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10 Things Donald Trump didn’t do for Black people

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio.   On Jan. 8, 2014, Barack Obama did something for Black people. In 2012, Black students made up 16% of public school children but represented more than a third of

Here are the Black stars to root for at this year’s US Open

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. For Black tennis fans, this is a golden era. For sure, we all miss Serena and Venus Williams, who are no longer central players — Serena is retired and Venus is on

Overcome Procrastination With the Life-Changing Power of Optimism

Putting off stressful tasks might seem comforting. It can feel good in the moment to procrastinate instead of doing something you don’t particularly want to do. However, the downside is that you can miss out on opportunities for growth, preventing you from moving ahead in life. Whether it’s a chronic

The new COVID vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it

The FDA has approved an updated COVID shot for everyone 6 months old and up, which renews a now-annual quandary for Americans: Get the shot now, with the latest COVID-19 outbreak sweeping the country, or hold it in reserve for the winter wave? The new vaccine should provide some protection

10 Things Donald Trump didn’t do for Black people

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio.   On Jan. 8, 2014, Barack Obama did something for Black people. In 2012, Black students made up 16% of public school children but represented more than a third of

Here are the Black stars to root for at this year’s US Open

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. For Black tennis fans, this is a golden era. For sure, we all miss Serena and Venus Williams, who are no longer central players — Serena is retired and Venus is on

Overcome Procrastination With the Life-Changing Power of Optimism

Putting off stressful tasks might seem comforting. It can feel good in the moment to procrastinate instead of doing something you don’t particularly want to do. However, the downside is that you can miss out on opportunities for growth, preventing you from moving ahead in life. Whether it’s a chronic

The new COVID vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it

The FDA has approved an updated COVID shot for everyone 6 months old and up, which renews a now-annual quandary for Americans: Get the shot now, with the latest COVID-19 outbreak sweeping the country, or hold it in reserve for the winter wave? The new vaccine should provide some protection