House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore at the U.S. Capitol to discuss efforts to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore despite opposition …
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Lifestyle
Kyla Pratt recalls dealing with dismissive health care provider while giving birth to second baby
by The Grioby The GrioKyla Pratt is opening up about her experience as a Black mother in America’s health care system. During a recent episode of “Recipe for Change” — which brings together celebrities,…
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Lifestyle
The wisdom Viola Davis shares with her tween daughter is great advice for women, too
by The Grioby The GrioThere are only 19 EGOTs in the world (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners), but for Viola Davis, those covetable wins were the manifestation of a dream she maintains was…
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Oprah Winfrey knows her career journey is nothing short of amazing, but she’ll never forget where she came from. The 70-year-old media magnate, cultural trailblazer and philanthropist is overwhelmed with…
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Lifestyle
Venus Williams draws from personal health and wellness journey in new book
by The Grioby The GrioVenus Williams draws from her own health and wellness journey in her second book. On Sept. 10, the tennis champion will release “STRIVE,” an innovative yet simple-to-follow life enhancement program…
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Lifestyle
‘The Wiz’ is back on Broadway! Come for the nostalgia, fall for the new
by The Grioby The GrioI promise: You will not miss Toto. Broadway’s outstanding new revival of “The Wiz,” in the words of its director Schele Williams, “feels like we’re giving you a hug.” A…
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Politics
Cornel West taps BLM organizer Melina Abdullah as VP pick for historic all-Black ticket
by The Grioby The GrioPresidential candidate Dr. Cornel West has selected activist, community organizer, and professor Melina Abdullah as his vice presidential candidate in his bid for the White House. This marks the first-ever…
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Lifestyle
Weight, depression, diet linked to number of siblings and their gender, studies find
by The Grioby The GrioAnybody who has worn a hand-me-down, shared a bathroom or survived a long car trip with a brother or a sister knows that siblings can affect your life in nearly…