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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. Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that it’s not 1995 anymore. Back then I was 15 years old, turning 16 that June, and the possibilities of the world seemed endless.
If you’re a pet owner, you know it takes about five minutes to fall hopelessly in love with your pet because they’re so adorable. No matter how hard it is to train them or how much destruction they do to your home, they quickly become an important member of your
Hope is more than just wishful thinking or a far-off fantasy of a better future. It’s the confidence that the beautiful life and events you dream of are achievable with some persistence and even in the face of adversity. This powerful sentiment is what carries us through difficult times, providing
Film and television mogul Tyler Perry paid tribute to R&B singer Angie Stone at her funeral on Friday, telling the church congregation at Word of Faith Cathedral in Austell, Ga., that he is “angry” by how she was treated in the music industry. “I’m angry at the way she was
If Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, can count on one thing, it’s Black women having her back. Recently, the Duchess released “With Love, Meghan,” a new lifestyle show on Netflix. From cooking recipes to hosting tips, Markle says the show “is about doing what you can do and doing it
Natasha Rothwell, star of the third season of HBO’s hit black-comedy series “The White Lotus,” understands firsthand how powerful representation can be in the luxury travel space. Speaking to NPR recently, the 44-year-old actress shared that her obsession with Black travel began long before her character Belinda ever arrived at
Few rappers have attracted as much controversy and media attention as 50 Cent over the last two decades. From his breakout album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” to his recent business ventures, “Fiddy” has made a considerable mark on American pop culture and remains one of the most influential figures
No matter how familiar you are with American actor John David Washington, you’ve definitely heard of his father. Denzel Washington is universally considered one of the greatest performers of his generation. How do the younger Washington’s acting chops measure up to his dad’s? Has he been able to build his
Despite a federal judge blocking President Donald Trump’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion executive orders, his administration is being accused of ignoring the court ruling by still requiring government contractors and nonprofits receiving federal grants to comply with the orders. The nonprofit Democracy Forward, which is representing plaintiffs in a federal
Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, recently launched a new podcast series titled “IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.” So far the show has released two episodes (available wherever you listen to or watch your podcasts): one where the hosts discuss why you should start a podcast with
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that it’s not 1995 anymore. Back then I was 15 years old, turning 16 that June, and the possibilities of the world seemed endless.
If you’re a pet owner, you know it takes about five minutes to fall hopelessly in love with your pet because they’re so adorable. No matter how hard it is to train them or how much destruction they do to your home, they quickly become an important member of your
Hope is more than just wishful thinking or a far-off fantasy of a better future. It’s the confidence that the beautiful life and events you dream of are achievable with some persistence and even in the face of adversity. This powerful sentiment is what carries us through difficult times, providing
Film and television mogul Tyler Perry paid tribute to R&B singer Angie Stone at her funeral on Friday, telling the church congregation at Word of Faith Cathedral in Austell, Ga., that he is “angry” by how she was treated in the music industry. “I’m angry at the way she was
If Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, can count on one thing, it’s Black women having her back. Recently, the Duchess released “With Love, Meghan,” a new lifestyle show on Netflix. From cooking recipes to hosting tips, Markle says the show “is about doing what you can do and doing it
Natasha Rothwell, star of the third season of HBO’s hit black-comedy series “The White Lotus,” understands firsthand how powerful representation can be in the luxury travel space. Speaking to NPR recently, the 44-year-old actress shared that her obsession with Black travel began long before her character Belinda ever arrived at
Few rappers have attracted as much controversy and media attention as 50 Cent over the last two decades. From his breakout album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” to his recent business ventures, “Fiddy” has made a considerable mark on American pop culture and remains one of the most influential figures
No matter how familiar you are with American actor John David Washington, you’ve definitely heard of his father. Denzel Washington is universally considered one of the greatest performers of his generation. How do the younger Washington’s acting chops measure up to his dad’s? Has he been able to build his
Despite a federal judge blocking President Donald Trump’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion executive orders, his administration is being accused of ignoring the court ruling by still requiring government contractors and nonprofits receiving federal grants to comply with the orders. The nonprofit Democracy Forward, which is representing plaintiffs in a federal
Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, recently launched a new podcast series titled “IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.” So far the show has released two episodes (available wherever you listen to or watch your podcasts): one where the hosts discuss why you should start a podcast with