Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60

Danielle Spencer, who played the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!” has died at 60. Spencer, who became a veterinarian later in life, died Monday at a hospital in Richmond, Virginia, after a years-long battle with cancer, family spokesperson Sandra Jones said. As Dee, Spencer was the smarter, more […]
RZA has a Wu-Tang-inspired name suggestion for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s third child

None other than RZA has entered the convo surrounding Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s third child. The 56-year-old rapper, founding member, and leader of the Wu-Tang Clan recently shared his thoughts about what the couple—currently expecting their third child together—should name their new baby. Considering that they named their first child, a son, “RZA,” born in […]
White House digital tools intended to improve health outcomes could leave aging Black Americans behind, advocacy group says

As part of its “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, the Trump administration announced last month that it was partnering with tech companies to build digital tools designed to make access to health care data easier for patients and providers. President Donald Trump praised the developing digital ecosystem as a “major step” to bring “health care […]
Rasheeda and Kirk Frost’s son, Ky Frost, reportedly named suspect in rapper T-Hood’s death

The reality-TV-to-real-life drama surrounding one of Atlanta’s most well-known entertainment families has taken a tragic turn. Ky Lasheed Frost, 24, the eldest son of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” (LHHATL) stars Rasheeda and Kirk Frost, has reportedly been named a primary suspect in the killing of Georgia rapper T-Hood. As previously reported by theGrio, the […]
Illinois launches DNA pilot program connecting Black people with their African roots

A program aimed at helping Black residents trace their ancestry, and in some cases, reconnect with living relatives in Africa, is expanding across the state of Illinois. The Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program, launched in June, is a $500,000 state-funded initiative that sponsors free DNA tests and genomic analysis by The African Kinship Reunion research […]
Sha’Carri Richardson apologizes to boyfriend and addresses domestic violence arrest

Sha’Carri Richardson isn’t running away from her problems. Late last night, the Olympic track star took to Instagram to address the news of her recent arrest and take accountability for her actions. “More than anything, definitely a lot of self-reflection, a lot of understanding of not only putting myself in a compromising situation with somebody […]
‘I suffered in silence’: ABC’s Linsey Davis shares uterine fibroid struggle ahead of hysterectomy

Linsey Davis is undergoing a hysterectomy soon, but not before she uses her platform to raise awareness for others. On Monday, in both People magazine and during a special on ABC, the 47-year-old ABC News anchor revealed that her years-long journey with uterine fibroids has led her to schedule the surgery set for August 15. […]
Penn Law shutters diversity office, halts racial justice scholarship amid Trump-era pressure

The University of Pennsylvania’s Carey Law School is closing the doors on its Office of Equal Opportunity and Engagement, and with them, a chapter in its recent history of public commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. According to Philly Voice, the office, which offered resources, trainings, and a roadmap for reporting discrimination, won’t officially shutter […]
Baltimore Mayor Scott slams ‘racist’ views of Black-led cities after Trump’s DC takeover

As Washington, D.C., grapples with President Donald Trump‘s federal takeover, the U.S. capital’s neighboring Baltimore City mayor is calling out what he sees as a clear racial lens in how the White House and the Republican Party view predominantly Black and brown cities. “It’s very notable that each and every one of the cities called […]
Stylist Cliff Vmir Launches FEMMÈ Into 250 Beauty Supply Stores Nationwide

by Daron Pressley August 12, 2025 Cliff Vmir expands FEMMÈ into 250 beauty supply store locations. Photo Credit: Geeno Mizelli Celebrity stylist and beauty entrepreneur Cliff Vmir is preparing product line FEMMÈ for nationwide expansion into more than 250 beauty supply stores across the U.S. Originally from Delaware and a graduate of Howard High School […]