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Jodie Turner-Smith understands the importance of a mother in a child’s life, especially a Black mother in a biracial child’s life and she’s not letting her divorce interfere with that. As previously reported by theGrio, the “Queen and Slim” actress finalized her divorce from her husband of four years, Joshua
On a recent visit to “GMA” in support of their upcoming series on Disney+, “Ironheart” stars Dominique Thorne, who plays Riri Williams/Ironheart, and Anthony Ramos, who plays Parker Robbins/The Hood, received a message from one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) most recognizable faces—Robert Downey Jr. Downey Jr., who has
Nas’ record label, Mass Appeal, has just settled a lawsuit brought by a former white employee who alleges she faced racial discrimination during her tenure at the company. On Friday, June 13, Mass Appeal settled with Melissa Cooper, the company’s former head of development, outside of court and filed a
On Sunday, Grammy-winning vocalist Chrisette Michele took to Instagram to share something deeply personal: she’s been diagnosed with autism. “I just learned I’m autistic. Official diagnosis. They used the word ‘severely,’” Michele captioned the post. “I’ve been quiet on here. But… I’ve been outside. Singing. … but learning to strip
by Keka Araújo June 17, 2025 As Caribbean Heritage Month unfolds, it presents a pivotal opportunity to immerse young readers in the vibrant narratives and rich cultural legacies of the Black Caribbean diaspora. Representation in children’s literature is not merely about seeing oneself on a page; it is about fostering
by Mitti Hicks June 17, 2025 Women now make up 30% of bourbon drinkers, and that number is growing. Good Trouble Bourbon founder Dee M. Robinson is one of the few women of color at the forefront of a new era: more women are drinking bourbon than ever before. Bourbon,
Amid claims from his legal team that he’s become a target in prison, R. Kelly’s attorneys say the R&B singer was hospitalized following the intentional adminstration of the wrong dosage of medication. The startling admission arrived on Monday, June 16, as federal prosecutors in Chicago filed a new motion referring
by Mitti Hicks June 17, 2025 The non-refundable travel insurance will cover medical emergencies, accidents, and baggage issues for up to two months. Tanzania will require that all foreign visitors have travel insurance. The government is introducing a mandatory travel insurance fee of $44 USD for non-residents entering the country.
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 17, 2025 The museum will stop tours in October for nearly a year. The Motown Museum will suspend public tours this fall as expansion efforts ramp up, shutting down the popular Detroit mainstay for nearly a year. The news came June 16 as the “material timelines”
The International Atomic Energy Agency said Tuesday it believes Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s Natanz enrichment site have had “direct impacts” on the facility’s underground centrifuge halls. The strikes are part of an air campaign Israel launched against its longtime foe five days ago, targeting Iran’s military and nuclear program. This
Jodie Turner-Smith understands the importance of a mother in a child’s life, especially a Black mother in a biracial child’s life and she’s not letting her divorce interfere with that. As previously reported by theGrio, the “Queen and Slim” actress finalized her divorce from her husband of four years, Joshua
On a recent visit to “GMA” in support of their upcoming series on Disney+, “Ironheart” stars Dominique Thorne, who plays Riri Williams/Ironheart, and Anthony Ramos, who plays Parker Robbins/The Hood, received a message from one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) most recognizable faces—Robert Downey Jr. Downey Jr., who has
Nas’ record label, Mass Appeal, has just settled a lawsuit brought by a former white employee who alleges she faced racial discrimination during her tenure at the company. On Friday, June 13, Mass Appeal settled with Melissa Cooper, the company’s former head of development, outside of court and filed a
On Sunday, Grammy-winning vocalist Chrisette Michele took to Instagram to share something deeply personal: she’s been diagnosed with autism. “I just learned I’m autistic. Official diagnosis. They used the word ‘severely,’” Michele captioned the post. “I’ve been quiet on here. But… I’ve been outside. Singing. … but learning to strip
by Keka Araújo June 17, 2025 As Caribbean Heritage Month unfolds, it presents a pivotal opportunity to immerse young readers in the vibrant narratives and rich cultural legacies of the Black Caribbean diaspora. Representation in children’s literature is not merely about seeing oneself on a page; it is about fostering
by Mitti Hicks June 17, 2025 Women now make up 30% of bourbon drinkers, and that number is growing. Good Trouble Bourbon founder Dee M. Robinson is one of the few women of color at the forefront of a new era: more women are drinking bourbon than ever before. Bourbon,
Amid claims from his legal team that he’s become a target in prison, R. Kelly’s attorneys say the R&B singer was hospitalized following the intentional adminstration of the wrong dosage of medication. The startling admission arrived on Monday, June 16, as federal prosecutors in Chicago filed a new motion referring
by Mitti Hicks June 17, 2025 The non-refundable travel insurance will cover medical emergencies, accidents, and baggage issues for up to two months. Tanzania will require that all foreign visitors have travel insurance. The government is introducing a mandatory travel insurance fee of $44 USD for non-residents entering the country.
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman June 17, 2025 The museum will stop tours in October for nearly a year. The Motown Museum will suspend public tours this fall as expansion efforts ramp up, shutting down the popular Detroit mainstay for nearly a year. The news came June 16 as the “material timelines”
The International Atomic Energy Agency said Tuesday it believes Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s Natanz enrichment site have had “direct impacts” on the facility’s underground centrifuge halls. The strikes are part of an air campaign Israel launched against its longtime foe five days ago, targeting Iran’s military and nuclear program. This