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When four gunshots rang out one summer in Brownsville, a group of people ran toward the sound to prevent any bloodshed — but they weren’t police officers. This group, known as violence interrupters, is part of an experiment designed to place community members on the front lines, deescalating situations that

Rest in peace to Simone Biles’ signature vault routine. This week, the Olympic gold medalist bid farewell to the “world’s most difficult vault” in a satirical Instagram photoshoot. To announce that she will no longer perform the Yurchenko double pike vault, also known as the “Biles II,” the Olympian staged

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A year ago, Deion Sanders made the matchup with fellow coach Matt Rhule and Nebraska personal. This season, there’s nothing but praise. The Colorado coach commended his rival days before the Buffaloes traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska, for the final meeting between the teams for the foreseeable future. Sanders said he

Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. So why are some women choosing to do it alone? A growing trend among some women is choosing to do motherhood by themselves, taking on all the responsibilities, both mentally, emotionally, and financially. Single motherhood is still considered

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. So Frances Tiafoe has made it back to the U.S. Open semifinals. Color me impressed. It’s an extraordinary achievement to win five matches at the U.S. Open against some of the best

Some of your favorite Black stars are dusting off their dancing shoes and gearing up to compete in season 33 of “Dancing with the Stars.” This week, the show revealed the celebrity cast members set to hit the dance floor in hopes of winning the Len Goodman mirrorball trophy.  This

Eve may be a happily married mother and bonus mom now, but she is ready to share that she’s one of many women who has endured multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes and complications. Ahead of the release of her upcoming book “Who’s That Girl? A Memoir,” published by HarperCollins on Sept.

The Harris campaign is zeroing in on the economy, evidenced by Vice President Kamala Harris’ policy rollout to date, which aims to bring down the cost of living, and the launch of a $370 million ad blitz. The Democratic presidential nominee’s singular focus on economic issues, paired with comprehensive policy

The first freshman class is entering college since the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action last year — and multiple elite colleges have already reported a decline in Black student enrollment. After the Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced a decline in Black student enrollment, two more schools in the state

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio.   Fanatic (n.) — a person exhibiting excessive enthusiasm and intense uncritical devotion toward some controversial matter (as in religion or politics).  From Latin fanaticus “mad, enthusiastic, inspired by a