You always hear people say that mistakes and failures are opportunities for growth. For Ricardo Jiménez, learning from failure has absolutely proven to be an opportunity, and on a grand scale. In fact, he’s written a book called Crash Course, that details the creation and collapse of his start-up business

Summer is the perfect time to organize a “Winter Education” for the ultimate corporate team- building experience. Imagine if your yearly company retreat was a camping trip—in subzero temperatures. For one Swedish company, it is.  While the prospect of trudging through the snow might not sound like a particularly cozy

Katie Wood, an attorney in Tennessee, made a TikTok video about the little things she does to fight against discrimination in the workplace, referencing the acts as microfeminism. Her video went viral, gaining more than 3 million views.  Unlike grand gestures or sweeping policy changes, microfeminism focuses on small, everyday

Following President Joe Biden’s 50-minute press conference Thursday night, where he fielded a range of questions from the White House press corps on foreign policy and national security concerns, Black Democrats say they’re committed to supporting Biden’s reelection campaign. “I am all in. I’m riding with Biden no matter what

A Black man in Detroit is suing a local hotel after he claims he only received a job interview after reapplying for a position, having changed his name to sound more white. Dwight Jackson filed a lawsuit against the Shinola Hotel on July 3, claiming he was denied a job

Over 60 years after her death, Zora Neale Hurston’s writing still astounds — and soon, lovers of her work will have a new offering from the acclaimed Harlem Renaissance author. Per People magazine, “The Life of Herod the Great,” a posthumously published novel by Hurston recovered after her death, will

Aldis Hodge couldn’t be more thrilled about his newest role. The 37-year-old actor will star as Washington, D.C., homicide detective and forensic psychologist Alex Cross in Prime Video’s upcoming series “Cross.” Hodge not only stars in the project, but also produces it, working closely with creator Ben Watkins to develop

When Serena Williams stepped onto the red carpet of the ESPY Awards in a sleek black and gold Armani gown and a shoulder-grazing wavy blonde bob that matched the gown’s sparkling décolletage, Black women were ready with their critiques. “Yes, she got the assignment right!” wrote one commenter in response

Anthony Mackie is once again ready to save the world in the new trailer for “Captain America: Brave New World.” The 45-year-old actor stars as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America following Chris Evans’ departure, in a teaser trailer that Marvel Studios released on Friday. Mackie appears alongside Harrison Ford,

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There was a time when the pairing of rapper Common and producer Pete Rock would easily be my most anticipated album of any year. Common, the Chicago rapper turned