It’s been a tense few days with headlines changing by the hour. After President Trump announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran, bombs still flew—leading to an f-bomb of his own in a televised outburst. Our latest analysis unpacks why critics say Trump’s rage is really about trying to outshine President Obama’s legacy in the Middle East.
But it’s not all doom and diplomacy. In lighter news, if you’re not plotting your escape from America just yet, theGrio’s Kay Wicker crunched the numbers on which cities are the most promising for Black success. Did your city make the list?
Speaking of thriving: Red Lobster’s new CEO is young, gifted, and Black—and he’s being credited with helping turn around the iconic chain. Find out how he’s luring customers back beyond the seafood boils.
And in entertainment, our forever multitalented it girl, Keke Palmer, is going viral again—this time for calling out the double standards powerful women face in love. “Let me tell you one thing that Keke don’t need: money from nobody,” she told SiriusXM’s Bevy Smith.
She even name-checked Oprah and Stedman while making her case. Independent woman energy? Activated.
As always, we aim to bring you a balance of what matters and what makes you smile. We’ve got just the right mix to keep you informed, empowered—and maybe even a little entertained.
See you in our stories,
Natasha S. Alford SVP, TheGrio
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