Is male bisexuality really real?
There’s still a huge negative stigma about bisexual men, particularly within the African-American community after the “down low” hysteria of the late 1990s.
Why are black women more likely to die of breast cancer?
EBONY - A recent study reveals that African-American women are more likely to die of breast cancer not due to genetics, but because of racial disparity and inequality in health care...
Study: America shifting away from organized religion
In their findings, Pew says that one-fifth of the U.S. population – and a third of adults under 30 – are religiously unaffiliated. It is the highest percentage for each in Pew Research Center polling history.
Viola Davis speaks out on new film, 'Won't Back Down'
The Oscar-nominated actress co-stars alongside Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holly Hunter and Rosie Perez in new film Won’t Back Down, which opens Friday, and Hollywood insiders already are claiming that she’s getting the gold.
Reality TV and man sharing in the 21st century
OPINION - Listen, ain’t nothing new and shiny about men having affairs and both women knowing -- but our attitudes towards the representation certainly may be...
Rape, abuse and the problem of judging victim 'legitimacy'
OPINION - The concept of 'legitimacy' is often bandied about when discussing domestic violence, rape and abuse; recent celebrity incidents serve as examples of cases where many, many people made it their business to question the viability of the victims...
Doug E. Fresh uses hip-hop to promote health to youth
His new program is called Hip Hop Public Health, a program that uses hip hop as a way to educate African-American and Latino children about obesity and the resulting chronic and acute diseases.
Essay: Finding opportunity in life’s journey
EBONY - Life is a series of tests, peaks and pits. Even the most insignificant occurrences have their place in our story.
Plastic surgery to try when black does crack
theGRIO REPORT - Aside from the costs, which are still considerably less than major plastic surgery operations, these comparatively superficial alterations run very little risk, and might even be worth the investment.
