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Andrew Walls, who is the vice president of a chapter of the Proud Boys in Akron, Ohio, was charged with assault after he was caught on video yelling racial slurs at a Black woman and punching her in the face, according to the Huffington Post. Walls was also charged with …
Read More »Black Women Are Finding Success And Revenue In Spiritually Inspired Businesses
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, the uncertainty around it along with the stock market falling and millions of overnight job losses caused people to seek hope in religion and spirituality, resulting in significant industry growth. Black women including have carved out a space in the spiritual wellness industry …
Read More »Black health and wellness: Where do we go from here?
While many of us might not have even known Black History Month had themes, the past 28 days were officially intended to focus on the health and wellness of the Black community. But regardless of the time of year, it’s important to stop and reflect on where we are as …
Read More »House Dems Say They Can Finally Get a Reparations Commission Passed
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, speaks to reporters after a meeting of the House Democratic Caucus in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.Photo: Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call (AP) It won’t mean a check in every Black person’s mailbox anytime soon, but there might actually be progress on a …
Read More »Estée Lauder dismisses exec over racist Instagram post
An Estée Lauder executive who recently posted a meme on Instagram that included a racial slur and a joke about COVID-19 has been ordered to leave the company by the end of the week. John Demsey served as executive group president of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. prior to his …
Read More »Diddy’s Son Quincy Says a Jet Blue Pilot Put Hands On Him – Grabbed and Dragged Him Off Plane
Quincy Brown took to Instagram on Monday to put a Jet Blue pilot on blast for grabbing him and dragging him off a flight over an oversized bag. Brown who is the son of Diddy’s ex Kim Porter and singer Al. B Sure, but who music mogul Sean Diddy Combs …
Read More »Beyond the broom: 7 ways to bring Black history to the altar
This is the conclusion of theGrio’s “Mighty Love” series. Read our first couple’s story here. Photo: AdobeStock It’s the final day of February, and since the last 28 days have included Valentine’s Day as well as Black History Month, chances are some of you might be ending the month newly engaged. According …
Read More »Indiana Lawmaker Apologizes for Saying Black Students Lack ‘Respect for Learning’
Indiana State CapitolPhoto: Rudy Balasko House Education Committee Chairman Bob Behning, who is a top Republican legislator in Indiana, apologized for his comments which suggested that Black students do not perform better academically because they lack respect for learning, according to the Associated Press. Behning made the comments while answering …
Read More »‘Constantly learning’: Dominique Morisseau and J. Keys on enduring love
This is a continuation of theGrio’s “Mighty Love” series, running through February. Read our first couple’s story here. When Tony-nominated playwright and MacArthur Genius Dominique Morisseau met producer James ” J.” Keys in their native Detroit, it’s likely neither anticipated the heights they’d climb, individually and together. Twenty-three years and one viral wedding …
Read More »Spelman College Partners with SMASH to Diversify Tech Industry
SMASH, a STEM racial justice nonprofit focused on addressing inequities in education, and the nationally renowned HBCU Spelman College, announced a partnership to offer programming and support to young women of color interested in academic and professional careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The partnership builds on a strong bedrock …
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