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Kentucky Native Elaine Stott Is the Best Part of Survivor 39

CBS Photo ArchiveGetty Images Survivor has always been great at casting memorable players, and castaways like Parvati, Rupert, and Russell come to mind when we think about the greats. Even season 39‘s resident mentors, Boston Rob and Sandra, were picked partly because of their memorable personalities. The cast of Survivor: Island of the Idols also… Read More »

Know Your Girls: Breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 16 shares her story to help Black women save their own lives

Know Your Girls is committed to educating Black women about breast cancer. As part of their campaign to educate and inform Black women about their cancer risks, they connected TheGrio with Nikia Hammonds-Blakely, a survivor who was diagnosed at 16 years old. “I was in the shower one morning getting ready for school and I felt the… Read More »