Source: Betty Blue / iOne Digital Almost a decade ago, I left my promising job in New York City to move to Ethiopia. Now I have a business, a husband, and a daughter in a world that did not quite raise me. Descending from Ethiopian roots and an upbringing overflowing with Habesha culture is a…
A man awaiting a hearing on charges related to a squabble over a mask mandate was denied medical care in a California jail leading to his death, according to a lawsuit obtained by the Atlanta Black Star. Court documents show Maurice Monk, 45, died after 35 days in Alameda County Santa Rita Jail from hypertensive…
A new study by two Dartmouth scientists aims to calculate how much climate-related loss richer countries have caused poorer nations. For decades, environmental activists along with some government officials and scientists have argued that rich countries should pay the most to address climate change, and even pay poor countries reparations, because industrialized nations have historically…
Sheryl Lee Ralph‘s hard work in the entertainment industry appeared to have finally paid off. The 65-year-old has been nominated for her first Emmy Award for her supporting role on ABC’s “Abbott Elementary.” According to Variety, “Abbott Elementary,” which premiered last December, also received seven nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Sheryl Lee Ralph’s son Etienne Maurice reveals…
Source: Gregory Shamus / Getty Black women have been taking the sports business world by storm recently. On July 11, Walmart heir Rob Walton announced that former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice would be joining the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group as a part-owner of the Denver Broncos. Back in June, the organization purchased the famous…
Omarion Granberry recently provided some clarity behind the animosity between him and his B2K bandmates. B2K, which was a successful boy band that sold millions of records worldwide, also featured Dreux “Lil Fizz” Frédéric, De’Mario “Raz-B” Thornton and Jarell “J-Boog” Houston. The group made its debut in the music industry in 2002, and released two…
OPINION: The Missouri senator got put in his place by U.C. Berkeley Professor Khiara Bridges during a Senate hearing on abortion policy. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. As Black women, we put up with a lot on a daily basis. If we…
Candice Patton of the DC-Universe series “The Flash,” recently shared details about facing harassment and racist attacks online. For the last eight seasons, the actress has starred as Iris West-Allen, the first female lead of the CW series. During an appearance on “The Open Up Podcast” earlier this month, Patton admitted that she took the…
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty After a Senate hearing about the legal implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Department of Justice announced a new step in protecting reproductive freedom. Associate Attorney General Venita Gupta announced the creation of a reproductive rights task force that she will chair….
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,…
