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New study warns of potential harmful bacteria in tattoo and permanent makeup ink

A new study conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found potentially harmful bacteria in sealed, sterile-labeled bottles of tattoo and permanent makeup ink.  “In light of our study results, we want to emphasize the importance of continuously monitoring these products to ensure the microbial safety of tattoo inks,”

Childish Gambino just released his last album. I will miss him.

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It feels like the end of an era. Donald Glover says his latest album, out Friday, “Bando Stone & the New World” is Childish Gambino’s last. and that makes me sad. Childish

Critics say racism was on full display at Republican National Convention

As Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, bask in the glory of their coronation as the Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees, Democrats and critics are decrying the all-white ticket as a doubling down on the party’s white male grievance politics and the blatant racism they say was

How to Promote Your Book, No Publicist Needed

I first met Dan Kleftstad at WNIJ, the NPR affiliate station in my town. I was visiting the station, and he was the current Morning Edition host, but he was also on his way out. He was retiring from the station. He had published his horror novel Fiona’s Guardians in

New study warns of potential harmful bacteria in tattoo and permanent makeup ink

A new study conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found potentially harmful bacteria in sealed, sterile-labeled bottles of tattoo and permanent makeup ink.  “In light of our study results, we want to emphasize the importance of continuously monitoring these products to ensure the microbial safety of tattoo inks,”

Childish Gambino just released his last album. I will miss him.

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It feels like the end of an era. Donald Glover says his latest album, out Friday, “Bando Stone & the New World” is Childish Gambino’s last. and that makes me sad. Childish

Critics say racism was on full display at Republican National Convention

As Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, bask in the glory of their coronation as the Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees, Democrats and critics are decrying the all-white ticket as a doubling down on the party’s white male grievance politics and the blatant racism they say was

How to Promote Your Book, No Publicist Needed

I first met Dan Kleftstad at WNIJ, the NPR affiliate station in my town. I was visiting the station, and he was the current Morning Edition host, but he was also on his way out. He was retiring from the station. He had published his horror novel Fiona’s Guardians in