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Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed Friday night that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, had died. The
Most of my audience knows me as a journalist, but my alter ego is a digital marketer. Recently, someone I work with told me that you can’t measure the return on investment in marketing. I called BS. Marketing is a long game with many touches. While you may not be
I’ve lived in cities as large as London and as small as Asheville, North Carolina (the latter of which packs a punch of flavor that hits harder than many major cities twice its size). Suffice it to say, I would have never anticipated landing in a tiny college town in
Today, 62% of Americans own a pet; and of those pet owners, 97% of them consider their pet to be a part of their family. Pets have become a huge part of American culture and bring joy to many homes, but are there benefits of having a pet that contribute
A growing list of more than 2,600 Black women signed a letter to Democratic Party leadership, demanding that they not abandon President Joe Biden amid political pressure to suspend his reelection campaign. Organizers of the letter tell theGrio that ousting the 81-year-old president would be a “betrayal” to Black women
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. In fear of a prowler near her home, Sonya Massey called 911 for help, according to officials. She ended up dying after being shot in the face by a
Megan Thee Stallion is giving back to her hometown of Houston with the launch of a new program. The rapper’s Pete and Thomas Foundation is partnering with Bread of Life Inc. to launch the Emergency Power Program, which will provide generators to senior citizens in Houston. The goal of the
Janet Jackson is all about the silence. The pop icon revealed that she doesn’t like giving interviews, or speaking in general, during an appearance on the radio show “Heart Evenings with Dev Griffin” on Wednesday, July 17. Jackson dished on her preference to remain quiet when Griffin asked her which
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,”
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’s July 2024 in African America, and I am currently doing something I’ve done three times before; I’m potty training a 3-year-old. You know, when people without kids ask
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed Friday night that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, had died. The
Most of my audience knows me as a journalist, but my alter ego is a digital marketer. Recently, someone I work with told me that you can’t measure the return on investment in marketing. I called BS. Marketing is a long game with many touches. While you may not be
I’ve lived in cities as large as London and as small as Asheville, North Carolina (the latter of which packs a punch of flavor that hits harder than many major cities twice its size). Suffice it to say, I would have never anticipated landing in a tiny college town in
Today, 62% of Americans own a pet; and of those pet owners, 97% of them consider their pet to be a part of their family. Pets have become a huge part of American culture and bring joy to many homes, but are there benefits of having a pet that contribute
A growing list of more than 2,600 Black women signed a letter to Democratic Party leadership, demanding that they not abandon President Joe Biden amid political pressure to suspend his reelection campaign. Organizers of the letter tell theGrio that ousting the 81-year-old president would be a “betrayal” to Black women
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. In fear of a prowler near her home, Sonya Massey called 911 for help, according to officials. She ended up dying after being shot in the face by a
Megan Thee Stallion is giving back to her hometown of Houston with the launch of a new program. The rapper’s Pete and Thomas Foundation is partnering with Bread of Life Inc. to launch the Emergency Power Program, which will provide generators to senior citizens in Houston. The goal of the
Janet Jackson is all about the silence. The pop icon revealed that she doesn’t like giving interviews, or speaking in general, during an appearance on the radio show “Heart Evenings with Dev Griffin” on Wednesday, July 17. Jackson dished on her preference to remain quiet when Griffin asked her which
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,”
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’s July 2024 in African America, and I am currently doing something I’ve done three times before; I’m potty training a 3-year-old. You know, when people without kids ask
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