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In August 2024, Netflix co-founder and former CEO Marc Randolph delivered a powerful message on ambition and success looking back at his time at the helm of the globe’s biggest streaming service, championing strategy and common sense over a blind race to the top. His philosophy, rooted in working “smarter
Few experiences are as gut-wrenching and emotionally devastating as getting laid off. One minute, I was at my desk, working and checking emails like any other Monday morning, when a sudden calendar invite for a “quick meeting” with my manager popped up. The next minute, my entire world came crashing
The Alabama woman who claims Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs raped her nearly 25 years ago has broken her silence during an interview with NBC News addressing the allegations. The unnamed woman shared her story, acknowledging it has many inconsistencies — details her legal team also acknowledges. Nevertheless, the woman
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss said Friday he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery. In an appearance on Instagram Live, Moss, aided by a cane, introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his “prayer warriors” for their support. Moss said a
For far too many Black girls, being scolded for acting or dressing “grown” is a rite of passage they never asked for. It’s a burden passed down through generations — a double standard rooted in society’s deeply ingrained stereotypes about how Black girls should look, behave, and present themselves. While some
Diverse storytelling is extremely important in Hollywood. So much so that the author of the books that inspired Amazon Prime Video’s new hit series “Cross,” rejected a seven-figure offer to recast his character Alex Cross as a white man. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, bestselling author James Petterson
The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her – making national headlines that stirred tensions about race, class and the privilege of college athletes — has admitted publicly for the first time that she made up the story. Crystal Mangum, who is Black,
SiriusXM host Karen Hunter has been watching a lot of TV to escape these days. The award-winning journalist, professor, and bestselling author says that like many Black voters who rallied for democracy in Election 2024, she’s taking a beat to prioritize self-care and let America have its choice. “I’m gonna
Imagine a visit to a storage unit that leads you to a treasure trove of unreleased music by the King of Pop. Recently, Gregg Musgrove, a former California Highway Patrol officer turned stay-at-home dad, discovered a multitude of records by Michael Jackson while visiting an associate’s storage unit. It all
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. As a dude from the South who grew up on ‘90s-era hip-hop, Outkast has been and will always be one of my favorite rap groups. Sometimes, they’re number one
In August 2024, Netflix co-founder and former CEO Marc Randolph delivered a powerful message on ambition and success looking back at his time at the helm of the globe’s biggest streaming service, championing strategy and common sense over a blind race to the top. His philosophy, rooted in working “smarter
Few experiences are as gut-wrenching and emotionally devastating as getting laid off. One minute, I was at my desk, working and checking emails like any other Monday morning, when a sudden calendar invite for a “quick meeting” with my manager popped up. The next minute, my entire world came crashing
The Alabama woman who claims Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs raped her nearly 25 years ago has broken her silence during an interview with NBC News addressing the allegations. The unnamed woman shared her story, acknowledging it has many inconsistencies — details her legal team also acknowledges. Nevertheless, the woman
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss said Friday he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery. In an appearance on Instagram Live, Moss, aided by a cane, introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his “prayer warriors” for their support. Moss said a
For far too many Black girls, being scolded for acting or dressing “grown” is a rite of passage they never asked for. It’s a burden passed down through generations — a double standard rooted in society’s deeply ingrained stereotypes about how Black girls should look, behave, and present themselves. While some
Diverse storytelling is extremely important in Hollywood. So much so that the author of the books that inspired Amazon Prime Video’s new hit series “Cross,” rejected a seven-figure offer to recast his character Alex Cross as a white man. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, bestselling author James Petterson
The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her – making national headlines that stirred tensions about race, class and the privilege of college athletes — has admitted publicly for the first time that she made up the story. Crystal Mangum, who is Black,
SiriusXM host Karen Hunter has been watching a lot of TV to escape these days. The award-winning journalist, professor, and bestselling author says that like many Black voters who rallied for democracy in Election 2024, she’s taking a beat to prioritize self-care and let America have its choice. “I’m gonna
Imagine a visit to a storage unit that leads you to a treasure trove of unreleased music by the King of Pop. Recently, Gregg Musgrove, a former California Highway Patrol officer turned stay-at-home dad, discovered a multitude of records by Michael Jackson while visiting an associate’s storage unit. It all
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. As a dude from the South who grew up on ‘90s-era hip-hop, Outkast has been and will always be one of my favorite rap groups. Sometimes, they’re number one