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 spend a lot of time scrolling through my social media feed, which means that I spend a lot of time seeing things that are often hilarious, outright false,

The Trump administration is throwing out protections that shielded roughly half a million Haitians from deportation, meaning they would lose their work permits and could be eligible to be removed from the country by August. The decision, announced Thursday, is part of a sweeping effort by the Trump administration to make good

The layoffs of roughly 7,000 IRS probationary workers beginning this week likely mean the end of the agency’s plan to go after high-wealth tax dodgers and could spell disaster for revenue collections, experts say. The majority of employees shown the door at the federal tax collector are newly hired workers focused on

Victor Wembanyama is one of the faces of the NBA, the star of the San Antonio Spurs and already one of the biggest names in basketball. And his season is over, after the Spurs announced Thursday that he has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The 7-foot-3

Public speaking is the most common fear reported among the general population, according to multiple research studies. However, there are many reasons why public speaking is important and can help you be successful. The benefits of public speaking include the ability to boost your confidence, advance your career prospects and

Yoga, a set of physical and mental practices designed to bring harmony to the mind, body and spirit, is a powerful way to improve our physical and mental health. A discipline that originated in ancient India, yoga is all about balance—for both the body and the mind. In a yoga

It was obvious to Christine Smith Olsey that her son was not doing well at school, despite educators telling her to leave it to the experts. The second-grade student stumbled over words, and other kids teased him so much he started to call himself “an idiot.” Though her son had

A federal judge in Washington has allowed President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper decided Thursday he could not grant a motion from unions representing the workers to temporarily block the layoffs. He found that their complaint amounted to an employment dispute and

LinkedIn recently named corporate influencers one of its big ideas for 2025 and predicted that more companies will bring content creators in-house as full-time employees rather than working with external partners. This shift marks a new era in how brands connect with audiences, bringing authentic voices to traditionally faceless companies.

It would be easier to be a supportive friend if everyone felt comfortable opening up and asking for help when they were having a hard time. However, some people may prefer to keep to themselves or act like everything is fine, even when they are in a crisis. It can