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Not very long ago, eagles were rats in America’s public imagination. Despite the bald eagle’s position as a national symbol, the actual bird was widely despised until about the mid-20th century. Before that point, many people treated them like rodents and killed them without discretion—while also unselfconsciously admiring the bird’s …
Read More »Oakland A’s Legend Dave Stewart Ready to Become Major League Baseball’s First Majority Minority-Owned Team
A former Major League Baseball player is on a quest to become MLB’s first majority minority-owned team. According to ESPN, former major league pitcher Dave Stewart has had discussions with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred about a bid to form an expansion franchise in Nashville, Tennessee. The former All-Star pitcher and …
Read More »Sasha Obama Is Dating Son of Actor Clifton Powell? Maybe!
Photo: Nicholas Kamm (Getty Images) It looks like Sasha Obama, the youngest daughter of Barack and Michelle, may be dating someone new. The 20-year-old college student has been romantically linked to son of ‘Ray’ actor Clifton Powell, according to a Daily Mail report published Wednesday. The article revealed exclusive photos …
Read More »How Black veganism can decolonize soul food
(Getty Images) 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 believe that it is a natural human tendency to want to be a part of something larger than ourselves and that this desire helps us find meaning and relevance …
Read More »Hack Into Your Daily Productivity With Focuster
Although it’s an old cliché, the most valuable asset we possess is time. When managed successfully, the benefits are priceless. When not, well, impacts can snowball causing a mad dash for deadlines or priorities. Focuster Productivity App offers a great way to boost productivity and maximize your free time. For a …
Read More »The A$AP Rocky Drama, From A-Z
The A$AP Rocky Drama: Everything You Need To Know A$AP Rocky’s (Rihanna’s baby daddy) most recent arrest wasn’t his first bout with the law. Latest on The Root The A$AP Rocky Drama, From A-Z 420: Weed Has Come A Long Way Laquan McDonald’s Killer, Already Released Early, Won’t Face Federal …
Read More »10 Practical Ways to Improve Happiness
“How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his podcast series on all things happiness, How to Build a Happy Life. Here’s some very bad happiness advice based on very solid happiness research: Feel important. …
Read More »Angela Yee Hosts New Show About Financial Literacy ‘The Come Up’
Radio personality Angela Yee is lending her talents to a new show to teach millennials and Gen Z all about financial literacy. Dubbed “The Come Up With Angela Yee,” the YouTube show was made in partnership with the saving and investing app Acorns to normalize conversations around money and sharing …
Read More »Killer Mike talks up his new ‘Tumbleweeds’ docuseries and cannabis culture in America
Killer Mike has a lot of reasons to celebrate on April 20. For one thing, it’s his birthday. For another, it’s 4/20, the annual day of celebrating marijuana and cannabis in America. It’s also the premiere of his new VICE TV docuseries, Tumbleweeds with Killer Mike. The four-part series is …
Read More »NFL Will Ask Court To Dismiss Brian Flores' Discrimination Lawsuit
Brian Flores, who once coached the Miami Dolphins, is now an assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against the NFL.Photo: Adrian Kraus (AP) The NFL is planning to file a motion to have Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit either dismissed or …
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