3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (132+ words) CBC New shelter caters to people 55+ who disproportionately experience homelessness A new shelter catering to older adults and seniors is set to open in Kamloops, B.C. Solace shelter will be a place to stay for people 55 and older experiencing homelessness. As…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (365+ words) The filmmaker and media mogul paid the mechanic’s lien against Brenda Daurham’s Markham, Illinois, property. Tyler Perry has paid a nearly $18,000 lien against the home of an 81-year-old Illinois woman who was displaced for months after her homeowners’ insurance company…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (878+ words) Haniyah P. is an award-winning multimedia storyteller and staff writer at theGrio, where she covers the intersection of culture, identity, and current events. Driven by a passion for storytelling and digital media, she focuses on uncovering untold narratives and finding innovative…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (132+ words) All federal and state governmental offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. The Johnson County Courthouse will also be closed on Sept. 7. Along with the county, all municipal offices in Paintsville will be closed. The Johnson…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (294+ words) Steve Madden recently put himself in the middle of a larger conversation about what it means for brands to give back to Black communities. During an August appearance on The Breakfast Club, the fashion designer spoke about his company’s investment…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (261+ words) Because here is the part they never put on the flyer. The principal and interest payment is not the whole expense. It is the invitation. The rest of the bill keeps coming long after the champagne goes flat and the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (620+ words) “John Hope Bryant is one of the foremost thought-leaders in our country, one of the best selling authors, [and] ranked number 145 [ … ] of the top 250 living individuals who have gone furthest in life.” That’s what Marshall University President Brad Smith said…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1863+ words) This story was originally reported by Sierra Lyons of The 19th. Meet Sierra and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Soon after he began his second term, President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders aimed at dismantling…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (601+ words) Americans’ financial well-being was broadly stable in 2025, but the financial well-being of Black adults deteriorated from 2024 to 2025, according to a report published earlier this year by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Overall, while 73% of adults reported…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (228+ words) Published August 24, 2026 In America, Labour Day is celebrated each year on the first Monday of September. This year, it falls on Monday, September 7, 2026, bringing major closures to government offices and financial institutions, though most major retailers and eateries will remain…...