On July 16, ‘988’ will replace the current National Suicide Prevention number, amid concerns for Black and brown communities in need of mental health support. Editors note: This article includes references to suicide and mental health emergencies. For years, behavioral health professionals have been required to maintain 24/7 availability for mental health emergency calls. However,…
In this episode, we’re hitting the evergreens of Colorado to mountain bike in rural areas with the Denver-based organization. “The Great Outdoor Series” returns to California where we’ve been road tripping, visiting different Black organizations across the states that are on a mission to change the narrative of Black and Brown people in the outdoor…
“Men in Black” was hugely successful after its release in 1997. The action-comedy attracted fans from all over, including music icon Michael Jackson, who put in a request to be in the film’s sequel, but under one condition. While talking to Insider for the original film’s 25th anniversary, director Barry Sonnenfeld opened up about getting…
A 50-year-old landscape worker says he often buys the $50 lottery tickets and has lost enough to come up short on rent and food “many times. HOUSTON (AP) — The sign at the SHOP N Go front counter says “WE SOLD $10,000 WINNER!!” Located in a Hispanic neighborhood, the store sells Texas Loteria, a popular…
A Texas teen’s life flashed before his eyes after a car accident left him in a coma for 21 days and pronounced dead, but his mother’s unyielding love and faith helped keep his heart beating. Torianto ‘Junior’ Brinson, 16, can often be seen with a basketball in hand, but the sight of him shooting hoops…
First, let’s acknowledge that Stephon Clark, Rekia Boyd and Andre Hill are all examples of Black people who died because trigger-happy cops couldn’t pause their killer instinct long enough to distinguish a gun from a cell phone. (Or, at least that was their story.) And in the era of George Floyd—where the practicality of filming…
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., said the person declined to answer or respond to Trump’s call. Instead, the person alerted their lawyer who contacted the committee. The committee has notified the Justice Department. The Jan. 6 committee revealed Tuesday that Donald Trump has attempted to contact a witness who was in discussions with the panel about its…
The process included three days of more intense testing than living patients could tolerate — including frequent biopsies of the organ — before doctors disconnected life support. New York researchers transplanted pig hearts into two brain-dead people over the last month, the latest in a string of developments in the long quest to one day save human…
Tia Mowry is wowing fans with her new look that includes honey blond knotless butt length braids. The 44-year-old actress took to Instagram and showed fans the process of getting her hair braided. This process included Tia washing her hair, separating the braids, laying them out for her hairstylist and then her hairstylist braiding her…
OPINION: Fox News’ meltdown over Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello reminding visitors that an enslaver enslaved people is the latest example of the battle for America’s historical soul. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The latest outrage in the right-wing grievance culture war took place…
