. Among them stands Tony Gunn, Jr., whose journey from the north side of St. Louis to becoming the first African American male to receive
Time really flies when you are having fun! The first day back to school is August 19, 2024. Ready, set, let’s go! However, there will be some needed adjustments to be made after a summer of staying up late, leisure time, and fun in the hot summertime. Yes, it is
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. My grandmother was a follower of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Every day at sunrise, noon and sunset, she rested all 128 pounds of her body weight on her
You or someone you know belongs in a technical career. Probably both. Technology is now embedded in everything. There was a time we explicitly connected to the Internet (and it made an awful noise) and then disconnected when we were done. A time when you checked out a book with
Nearly two months after her death, Michelle Obama is reflecting on her late mother’s “enoughness.” On Monday, July 29, the former first lady paid tribute to her late mother, Marian Robinson, on what would have been her 87th birthday in an Instagram post that included an intimate photo of the
Income inequality remains a persistent challenge, with disparities widening across various socioeconomic groups. While numerous factors contribute to this divide, one potent tool for combating income inequality is often overlooked: financial education. By equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions, financial education can level
Snoop Dogg is supporting everybody Black at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The rapper, who is a special Olympics correspondent for NBC, has rocked custom white shirts featuring Team USA Olympians Simone Biles and Coco Gauff during his televised segments. Snoop wore his Biles shirt, which features an
Activists and political experts say former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks at a Christian summit are a threat to Black Americans and signal a troubling sign that he intends to make good on his promise to be a dictator if reelected – at least on “day one,” as he’s previously
Former Bachelorette Charity Lawson can attest to the “different” treatment Black women often experience in the reality TV world versus their white counterparts. Lawson, 29, who first made a name for herself when she became a fan favorite on season 27 of “The Bachelor” and again when she starred in
High blood pressure is a health crisis in the Black community. I’m working with The Seattle YMCA on a Blood Pressure Self Monitoring Program designed to reach disparaged communities, educating about what is often called the “silent killer.” My training inspired me to write this month’s article about what is
The College of Business at Missouri State University (MSU) boasts many influential alumni whose contributions have positively impacted industries and communities across the country and abroad. Among them stands Tony Gunn, Jr., whose journey from the north side of St. Louis to becoming the first African American male to receive
Time really flies when you are having fun! The first day back to school is August 19, 2024. Ready, set, let’s go! However, there will be some needed adjustments to be made after a summer of staying up late, leisure time, and fun in the hot summertime. Yes, it is
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