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May 8, 2022
The rush of civilians from rural villages plagued by extremist violence has put pressure on Burkina Faso's cities.
May 8, 2022
Since the early '90s, birthrates have dropped 20-year-olds, pushing the median age of U.S. women giving birth to 30, the highest…
Wes Felix and Allyson Felix theGrio.com
April 27, 2022
The lifestyle brand founded by Allyson Felix and brother Wes Felix garnered millions in series A financing led by a…
Beyoncé Rihanna theGrio.com
April 20, 2022
Accessories firm Destree has a star-studded lineup of investors; Beyoncé and Rihanna are joined by Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Alba.
Meagan Good
March 31, 2022
The actress-director is raising awareness about endometrial cancer—the most common type of uterine cancer—through the Spot Her campaign.
March 29, 2022
Kim Kardashian apologizes for controversial statements, telling business women 'get off you ass and work' in recent interview
Meghan Markle theGrio.com
March 24, 2022
'Archetypes' will be hosted by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and will 'investigate the labels that try to hold women back.'
Women Talk Money-Rebecca Walker theGrio.com
March 15, 2022
Edited by Rebecca Walker, the book's 29 essays explore how the dynamics of money specifically impact the lives of women.
March 11, 2022
I developed pretty early in life. I remember the shame I felt. I was 12 years old. I was wearing a…
International Women’s Day Books thegrio.com
March 8, 2022
As International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 here are 9 books chronicling the experiences of Black women and…
The Beauty of Blackness
March 5, 2022
The Sephora-produced documentary chronicles the revival of iconic beauty brand Fashion Fair; plus, 9 other docs celebrating Black women.
March 4, 2022
The list of twelve extraordinary women honored by Time magazine for 2022 includes an ample amount of Black excellence.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
March 1, 2022
Through their Archewell Foundation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are issuing grants to four organizations focused on advancing women.
February 23, 2022
As 80% of Black women will experience fibroids in their lifetime, an over-the-counter contraceptive may offer much-needed relief.
February 13, 2022
February 13 marks the annual celebration of female friendship—and theGrio has a list of ways you can celebrate!
December 16, 2021
Hey, who says we're not already fresh? Ladies, here's what you need to know about caring for your vagina and…
November 21, 2021
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased chances for stillbirths compared with uninfected women, new government data show.
September 30, 2021
A family demands answers after Denise Williams checked into a hospital with postpartum depression and died two days later.
burqa thegrio.com
August 18, 2021
The Taliban reportedly shot and killed a woman in Afghanistan for not wearing a burqa despite claiming they would honor…
Allyson Felix thegrio.com
July 12, 2021
Allyson Felix plans to pay it forward with a new partnership that will cover childcare costs for mom-athletes at the…