Jerrian Reedy was nine when his father was admitted to the hospital in Hattiesburg, about two hours northeast of New Orleans, after sustaining three gunshot wounds. Reedy recalled visiting his dad in the intensive care unit that summer in 2009, even though children weren’t typically permitted in that part of

In an era where the terms “intersectionality” and “feminism” have been turned into pejoratives by critics, a new book promises to set the record straight about how Black feminism has promoted a more just society. “Black Women Taught Us: An Intimate History of Black Feminism” is a collection of 11

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. One of the most important things you can learn from multibillionaire Robert Smith is how to create mentors. Being mentored was critical to Smith’s ascent. A mentor can help you learn real

Some people travel to experience adventure and excitement. Others want to get away to relax and escape the stressors of daily life. Increasingly, exhausted people everywhere are planning vacations that will not just help them catch up on sleep, but also teach them how to sleep better when they get

Mikayla Nogueira has a mission statement for her brand, and it’s this: Be yourself. That’s the all-day-every-day mindset that guided her when she started her TikTok makeup artist empire four years ago. In her social media bios, the Massachusetts resident defines herself as a MUA (makeup artist). But the way

WASHINGTON (AP) — By the time Vice President Kamala Harris stepped into her third fundraiser since President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate last week, she had her routine down. Yes, she conceded to a few dozen donors in San Francisco, the president’s performance was “not his finest hour.” However, she said, “the outcome

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr.’s journey to the NBA was longer than that of most first-rounders, including a trying last year in college with an off-the-court challenge that cast doubt over his professional prospects. Shannon landed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a place that sure looks like an ideal fit. The Timberwolves took Shannon out

NEW YORK (AP) — He is often credited as the man who delivered the Democratic nomination to Joe Biden with a pivotal endorsement four years ago. But on Wednesday, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., sent a resounding message to the president and elected officials across the nation that it may be time to

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts. The resignation demand emerged as Tractor Supply, which sells products ranging from farming

For Black people, July 4 holds a complicated and largely untold place in American history. We often hear about the moments in which colonists took steps toward independence. For example, in 1774, the Orangetown [N.Y.] Resolutions protested Britain’s decision to strip power from colonial governments. The small protest proved significant