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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 appreciation for her journey and the numerous honors she has received, including three Golden Globes, two primetime Emmy Awards, and …

There 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 borne of circumstance. “When you grow up in a certain set of circumstances, you no longer see yourself. And that’s …

Kyla 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, chefs, activists, and creators for important discussions around the dinner table — the “One on One” star shared that she …

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There was nothing that I was a part of or experienced as a little girl that told me I could have a career in tech.  I had supportive parents …

Venus 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 based on Williams’ eight essential principles: Observe, Appreciate, Balance, Enrich, Soothe, Believe, Inspire, and Strive. “As an athlete, I know …

Anybody 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 every way possible. Researchers, however, are just starting to unspool the ways those relationships affect health. “It’s kind of an …

I 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 treasured story of Black Americana since the 1978 film version starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, itself inspired by the …

Cooking with a salt substitute might lead to blander food, but it could lower the risk of premature death and cardiovascular disease. Those are the findings of a new systematic analysis that was published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine,  according to CNN. Researchers examined 16 controlled trials with …

Leading up to the release of her new film, “Challengers,” on April 26 and this year’s Met Gala on May 6, which she is co-chairing, Zendaya posed for the cover of Vogue’s May issue — for both the American and British editions. According to an Instagram post by the outlet, the …

Individuals with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia may benefit from the ketogenic diet. According to People, a four-month study of 23 people – published in Science Direct – found that 69% of those with bipolar disorder showed improvement after going on the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat eating plan that includes dairy, …