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Award-winning actress, activist and black-ish star Jenifer Lewis is tired of the misinformation being directed toward the Black community. “The African-American community is being targeted,” Lewis told theGrio. “And it’s more important than ever that we know how to differentiate what’s fake from what’s fact.” Photo: Courtesy of The Center …

Rep. Vincent Dixie, D-NashvillePhoto: Mark Humphrey (AP) Tennessee’s Black lawmakers have been growing in frustration over the last month. Their attempt to raise awareness about systemic and structural racism have been ignored by their White co-workers, who are mostly Republican. Instead, they have focused on pushing culture wars and race-baiting …

Meet Dr. Amber Robins, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur who is now the founder of Sanxtuary MD, a Black-owned brand committed to helping women learn about their bodies and manage their menstrual cycles. The company’s new product line includes a “My First Period Kit” for young women and an innovative set …

Kenyari Sawyer is truly #BlackGirlMagic. After applying to close to 100 schools, the Albany, Ga. native has been received over $600,000 in college scholarships. Despite being a 4.0 student at Monroe Comprehensive High School, Sawyer actually feared she wasn’t good enough to be granted admission anywhere after being denied admission …

Ketanji Brown Jackson, nominee to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, testifies during her Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen Senate Office Building on April 28, 2021, in Washington, DC. Ketanji Brown Jackson, nominee to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, …

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. robbie jack / Corbis / Getty The Omicron surge has left parents screaming into the abyss—some …

When it comes to some celebrity couples, after they break up, there’s a chance that one or both parties would air dirty laundry allowing for gripes to become fodder for gossip columnists and blogs. Not all celebrities sign up for that plan and NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal counts …

Photo: Ahturner (Shutterstock) During the coronavirus pandemic, Black people have disproportionately been affected more than any other group. We took a hit on job losses, access to vaccines, and inadequate health care. Unfortunately, none of that was surprising. What’s been shocking, however, is what came out of a new national …

For those who suffer from tense muscles or joints, a trip to the spa or massage parlor can work wonders. A good session not only lessens the strain and pressure on impact areas, but can also reduce the stress you didn’t even know you were toting around. In an ideal world, each …

In this Aug. 14, 2019, file photo, Susie Garza displays the city provided debit card she receives monthly through a trial program in Stockton, Calif. A study of people in California who received $500 a month for free says they used it to pay off debt and get full-time jobs. …