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The novel “Sylvie’s Love and Loss” by Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith chronicles the story of Sylvie, a Caribbean woman who embarks on an epic journey to triumph over her adversity involving love, loss, and the illicit global drug trade. Though Griffith’s first-ever novel is a work of fiction, the book is

When Shadel Compton Nyack left her native country of Grenada for Howard University decades ago, her life plan was pretty clearly mapped out– graduate college from the storied HBCU, go on to law school, and pursue a career as an attorney.   But life has a funny way of shaking up

When we talk about icons in the beauty industry, Dame Pat McGrath is in a league of her own. And now, the legendary makeup artist is making history once again. Louis Vuitton has officially entered the beauty space, and in a move that feels both groundbreaking and inevitable, the luxury

Netflix has set a May 8 date for the premiere of “Forever,” a Black teen-centered rom-com series created, executive produced, and written by Mara Brock Akil. The series is a modern-day reimagining of Judy Blume’s 1975 book, “Forever…,” a title that has been the subject of constant scrutiny over the years due

Taylour Paige is marking March, Endometriosis Awareness Month, by shedding light on her journey living with the painful condition. On Tuesday, the 34-year-old actress gave followers a closer look at her life with the condition in an Instagram post that included a carousel of images of her recovery process interwoven

Gabrielle Union is sharing an emotional update on her husband Dwyane Wade’s health—he is officially cancer-free. Earlier this year, the basketball legend opened up about his 2023 health scare, which led to a cancer diagnosis. And while Union told the co-hosts of The View that Wade is “better now,” she

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. First of all, I don’t want to be too hyperbolic here, but I’m going to be real and say what’s on my heart: “Paradise” is kind of a perfect

Angie Stone’s children have broken their silence regarding the legendary singer’s passing, sharing a heartfelt statement honoring their mother’s legacy. In a statement shared via Stone’s management on Instagram, they expressed gratitude for the overwhelming “love, well wishes, and condolences” while reflecting on the wisdom, warmth, and impact their mother

U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, a freshman Democrat representing Texas’ 18th Congressional District, is dead at 70, multiple reports confirm. He was elected in the November 2024 election to fill the seat left vacant after the passing of former Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died of pancreatic cancer. Turner’s sudden death

LeBron James is well on his way to rewriting every previous definition of basketball longevity, and the 40-year-old star is now racking up numbers the NBA has never seen before. James became the first player to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason on Tuesday night, surpassing