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What is the impact of piercings and tattoos on your job prospects?

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‘I knew I could do it!’: A formerly incarcerated single Black mom passes the NY bar on her first try

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At 97, AHA's first Black president looks back at his pioneering career. (Photo credit: American Heart Association News)

Dr. Edward Sawyer Cooper, first Black president of the American Heart Association, influenced food labeling and advanced stroke research

Dr. Edward Sawyer Cooper played a role in advancing stroke care and in encouraging Black people to enter the medical…
/ February 29, 2024
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Naomi Osaka advocates for paid family leave in new campaign

The new mom is parenting with Bobbie to introduce a grant to support new parents.
/ January 12, 2024
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Meet the Black brilliance on Forbes’ 2024 ’30 Under 30′ list

Keith Lee, Sha’Carri Richardson, Latto and Angel Reese, are among the Black stars featured on this year’s 30 Under 30…
/ December 1, 2023
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‘Generation Next’: Meet Steve Harvey’s right hand, Thabiti Stephens

The Grio sat down with the Chief Strategy Officer for Steve Harvey Global and founder of Stephens Group, Thabiti Stephens.
/ December 1, 2023
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Gabriella Karefa-Johnson resigns from Vogue: ‘We grow’

Vogue’s Former Global Fashion Director at Large says her new focus is serving her community.
/ November 27, 2023
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Current and former Lululemon employees accuse the brand of racial discrimination 

Amid formal complaints against Lululemon, current and former employees speak out about the brand known for its white, upper-middle-class aesthetic.
/ November 22, 2023
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Red Rooster’s Marcus Samuelsson says the holidays are an ‘amazing’ time to support Black chefs

Ahead of the holidays, Samuelsson told theGrio how he’s supporting Black chefs with new initiatives up his sleeve.
/ November 22, 2023