EXCLUSIVE: “The role of Black Americans and trade in the economic beginnings of our country, it’s incredibly powerful,” U.S. Trade Representative Tai told theGrio. Katherine Tai, the United States Trade Representative for the Biden-Harris Administration, told theGrio in an exclusive interview she wants to be “a lot more intentional about how [the United States is]…
Nearly 70 years ago, John S. Chase became the first Black person in the state of Texas to become a licensed architect. Inspired by his late father’s legacy, his son—entrepreneur and educator Tony Chase—has set out to empower the next generation of innovators in the architecture space. According to the Houston Chronicle, Chase, and his…
The Congressional Black Caucus mobilized efforts to defend whichever Supreme Court nominee Biden appointed from right-wing attacks In preparation for President Joe Biden’s nomination of a Black woman to fill a Supreme Court vacancy, the Congressional Black Caucus put in place a “war room,” members of which have committed to defending the nominee from right-wing…
Rick Ross is redefining what it means to be a boss. An actual head honcho knows the value of a dollar — like when it’s OK to splurge on yourself and purchase an Angus bull. However, he also knows the power in saving an extra $10,000 by cutting down the trees on his property instead…
Fashion houses have historically lacked representation, but a new generation of trailblazers are on a mission to challenge the status quo within the industry. Amongst those who are driving change is Pamela Culpepper who recently joined the Prada Group’s Board of Directors. Pamela Culpepper just became Prada’s newest board member, and she makes history as…
The city’s first-ever guaranteed basic income program, proposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, will launch in April. The city of Chicago will soon open applications for a guaranteed basic income program supporting 5,000 low-income residents with $500 monthly issuances for a full year. Known as the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot, the program is a $31.5 million…
Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Megan Thee Stallion is not letting the haters get her down. Despite the onslaught of criticism amid the tumultuous case against Toronto rapper Tory Lanez, Megan remains focused on building her legacy. Earlier this month, the busy star launched her Pete & Thomas Foundation in honor of her 27th…
Strolling through the isles of a liquor store can be equated to going on somewhat of a global journey; with bottles of rosé extracted from vineyards in the South of France to whiskey produced in the distilleries of Scotland. While it may seem like there’s a vast selection in these spaces, there’s one thing missing…
Sura Sohna could have been incarcerated for another 12 years A college project has turned into a life-altering experience for a 23-year- old jailed Black man who now has a future. Brandon Harris, a Davidson College student, embarked on a research project that told the story of his childhood friend, Sura Sohna. As a result…
Melvin Hazen advocated to destroy the Black neighborhood of Reno City to develop what is now Fort Reno Park. A nature park and trail in the northwest section of Washington D.C. will no longer bear the name of Melvin Hazen, a former city commissioner who pushed for the destruction of a Black neighborhood to clear…
