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Samuel L. Jackson has never been known to mince words, and the same holds true when discussing Hollywood’s biggest honor. “We’ve been in the business long enough to know that when folks go, ‘It’s just an honor to be nominated [for an Oscar].’ No, it ain’t,” Jackson said during a video
George Carver was born into slavery on a 240-acre farm near Diamond, Missouri shortly before the end of the Civil War. The farm was established as the George Washington Carver National Monument in 1943. The only previous national monuments honoring individuals were in memorium of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. While two-thirds of rap’s short-lived Big Three — Kendrick Lamar and Drake — have been dropping albums and legal actions, respectively, the remaining third (J. Cole, whose “Big Three”
As Democrats piece together a fractured party following Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat by President-elect Donald Trump, some have questioned who is left to lead the Democratic Party. MSNBC host Jen Psaki, President Joe Biden’s former White House press secretary and former White House advisor to President Barack Obama, said
Some may recall when Zendaya, then best known as a Disney star, arrived on the red carpet of the 2015 Academy Awards dressed in a white off-the-shoulder gown by Vivienne Westwood and her hair in flowing faux locs. The look was elegant yet culturally significant, marking the beginning of Zendaya’s
As Taraji P. Henson told us nearly a year ago, there is a persistent pay disparity issue in Hollywood — and non-white actresses, regardless of their stature, are often on the losing end. “I am just tired of working so hard, being gracious at what I do [and] getting paid
In her first public remarks since conceding the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris urged her Democratic supporters to “keep fighting” in a pre-Thanksgiving virtual appearance. “The outcome of this election obviously is not what we wanted. It is not what we worked so hard for. But I am
If you’re a Black woman who missed Black Girl Day Off on October 11, don’t worry — your next chance to claim your rest is right around the corner. This December 2, 2024, marks the National Day of Rest for Black Women, a day to prioritize the peace, joy, and
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump. The rule, unveiled Tuesday by the Health and Human Services Department, would require Medicare and
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups. The changes announced by the world’s biggest retailer on Monday
Samuel L. Jackson has never been known to mince words, and the same holds true when discussing Hollywood’s biggest honor. “We’ve been in the business long enough to know that when folks go, ‘It’s just an honor to be nominated [for an Oscar].’ No, it ain’t,” Jackson said during a video
George Carver was born into slavery on a 240-acre farm near Diamond, Missouri shortly before the end of the Civil War. The farm was established as the George Washington Carver National Monument in 1943. The only previous national monuments honoring individuals were in memorium of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. While two-thirds of rap’s short-lived Big Three — Kendrick Lamar and Drake — have been dropping albums and legal actions, respectively, the remaining third (J. Cole, whose “Big Three”
As Democrats piece together a fractured party following Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat by President-elect Donald Trump, some have questioned who is left to lead the Democratic Party. MSNBC host Jen Psaki, President Joe Biden’s former White House press secretary and former White House advisor to President Barack Obama, said
Some may recall when Zendaya, then best known as a Disney star, arrived on the red carpet of the 2015 Academy Awards dressed in a white off-the-shoulder gown by Vivienne Westwood and her hair in flowing faux locs. The look was elegant yet culturally significant, marking the beginning of Zendaya’s
As Taraji P. Henson told us nearly a year ago, there is a persistent pay disparity issue in Hollywood — and non-white actresses, regardless of their stature, are often on the losing end. “I am just tired of working so hard, being gracious at what I do [and] getting paid
In her first public remarks since conceding the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris urged her Democratic supporters to “keep fighting” in a pre-Thanksgiving virtual appearance. “The outcome of this election obviously is not what we wanted. It is not what we worked so hard for. But I am
If you’re a Black woman who missed Black Girl Day Off on October 11, don’t worry — your next chance to claim your rest is right around the corner. This December 2, 2024, marks the National Day of Rest for Black Women, a day to prioritize the peace, joy, and
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump. The rule, unveiled Tuesday by the Health and Human Services Department, would require Medicare and
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups. The changes announced by the world’s biggest retailer on Monday
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