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thegrio.com > 08/21/2026 > dr-erica-schwartz-has-made-history-at-the-cdc-but-what-comes-next

Dr. Erica Schwartz has made history at the CDC. But what comes next?

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (460+ words) We unpack Dr. Erica Schwartz's complex job ahead as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Few people would envy Dr. Erica Schwartz right now. The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…...

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thegrio.com > 08/21/2026 > every-day-is-a-challenge-nolan-wells-father-on-the-quiet-grief-of-losing-a-son-while-trying-to-stay-strong-for-his-family

‘Every day is a challenge’: Nolan Wells’ father on the quiet grief of losing a son while trying to stay strong for his family

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (696+ words) Elmore Wonsley reveals he revisits old texts with his son, Nolan Wells, as the family copes with the loss of a child and sibling. Since the world learned about the case of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was found on…...

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thegrio.com > 08/21/2026 > why-the-penn-state-drug-bust-is-reigniting-debates-about-respectability-politics

Why the Penn State drug bust is reigniting debates about respectability politics

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (415+ words) As 13 current and former Penn State students face drug-related charges linked to a cocaine ring, the internet is debating the fashion of respect. While a durag could hardly tell you much about a person’s seriousness, character or readiness for professional…...

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thegrio.com > 08/21/2026 > patti-labelles-nephew-says-his-trump-support-cost-him-his-relationship-with-the-singer

Patti LaBelle’s nephew says his Trump support cost him his relationship with the singer

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (398+ words) William “Byl” Holte, Patti LaBelle’s nephew and adopted son, says his support for Donald Trump led to years of estrangement from the singer. This week, social media users got an unexpected glimpse into the alleged happenings of Patti Labelle’s personal…...

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thegrio.com > 08/21/2026 > dimon-foundation-hbcu-gift-12-million-uncf

12 HBCUs land $1 million each in new permanent endowment funding

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (312+ words) A $12 million gift from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation will support schools preparing students for high-demand careers. UNCF has announced a $12 million gift from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation that will provide permanent endowment funding to 12 historically Black…...

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thegrio.com > 08/21/2026 > kelsey-mitchell-wnba-record-21-straight-20-point-games

Kelsey Mitchell makes WNBA history with 21st straight 20-point game

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (303+ words) The Fever star surpassed A’ja Wilson’s previous record while finishing with a game-high 37 points against Dallas. Kelsey Mitchell has put her name alone atop one of the WNBA’s most remarkable scoring records. The Indiana Fever guard scored 37 points against the…...

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thegrio.com > 08/21/2026 > john-paris-earth-wind-fire-coma-surgeries

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris wakes from coma, faces two major surgeries

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (343+ words) His family says Paris remains in intensive care as doctors prepare for a longer recovery than initially expected. John Paris is awake, and that alone counts as progress. What comes next will take considerably longer than his family had hoped....

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thegrio.com > 08/21/2026 > quinton-aaron-recovery-stroke-ex-wife

‘The Blind Side’ actor Quinton Aaron woke from coma to learn his wife was still married

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (375+ words) Aaron says the discovery ended their relationship as he recovers from a severe infection and spinal stroke that left him paralyzed. Actor Quinton Aaron, best known for playing Michael Oher in “The Blind Side,” is continuing his recovery months after…...

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thegrio.com > 08/21/2026 > emory-student-ai-app-adhd-students

Emory student with ADHD creates AI app to help overwhelmed students tackle assignments

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (386+ words) Malia Wakesho-Ajwang built Asoma to break large assignments into manageable steps after experiencing the same academic challenges herself. For students Emory student with ADHD creates AI app to help overwhelmed students tackle assignments Malia Wakesho-Ajwang built Asoma to break large…...

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thegrio.com > 08/20/2026 > jamie-foxx-says-he-was-on-the-fence-about-having-a-child-at-58

Jamie Foxx says he was 'on the fence' about having a child at 58

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (289+ words) The actor, comedian, singer, and father of two daughters opened up about welcoming his next child with partner Alyce Huckstepp. Jamie Foxx got real about his hesitancy to father a child again at age 58. In an interview with E! News…...