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Quincy Jones, an iconic trailblazer of music and culture, dies at 91

Celebrated as the quintessential artist and impresario, Quincy Jones had a life in music that spanned more than seven decades. During a remarkably diverse career, he has made his mark in every facet of the music industry as a music conductor, record producer, arranger, composer, television producer, and trumpeter.  The

Here’s why you should vote for Kamala Harris 

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 Vice President Kamala Harris explained in a powerful speech outside the White House on Tuesday attended by tens of thousands of supporters, including me, the personal stakes for

Kamala Harris gives self pep talk, takes dig at Trump during ‘SNL’ appearance 

Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” just days before American voters decide whether or not she will be elected the 47th president of the United States.  The Democratic presidential nominee joined comedian Maya Rudolph for a brief skit during the late-night comedy variety

What You Think You Become: How to Transform Your Reality

The concept of “what you think, you become”—that your mind holds the power to shape your reality—is a universal truth found in philosophical, spiritual and psychological teachings across cultures. As Buddha wisely stated, “All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our

Burn the Boats: Embrace Commitment and Achieve Your Goals

  Tony Robbins wisely said, “If you want to take the island, then burn your boats.” In life and business, we all encounter change. Moments in which decisions must be made that can shape our future. We often hesitate in these moments, weighing our options and keeping backup plans to

Unpacking Sexyy Red voting for Kamala Harris after praising Trump

In a major social media endorsement of Kamala Harris, hip-hop star Sexyy Red announced on Friday that she voted for the Democratic presidential nominee. During early voting in Missouri, the St. Louis rapper posted photos of herself sporting “I Voted!” stickers as she posed in front of a Black SUV,

Quincy Jones, an iconic trailblazer of music and culture, dies at 91

Celebrated as the quintessential artist and impresario, Quincy Jones had a life in music that spanned more than seven decades. During a remarkably diverse career, he has made his mark in every facet of the music industry as a music conductor, record producer, arranger, composer, television producer, and trumpeter.  The

Here’s why you should vote for Kamala Harris 

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 Vice President Kamala Harris explained in a powerful speech outside the White House on Tuesday attended by tens of thousands of supporters, including me, the personal stakes for

Kamala Harris gives self pep talk, takes dig at Trump during ‘SNL’ appearance 

Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” just days before American voters decide whether or not she will be elected the 47th president of the United States.  The Democratic presidential nominee joined comedian Maya Rudolph for a brief skit during the late-night comedy variety

What You Think You Become: How to Transform Your Reality

The concept of “what you think, you become”—that your mind holds the power to shape your reality—is a universal truth found in philosophical, spiritual and psychological teachings across cultures. As Buddha wisely stated, “All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our

Burn the Boats: Embrace Commitment and Achieve Your Goals

  Tony Robbins wisely said, “If you want to take the island, then burn your boats.” In life and business, we all encounter change. Moments in which decisions must be made that can shape our future. We often hesitate in these moments, weighing our options and keeping backup plans to

Unpacking Sexyy Red voting for Kamala Harris after praising Trump

In a major social media endorsement of Kamala Harris, hip-hop star Sexyy Red announced on Friday that she voted for the Democratic presidential nominee. During early voting in Missouri, the St. Louis rapper posted photos of herself sporting “I Voted!” stickers as she posed in front of a Black SUV,