by Daniel Johnson March 24, 2024 Vaughan Gething, a Zambian-born lawyer, is now the First Minister of Wales. Vaughan Gething, a Zambian-born lawyer, became the first Black European head of government and the first Black head of government in the United Kingdom after being elected by the Welsh Parliament and …

America’s largest credit union has the greatest discrepancy in mortgage approval rates between white and Black borrowers of any major lender. According to a CNN analysis of the most recent data available from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in a trend that peaked last year, Navy Federal Credit Union approved …

Photo: L: Hoopmobb, R: Etsy Hoop earrings have been an accessory staple for centuries. Archeologists have found early versions worn by Sumerian women and girls around 2500 BCE. Whether you dress them up or down, hoops are a classic way to pull your look together. But don’t be fooled. Hoops …

Palm Sunday commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when he was greeted by cheering crowds waving palm branches that they set out on the ground along his path, according to the Bible. This year, Palm Sunday falls on March 24. Also known as Passion …

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 18: Attorney General Letitia James sits in the courtroom for the civil trial of former President Donald Trump at New York State Supreme Court on October 18, 2023 in New York City. Trump may be forced to sell off his properties after Justice Arthur …

by Jameelah Mullen March 24, 2024 A couple sent an unconventional note to their invitees, and the internet has some strong opinions. Wedding planning can be daunting, especially when you are unsure how many guests will attend. A couple decided to take matters into their own hands by disinviting people …

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As 2023 twirls into its grand finale, and we start dusting off our resolutions for the new year, let’s talk about something that doesn’t just sparkle for the season but has the power to illuminate the entire year: charitable giving. But, let’s be real — choosing the right charity can …

Photo: Stephen Dolinsky Trump could lose his New York City Sky Scrapers any day now, but best believe this Black athlete has everything secured. Can you imagine living in a mansion not far from the Big Apple? For those in search of a waterfront castle an hour away from Manhattan, …

“Notes on faith” is theGrio’s inspirational, interdenominational series featuring Black thought leaders across faiths. “What if we considered being a musician a type of sexual orientation?”  This was the question I posed during a recent episode of “Beyond the Gatekeepers” livestream with Bishops Yvette Flunder and Vanessa Brown, the open and affirming …