A look at Jackson’s decisions in cases involving business and labor suggest she won’t always rule as they want or expect. DETROIT (AP) — Labor unions and worker advocates have applauded President Joe Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court. Yet a look back at Jackson’s decisions in cases involving business…

With a nation in ‘malaise,’ Biden’s State of the Union address must promote an agenda and plausibly claim credit for positive developments. WASHINGTON (AP) — In good times or bad, American presidents come to Congress with a diagnosis that hardly differs over the decades. In their State of the Union speeches, they declare “the state…

Changes include minimum staffing levels and steps to beef up inspections while continuing to keep COVID-19 at bay. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will use his State of the Union speech to launch a major overhaul of nursing home quality, including minimum staffing levels and steps to beef up inspections while continuing to keep…

Halle Berry had fans doing a double-take on Feb. 27, after showcasing her backside while flaunting the sheer ensemble she wore for the NAACP Image Awards. The actress’ film “Bruised was nominated for four awards, including the Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Independent Motion Picture categories. Halle Berry shocked fans on Feb….

Source: filadendron / Getty Often overlooked and undercounted, Black people in America have another opportunity to make their voices heard in a new project from Black Futures Lab. Launching on the last day of Black History Month, the Black Futures Lab Black Census Project offers Black communities a chance to weigh in on issues that…

Black History Month is only 28 days but Black love is forever—and there are several wedding traditions that honor both your heritage and your future together. This is the conclusion of theGrio’s “Mighty Love” series. Read our first couple’s story here. Photo: AdobeStock It’s the final day of February, and since the last 28 days have included…

Teyana Taylor may consider taking legal action after a TikTok video suggested that the “Gonna Love Me” singer’s husband and NBA free agent Iman Shumpert stepped out on their marriage, triggering Taylor to abuse drugs. The parody account also alleged that at one point the Harlem native even overdosed after having “too much candy.” The…

The Duchess of Sussex shared her thoughts on Judge Brown Jackson’s historic nomination Meghan Markle has added her voice to the chorus of praise over President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown.  In an opinion piece written by attorney and Brandeis University professor Anita Hill, the duchess of Sussex shared her thoughts…

2020 has often been referred to as a year of “racial reckoning” as the longstanding systemic injustices endured by the Black community were magnified. News cycles and social media feeds were filled with a barrage of images that harrowingly illustrated the disregard for Black life. For some, the inhumanity came as a shock. For many—especially…

As we wrap up February’s ‘Mighty Love’ series, the Tony-nominated playwright and her musician husband share their 23-year love story. This is a continuation of theGrio’s “Mighty Love” series, running through February. Read our first couple’s story here. When Tony-nominated playwright and MacArthur Genius Dominique Morisseau met producer James ” J.” Keys in their native Detroit, it’s likely…