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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 …
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(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 …
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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 …
Read More »Converse honors Black legacies with new ‘It’s Possible’ collection
Converse has announced their new It’s Possible collection to celebrate Black stories and legacies. The collection, which launched on Monday, is part of Converse’s ongoing commitment to uplift Black joy and honor Black culture. Converse’s It’s Possible collection came into being after the brand enlisted the talents of three Black …
Read More »What Happened to Jon Stewart?
This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. In March 2021, shortly after Jon Stewart joined Twitter, he tapped the microphone and used his new pulpit to …
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