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Howard University, theGrio.com
October 16, 2022
La Roche-Posay and the Women’s Dermatological Society are supporting Howard medical students in order to increase diversity in dermatology.
October 14, 2022
The Ms. Foundation for Women’s new Birth Justice Initiative is designed to support grassroots organizations led by Black, Indigenous and…
October 14, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency said it has evidence that Black residents in an industrial section of Louisiana face an increased risk of…
October 13, 2022
The FDA has given a green light for elementary school-age kids to get the updated booster doses made by Pfizer…
October 13, 2022
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s prestigious fellowships known as “genius grants” were awarded to 25 honorees.
Brandy
October 12, 2022
Singer-actress Brandy is being hospitalized after reportedly suffering a possible seizure in her Los Angeles home on Tuesday.
Joseph Ladapo
October 12, 2022
Medical experts are pushing back against guidance from Florida doctor Joseph Ladapo, who warned men against getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
October 12, 2022
Gracie Benedith-Cane is empowering and encouraging independence for those who are blind/visually impaired through her company Braille Code Inc.
Black women stress Black Girl Day Off theGrio.com
October 11, 2022
A day for Black women 'to focus on their emotional well-being,' Black Girl Day Off recognizes the link between stress…
Meghan Markle Archetypes crazy theGrio.com
October 11, 2022
On the latest episode of "Archetypes" podcast, Meghan Markle and others discuss the consequences of the word “crazy.” 
Singer Normani
October 11, 2022
In an op-ed in Elle magazine, the singer gets real about detecting the early signs of breast cancer and why…
October 11, 2022
Two studies show Republicans had higher COVID-19 excess death rates than Democrats, and researchers are trying to figure out why.
October 11, 2022
Social Security’s cost of living adjustment, otherwise known as the COLA, for 2023 is expected to be around 9% or…
October 8, 2022
Virginia schools are creating scholarships and youth pipeline programs to encourage more Black students to pursue medical careers.
October 7, 2022
Researchers have discovered that cuddling with dogs can help people reduce their anxiety levels.