May 16, 2025 - New Black Voices

Dominique Malonga: Seattle Storm’s No. 2 Pick Poised to Be the WNBA’s Next Superstar

By NewBlackVoices on May 16, 2025 Arts, Sports & Entertainment

By Sandy Connors | Photo courtesy: Seattle Storm Dominique Malonga, the 6-foot-6 center selected No. 2 overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2025 WNBA Draft, is already drawing comparisons to the league’s elite. At just 19 years old, Malonga is viewed by league executives as a future cornerstone of the WNBA. In the annual WNBA […]

‘Grit’ and Relentless Perseverance Can Take a Toll on Brain Health − Particularly for People Facing Social Stresses Like Racism

By NewBlackVoices on May 16, 2025 Black Beauty, Health & Wellness

By:Darlingtina Esiaka | Theconversation.com For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience. Studies have linked grit with success in goal attainment, improved psychological well-being and increased life satisfaction. But despite conventional narratives equating this type of psychological persistence with […]