An instant bestseller when it was published in September 2023, Kerry Washington’s first memoir, “Thicker Than Water,” was rife with intimate revelations from the actress-producer, including disclosures about a past …
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Lifestyle
NBA star Kyrie Irving and his sister Asia Irving bring a mindful flair to fashion with brand Mind Less
by The Grioby The GrioNBA star Kyrie Irving is tapping into a new industry with his sister and fashion entrepreneur, Asia Irving. In 2023, the Irving siblings launched their fashion label, Mind Less to…
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Lifestyle
Alicia Keys inspired musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ ‘Stereophonic’ lead Tony nominations
by The Grioby The GrioNEW YORK (AP) — Two Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s…
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Lifestyle
Beyoncé was ‘a mom first’ as she and Blue Ivy teamed up for an upcoming prequel to ‘The Lion King’
by The Grioby The GrioAfter capturing the hearts of fans across the globe during the “Renaissance World Tour,” Blue Ivy is joining her mom for her latest project. On April 29, Disney released the…
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Lifestyle
For Black women in the U.S., the odds of surviving breast cancer must change
by The Grioby The GrioAlong with the “second wave” of feminism, the 1970s marked the start of the breast cancer awareness movement, with several prominent public figures bringing attention to the need for education,…
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The next stop on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s world travels will reportedly be Nigeria. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are scheduled to visit the country in May, following…
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Politics
Dear America, it’s time to fulfill the promises of the Fair Housing Act
by The Grioby The GrioEditor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. April is National Fair Housing Month, and as the…
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Politics
How Columbia University’s complex history with the student protest movement echoes into today
by The Grioby The GrioNEW YORK (AP) — College students taking up space and making demands for change. University administrators facing pressure to get things back under control. Police brought in to make arrests.…
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Politics
Tennessee House kills bill seeking to ban local reparations studies
by The Grioby The GrioNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Republican-dominant House on Wednesday spiked legislation that would have banned local governments from paying to either study or dispense money for reparations for slavery. The…