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Jasmine Crockett pulls back from helping Democratic Party after some claimed she’s ‘not a team player’

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett feels some way after recently opening up about her failed bid for committee leadership in the House of Representatives. On Monday, the popular Texas congresswoman pulled her name out of the running to serve as the ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform after she came in last place in a preliminary caucus vote. During a recent wide-ranging interview with theGrio, Crockett shared that she is having second thoughts about the time […]

todayJune 27, 2025

News

Inspired by Harris, many Black sorority and fraternity members are helping downballot races

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes isn’t a member of the historically Black sororities and fraternities known as the “Divine Nine.” But throughout her hotly contested reelection campaign this year, Hayes, the first Black woman to represent Connecticut in Congress, has sometimes felt like she’s a fellow soror, the term used by Black Greek organizations for sorority sisters. On their own, members have shown up to call voters, organize fundraisers, knock on doors, cheer Hayes on at campaign events and […]

todayOctober 31, 2024

Economy

Black Real Estate Entrepreneur Who Went from Broke to Millions is Now Helping Others Do So Too

Mike Ealy is not just a real estate magnate in his own right; he's a visionary who has transformed his passion for real estate into a multi-million-dollar portfolio. And he’s committed to helping others do so too. “I didn't come from a wealthy family, but wealthy families will come from me,” quips Ealy, president of Cincinnati-based Nassau Investments, a commercial real estate investment firm. “I'm the first one in my family to do this, so that’s why I’m so passionate […]

todayJune 2, 2024

Economy

Meet the Black Dentist Helping Dental Practice Owners Break Free from the Grind

Dr. Evelyn Samuel, an African American distinguished dentist and efficiency expert, is leading a revolution in the dental industry, offering a lifeline to professionals overwhelmed by the demands of practice ownership. With a powerful combination of personal experience, expertise, and business acumen, Dr. Samuel is on a mission to empower dentists nationwide to reclaim their passion and build thriving practices.From childhood dreams of dentistry to the harsh realities of practice ownership, Dr. Samuel's journey is one of resilience and determination. […]

todayApril 22, 2024

News

Is marijuana legalization helping Black communities?

ARLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — When Washington state opened some of the nation’s first legal marijuana stores in 2014, Sam Ward Jr. was on electronic home detention in Spokane, where he had been indicted on federal drug charges. He would soon be off to prison to serve the lion’s share of a four-year sentence. A decade later, Ward, who is Black, recently posed in a blue-and-gold throne used for photo ops at his new cannabis store, Cloud 9 Cannabis. He greeted customers walking […]

todayApril 21, 2024

Economy

Black Massage Therapist Celebrates 16 Years of Helping 1,000’s of People Improve Mental and Physical Well-Being

Meet Cherron Lampkins, the founder and CEO of The Wellness Lab, one of the fastest Black-owned wellness studios in the Washington, DC area. She is a former HBCU collegiate athlete at Shaw University, and she is now celebrating 16 years as a License Massage Therapist (LMT) who has served thousands of customers.Cherron refers to herself as a "recovered teen mom" who has battled self-esteem and mental health issues. However, she was inspired by her late grandparents late grandparents to advocate […]

todayJanuary 17, 2024