Not only is Taraji P. Henson one of Time’s Women of the Year for 2024, but her call-out of pay inequality in Hollywood exemplifies the spirit of this year’s list. …
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Opinion
Beyoncé is making a country album. White people like John Schneider need to get over it.
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. I was watching “The Greatest Night in Pop” the…
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Opinion
Here’s who I’m casting in the movie based on the TikTok series ‘Who TF Did I Marry?!?’
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. Reesa Teesa’s story about her insane former marriage has Black TikTok in…
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Politics
New maps in Wisconsin will allow democracy to ‘work better’ for Black and working Americans, say advocates
by The Grioby The GrioAdvocates and Democrats are celebrating after Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed new legislative maps into law, ending more than a decade of Republican control of the state’s electoral process. Katie…
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Solange Knowles is an ever-evolving artist. From Grammy-winning singer-songwriter to performance artist to composer to glass blower to tuba enthusiast, Knowles is constantly exploring the bounds of her creativity. “A…
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Lifestyle
These bad habits can increase dementia risk, psychologist explains
by The Grioby The GrioThe chance of developing dementia is increased by several behaviors that people may think are harmless. Blair Steel, a psychologist at Carrara Treatment, Wellness & Spa, notes that in addition…
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Opinion
For Black women educators — and for America’s future — let’s turn down the racket and promote equity’s promise
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. In her powerful speech, “Ain’t I A Woman?” Sojourner…
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Hair salons and beauty shops have long been cherished spaces in the Black community, each filled with a subtle dose of nostalgia often tied to childhood memories. Continuing that cultural…
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Lifestyle
Rhiannon Giddens defends the Black roots of country music: ‘We keep having to tell the story’
by The Grioby The Grio“You brought me here to build your house; to build your house, to build your house” is the phrase that opens Rhiannon Giddens’ first children’s book, “Build a House,” as…
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Lifestyle
From the first Black referees to the 2024 All-Star Game, HBCUs provide a pipeline for NBA officials
by The Grioby The GrioPlayers from HBCUs have a long and storied history in the NBA, with luminaries like Willis Reed (Grambling State), Earl Monroe (Winston-Salem State) and Sam Jones (North Carolina Central), named…