by Black Enterprise April 12, 2024 The 414 Rivalry Low sneaker commemorates the essence of Milwaukee with signature touches from DAY ONE Forum Low. The latest collaboration between Adidas and CLICK founder Eric “Shake” James presents an exclusive Rivalry Low sneaker release in commemoration of Milwaukee’s 414 Day. Shake, a …
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Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I live in a house with several children, which means that over the course of any day, there might be cries, yells, accusations, fights, etc. What that also means …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey reflects on trailblazing career journey: ‘Gratitude really is my religion’
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 …
Read More »The wisdom Viola Davis shares with her tween daughter is great advice for women, too
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 …
Read More »Kyla Pratt recalls dealing with dismissive health care provider while giving birth to second baby
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 …
Read More »Technology is stronger when Black women and girls are included
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 …
Read More »Venus Williams draws from personal health and wellness journey in new book
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 …
Read More »Weight, depression, diet linked to number of siblings and their gender, studies find
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 …
Read More »‘The Wiz’ is back on Broadway! Come for the nostalgia, fall for the new
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 …
Read More »Salt substitution linked with lower risk for dying early, study finds
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 …
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