To reach the level of an icon isn’t easy. However, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter certainly earned her recognition as a music icon and influencer at a young age. From her origins in Destiny’s Child to her groundbreaking solo albums and sold-out concerts, she continues to test new musical genres and showcase her talents as a dancer

Presidential nominee Kamala Harris is being praised for her direct pitch to Black men after months of concern over the traditionally Democratic voters swaying toward the Republican Party — or staying home — this election cycle. While some Democratic circles have downplayed the worry over Black male voters, pointing out

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will be interviewed by Fox News anchor Bret Baier on Wednesday in Pennsylvania as she steps up her travel and conversations with media outlets in the closing stretch of the presidential campaign. It will be her first sit down with the network, and her first

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Honored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesn’t have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldn’t help but note the irony. “How strange to be getting a ring before any of the Clippers,” he said. The actor is being added to the Naismith

Financial literacy for kids is more important than ever in today’s turbulent economic environment. Early financial education lays the groundwork for solid financial habits that will benefit children throughout their lives.  By introducing basic money management concepts early, parents and educators can help kids develop the skills they need to

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama had frank words for Black men who may be considering sitting out the election. “Part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you’re coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for

When your success comes from others’ success, there’s no such thing as a typical day. Nobody knows that better than David Brownlee, one of the country’s leading business coaches. His work with companies like McDonald’s, Amazon, HP, CVS, Google and more happens behind the scenes. But his fingerprints are all

I hiked the Grand Canyon with a few girlfriends this past summer. Returning to my ordinary life as a wife and mother of three young children, I noticed that my emotional health had significantly improved beyond what I expected. I felt invigorated and inspired long after the endorphins and excitement

Growing up, my family went to Red Lobster for special occasions, like birthday dinners and post-graduation lunches. Entering the restaurant and seeing the huge lobster tanks made me feel sophisticated, and we always had to wait for a table because it was so crowded. The wait was worth it, because

In an exclusive interview with theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, President Joe Biden reflected on his Black agenda over the past nearly four years and more. “I wish we could have gotten more work done quicker in terms of the Black agenda,” Biden admitted. However, the