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Jordan Chiles will probably never forget the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. While this summer took Chiles’ career to new heights, the gymnast experienced a “significant blow” when Team Romania contested her bronze medal win, arguing that it should be awarded to her competitor, Ana Barbosu. Forced to return the
Five decades later, comedian and actor Garrett Morris remembers what it was like to be the only Black cast member and writer as part of “Saturday Night Live’s” inaugural cast in 1975. The 87-year-old actor told The Guardian in a recent interview that after working in Harlem’s experimental theater scene
The world woke up to the news that renowned music producer Quincy Jones died over the weekend. He was 91. Music insiders like LL Cool J and Victoria Monét and fans worldwide shared touching tributes about the legendary producer and composer who produced Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” “Off the Wall,” “Bad,”
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 read a lot of books. Because of my love for reading and the desire to debate and argue about life-altering books, I co-founded a book club with a
Like many Black women, Grammy Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, wears a mask. A shield, a protective armor she developed as a teen to protect her from the unexpected pain and hardship that arose in her personal life. However, what happens when that armor is pierced by
Roxane Gay always saves her email threats. The acclaimed writer and bestselling author could count on multiple hate emails hitting her inbox daily, most from angry men. Some of them threatened her life because she dared to use her voice for a living. “When you get a one-off angry email
In less than 48 hours, Kamala Harris could make history as the 47th president of the United States. However, if polls are any indication, the outcome of the presidential contest between Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump could be razor-thin. If victorious, Kamala Harris will pull off perhaps the most
If you’re struggling with a negative self-image and wondering how to boost self-confidence, you’ve come to the right place. Cultivating self-confidence is essential for personal and professional success. It shapes how you see yourself, how others perceive you and how you handle life’s challenges. And while boosting your confidence can
Celebrated as the quintessential artist and impresario, Quincy Jones had a life in music that spanned more than seven decades. During a remarkably diverse career, he has made his mark in every facet of the music industry as a music conductor, record producer, arranger, composer, television producer, and trumpeter. The
Upon turning 40, “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Dr. Wendy Osefo is prioritizing her own happiness and being a source of happiness for those around her. So, it may surprise some to know that she actually spent her milestone birthday filming a girls’ trip for the show’s ninth season. In
Jordan Chiles will probably never forget the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. While this summer took Chiles’ career to new heights, the gymnast experienced a “significant blow” when Team Romania contested her bronze medal win, arguing that it should be awarded to her competitor, Ana Barbosu. Forced to return the
Five decades later, comedian and actor Garrett Morris remembers what it was like to be the only Black cast member and writer as part of “Saturday Night Live’s” inaugural cast in 1975. The 87-year-old actor told The Guardian in a recent interview that after working in Harlem’s experimental theater scene
The world woke up to the news that renowned music producer Quincy Jones died over the weekend. He was 91. Music insiders like LL Cool J and Victoria Monét and fans worldwide shared touching tributes about the legendary producer and composer who produced Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” “Off the Wall,” “Bad,”
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 read a lot of books. Because of my love for reading and the desire to debate and argue about life-altering books, I co-founded a book club with a
Like many Black women, Grammy Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, wears a mask. A shield, a protective armor she developed as a teen to protect her from the unexpected pain and hardship that arose in her personal life. However, what happens when that armor is pierced by
Roxane Gay always saves her email threats. The acclaimed writer and bestselling author could count on multiple hate emails hitting her inbox daily, most from angry men. Some of them threatened her life because she dared to use her voice for a living. “When you get a one-off angry email
In less than 48 hours, Kamala Harris could make history as the 47th president of the United States. However, if polls are any indication, the outcome of the presidential contest between Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump could be razor-thin. If victorious, Kamala Harris will pull off perhaps the most
If you’re struggling with a negative self-image and wondering how to boost self-confidence, you’ve come to the right place. Cultivating self-confidence is essential for personal and professional success. It shapes how you see yourself, how others perceive you and how you handle life’s challenges. And while boosting your confidence can
Celebrated as the quintessential artist and impresario, Quincy Jones had a life in music that spanned more than seven decades. During a remarkably diverse career, he has made his mark in every facet of the music industry as a music conductor, record producer, arranger, composer, television producer, and trumpeter. The
Upon turning 40, “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Dr. Wendy Osefo is prioritizing her own happiness and being a source of happiness for those around her. So, it may surprise some to know that she actually spent her milestone birthday filming a girls’ trip for the show’s ninth season. In