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I rewatched ‘The Wire,’ and Omar’s death still bothers me 

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 few years, I rewatch “The Wire,” the five-season show set in Baltimore that is often considered to be one of the greatest television shows ever made. The wire

The politics holding back Medicaid expansion in some Southern states

For Roderick Givens, a radiation oncologist, the expansion of Medicaid isn’t just a policy issue. He practices medicine in a rural area in the Mississippi Delta and he sees daily how Medicaid coverage could help his uninsured patients. “I can’t tell you the number of patients who I see who come

Watch: How students can benefit from counseling centers at HBCUs

Dr. Charli Kennedy, director of counseling services at North Carolina Central University, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to discuss mental health and how students can benefit from the resources offered on campus. “NCCU has a counseling center. We also have a community clinic on campus that is under our counseling

Platinum Beauty Bar & Spa: A Black-owned oasis in Georgia

Nestled just 30 minutes east of downtown Atlanta sits Platinum Beauty Bar & Spa— a sprawling 6,500-square-foot, Black-owned oasis where clients can spend the day indulging in self-care. It’s one of several Black-owned businesses theGrio is featuring as part of its Black Made series. “You have to slow down”, said

Top 10 famous Black athletes in history

This article focuses on 10 whose excellence made them household names and changed their sports forever.  What kind of sports achievement does it take to make history? Famous Black athletes make sports history by playing a key role in winning a championship, breaking a record, or being the first to

I rewatched ‘The Wire,’ and Omar’s death still bothers me 

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 few years, I rewatch “The Wire,” the five-season show set in Baltimore that is often considered to be one of the greatest television shows ever made. The wire

The politics holding back Medicaid expansion in some Southern states

For Roderick Givens, a radiation oncologist, the expansion of Medicaid isn’t just a policy issue. He practices medicine in a rural area in the Mississippi Delta and he sees daily how Medicaid coverage could help his uninsured patients. “I can’t tell you the number of patients who I see who come

Watch: How students can benefit from counseling centers at HBCUs

Dr. Charli Kennedy, director of counseling services at North Carolina Central University, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to discuss mental health and how students can benefit from the resources offered on campus. “NCCU has a counseling center. We also have a community clinic on campus that is under our counseling

Platinum Beauty Bar & Spa: A Black-owned oasis in Georgia

Nestled just 30 minutes east of downtown Atlanta sits Platinum Beauty Bar & Spa— a sprawling 6,500-square-foot, Black-owned oasis where clients can spend the day indulging in self-care. It’s one of several Black-owned businesses theGrio is featuring as part of its Black Made series. “You have to slow down”, said

Top 10 famous Black athletes in history

This article focuses on 10 whose excellence made them household names and changed their sports forever.  What kind of sports achievement does it take to make history? Famous Black athletes make sports history by playing a key role in winning a championship, breaking a record, or being the first to