Simone Biles has officially touched down in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. On Monday, the gymnast, 27, shared several snaps to her Instagram Stories, giving followers a behind-the-scenes look at Paris’ Olympic Village. In one snap, she gave a glimpse of the room she’ll be sharing with her teammate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bernice Johnson Reagon, a musician and scholar who used her rich, powerful contralto voice in the service of the American Civil Rights Movement and human rights struggles around the world, died on July 16, according to her daughter’s social media post. She was 81. Reagon was

Thousands of Black men raised more than $1.3 million during a Monday evening virtual fundraiser call in support of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. According to Quentin James of The Collective PAC, one of the organizers for the “Black Men for Harris” call, more than 45,000 Black men convened

Skeptical about building relationships in the workplace? Andrew McCaskill, a LinkedIn expert, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to discuss why building relationships in the workplace can be beneficial and offers some tips to help you navigate the space and still have boundaries. “I think it’s really important to have relationships

Kobe Bryant fans and sports collectors have their eyes on a new, pricey piece of memorabilia –– the NBA legend’s locker. This week, thanks to Sotheby’s, fans can bid on Bryant’s Staples Center locker, which is expected to sell for up to $1.5 million.  “Among the many items to come

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WASHINGTON (AP) — As the “pass the torch” drumbeat thumped on from lawmakers wanting him to quit the race, President Joe Biden maintained a brave face. Publicly, he vowed he was all in, until the day he got out. But there were telling indications he was listening to that beat

What does a vice president do exactly? It’s a question that has more importance than ever now that Vice President Kamala Harris has skyrocketed into the spotlight thanks to President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race for the White House. The accomplishments of the vice president will be

Lydia Jacoby was a breakout star in the pool for the United States at the last Summer Games, earning a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke and a relay silver. Part of what comes to mind from those heady days in Tokyo? “People talking about post-Olympic depression,” she said. She

ATLANTA (AP) — Black voters, who helped power Joe Biden to the White House, expressed a mix of hope and worry Monday over his exit from the presidential race and the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee. A key Democratic constituency, Black voters were among Biden’s