The “Good Doctor” actor, 57, graduated from Brown University, attended Harvard Law School and currently lives in Detroit. Continue reading ‘The Good Doctor’ actor Hill Harper enters Senate race in Michigan
For generations, Black children have faced a unique set of challenges regarding their mental health, from enduring more adversity to a lack of access to effective treatment. Finally, a new study pinpoints structural racism as a potential cause. Continue reading How does structural racism impact a child’s brain? A first-of-its-kind study has the answer
After Stephen “tWitch” Boss died by suicide, fans have struggled to reconcile his vibrant persona with someone who would take his own life. Continue reading Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, high-functioning depression and why ‘checking in’ isn’t enough
Research shows that it’s common for Black women to start fertility treatment after experiencing infertility for multiple years, whereas their white counterparts usually seek care sooner. And Black women are often in their late 30s or early 40s when they start, older on average than white women. Michelle Obama started IVF when she was 37, and Tyra Banks, Kandi Burruss, Angela Bassett and Gabrielle Union started treatments when they were in their 40s. Continue reading Why racial disparities in fertility care have persisted for years
I interviewed Tracy Oliver, Lena Waithe, Robin Thede, Leigh Davenport, Janine Sherman Barrois and Nkechi Okoro Carroll in separate Zoom interviews regarding how their sisterhood has become the most reliable option when looking to advance their careers and what aspects of their equity work Hollywood can start doing on its own. Continue reading VIDEO: 6 Black women who have created hit tv shows tell Randi about the grind
In a wide-ranging interview, the 52-year-old multi-hyphenate star opened up on his journey to where he is now, and how he plans to continue telling stories of his community — on his own terms. Continue reading Billy Porter refocuses his rage in an interview with Randi
Some BLM supporters say the mansion is a sign of success. Others say it was a lapse in judgment. Continue reading ‘Great sign’ or ‘very unfortunate’? Black Lives Matter supporters split over $6M purchase
Nnenna and Pierce Freelon put grief and love into their respective albums. The result: nominations for both of them. Continue reading VIDEO: Mother and son Grammy nominees tell Randi how they did it
The 32-year-old actor and writer first gained prominence as a meme before memes were really a thing, when a short skit of herself went viral back in 2014. “Abbott Elementary” is her current triumph. Continue reading ‘Abbott Elementary’ creator Quinta Brunson almost quit before her hit new show took off
Spouses Anthony and Janique Edwards said their love language is trying new restaurants together, so they created an app, EatOkra, in 2020 to make it easier to find Black-owned restaurants. They list 11,000 options located across the country. Continue reading VIDEO: EatOkra founders put the deets on the table with Randi
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