LOS ANGELES (AP) — Led by host Serena Williams, The ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women’s sports, with Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins among the honorees on Thursday night. Staley, coach of the national champion South Carolina women’s basketball team, received the Jimmy

It’s a good time to be a fan of live music.  Still riding a post-COVID surge in concert touring, there’s more per-capita music to experience in the U.S. than ever before—and the shows themselves have never been more extravagant. Superstars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé pepper headlines with record-smashing sold-out

Being on vacation isn’t just a chance to unplug from work; it’s also an opportunity for us to live the best version of ourselves. While feeling that vacation vibe, we tend to get more rest and exercise, we’re more likely to have meaningful conversations, and we often make time to

Your life’s purpose gives you a sense of aliveness, says life coach and international speaker Mary Morrissey. It provides a feeling that life is meaningful and that you are progressing toward a goal. Having a life’s purpose doesn’t just feel good—it’s also good for your mental health. Knowing what your

Digital nomading marks a shift in how professionals are approaching careers and work-life balance. The number of self-described digital nomads skyrocketed post-pandemic. Here’s a look at 2024’s digital nomad statistics. What is a digital nomad? For much of the workforce, the days of being tethered to a desk in the

Haters be damned, Meagan Good is doubling down on dating Jonathan Majors despite any naysayers — both publicly and potentially amongst her friends. During the press run for her new film, Tyler Perry’s “Divorce in the Black,” which chronicles a messy and dangerous divorce as Good’s character attempts to flee

One in 36 children lives with autism spectrum disorder in the United States, including Linda Carpenter-Grantham’s now-adult son Eric. Born with autism and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), Eric reportedly knew from a young age that “something was different about him” and experienced a lot of bullying as a result. 

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’ve decided to stop using the word “ally” in reference to white people — even if they are “doing the work,” and I think other Black people should stop

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It’s that time again in African America when the words “written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry” are flashing across millions of television screens, setting off a few days

Actor Clifton Powell stopped by theGrio for our newest series, “5 Questions with…”, where we go one-on-one with some of today’s biggest tastemakers. The Washington, D.C., native discussed his upcoming film, “Final Hour,” how he prepares for diverse roles, who has been his favorite person to work with, and more.