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Dressed in royal purple, back in the city that launched her to superstardom, Oprah Winfrey delivered a Democratic National Convention speech that only the queen of television could give. During Wednesday night’s DNC keynote speeches, Winfrey officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president, calling on independents and undecided voters to get
U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the minority leader of the House of Representatives, tapped into his Brooklyn roots and love for hip-hop as he assailed Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night in Chicago. In making the case for Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, the
In a world where education remains a cornerstone of progress and development, Pencils of Promise (PoP), a New York-based nonprofit organization, is removing children’s barriers to quality education. Many believe this is the foundational pathway to future opportunities and success. “Education means a lot of things. It is not just
I almost let out an audible sigh of relief the moment I set foot in Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, the all-inclusive resort I’d be staying at for the weekend. I was greeted with a cool towel, a refreshing hibiscus tea and a five-minute massage. The quick massage wasn’t just physical
Staying up to date on health care appointments is an important part of work-life balance. When you’re emotionally and physically in tune, your career productivity naturally improves. It’s a positive sign that 64% of employers intend to enhance their health and well-being offerings in 2024, according to Mercer. As companies
More than half of married Americans and more than two-thirds of engaged Americans find it difficult to have a serious money discussion with their partner, according to a NerdWallet survey. Shatavia Thomas, a licensed marriage and family therapist, says that’s not altogether surprising. “[Money conversations] are still very much taboo.
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I realize that I’m an old-head, especially for hip-hop purposes. I’m 45 and grew up on ’90s and 2000s hip-hop — all of my favorite hip-hop albums were released
As children, birthdays are generally filled with joy and excitement, but as time presses on, feelings of fear and anxiety can tend to creep in — at least, they did for Al Roker. Recently, while preparing for his 70th birthday on Aug. 20, the “Today” show anchor sat down with
Are you feeling stressed about your job and overwhelmed by your work? Experiencing continued stressors can cause you to become burned out, leaving you unable to focus on day-to-day tasks or perform them to the best of your ability. But you can take back control of your performance by identifying
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It also happens to be quite a shape-shifter. New skin cells are formed in the epidermis and work their way up to the surface every 30 days. The old skin flakes off, and the cycle repeats. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean
Dressed in royal purple, back in the city that launched her to superstardom, Oprah Winfrey delivered a Democratic National Convention speech that only the queen of television could give. During Wednesday night’s DNC keynote speeches, Winfrey officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president, calling on independents and undecided voters to get
U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the minority leader of the House of Representatives, tapped into his Brooklyn roots and love for hip-hop as he assailed Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night in Chicago. In making the case for Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, the
In a world where education remains a cornerstone of progress and development, Pencils of Promise (PoP), a New York-based nonprofit organization, is removing children’s barriers to quality education. Many believe this is the foundational pathway to future opportunities and success. “Education means a lot of things. It is not just
I almost let out an audible sigh of relief the moment I set foot in Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, the all-inclusive resort I’d be staying at for the weekend. I was greeted with a cool towel, a refreshing hibiscus tea and a five-minute massage. The quick massage wasn’t just physical
Staying up to date on health care appointments is an important part of work-life balance. When you’re emotionally and physically in tune, your career productivity naturally improves. It’s a positive sign that 64% of employers intend to enhance their health and well-being offerings in 2024, according to Mercer. As companies
More than half of married Americans and more than two-thirds of engaged Americans find it difficult to have a serious money discussion with their partner, according to a NerdWallet survey. Shatavia Thomas, a licensed marriage and family therapist, says that’s not altogether surprising. “[Money conversations] are still very much taboo.
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I realize that I’m an old-head, especially for hip-hop purposes. I’m 45 and grew up on ’90s and 2000s hip-hop — all of my favorite hip-hop albums were released
As children, birthdays are generally filled with joy and excitement, but as time presses on, feelings of fear and anxiety can tend to creep in — at least, they did for Al Roker. Recently, while preparing for his 70th birthday on Aug. 20, the “Today” show anchor sat down with
Are you feeling stressed about your job and overwhelmed by your work? Experiencing continued stressors can cause you to become burned out, leaving you unable to focus on day-to-day tasks or perform them to the best of your ability. But you can take back control of your performance by identifying
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It also happens to be quite a shape-shifter. New skin cells are formed in the epidermis and work their way up to the surface every 30 days. The old skin flakes off, and the cycle repeats. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean