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January 23, 2018
A persistent racial gap in unemployment numbers is still keeping the Black community from full economic recovery, despite President Trump's…
Governement Shutdown thegrio.com
January 22, 2018
Whether you are a federal government worker, or a private-sector employee, any disruption to your income can throw you and…
Kenneth Chenault Facebook thegrio.com
January 18, 2018
American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault becomes Facebook's first Black board member. Chenault is one of the nation's most prominent black…
January 5, 2018
Though Essence being acquired by an all-Black company is positive news, it is merely a new chapter, not a happily…
January 5, 2018
The Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the rate for African-American workers over age 16 in 1972, and since that time,…
January 3, 2018
Essence Ventures LLC, an independent African-American owned company, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired Essence Communications from Time, Inc.
December 26, 2017
Harlem HIIT isn't just a fitness studio, it's a community.
December 26, 2017
Earlier this month, the millionaire developer received approval for a $1.2 billion project in downtown Los Angeles...
December 22, 2017
We all need to take care of our skin. It's just a fact of life.
December 22, 2017
Papa John's founder John Schnatter will no longer be the CEO of the company once the new year hits.
December 21, 2017
The quarterly gift box contains items inspired by all of these revolutionary women of color...
December 20, 2017
Amber Ravenel, who founded the Black Santa app, came up with the idea when her niece could not believe that…
December 19, 2017
Coloring Pins was birthed by Essence Hayes, after discovering that she loved wearing pins,  but never seeing ones that represented
December 18, 2017
Kalkidan Gebreyohannes was tired of the void she saw for black designers who created high-end, luxury handbags.
December 17, 2017
Never underestimate the power of sharing positive thoughts.