Kimora Lee and Russell Simmons’ daughter Aoki Lee Simmons has a new boyfriend, and not everyone in her family is ecstatic about it. The 19-year-old disclosed the news on Instagram on June 21 by sharing an image featuring what appears to be her legs on an unidentified male. She captioned the post, “no face no?!” To make…
Gillum, the former 2018 Democratic nominee for governor of Florida, was indicted by a grand jury on 21 counts. Andrew Gillum, the former 2018 Democratic nominee for governor of Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 21 counts of alleged wire fraud and making false statements to federal authorities. Florida Democratic gubernatorial…
“For now,” Fischer said, ”along with this apology, I pledge to continue to fight injustice for my remaining time as mayor, and all my breaths thereafter.” At a Juneteenth luncheon organized by the Metro Human Relations Commission, Louisville, Kentucky Mayor Greg Fischer apologized to Black residents for the city’s role in upholding and instituting racist…
For most artists, owning your masters means having complete control over what is done with your music and any financial gains it may bring. Ashanti took ownership of her masters last year and now fellow R&B singer Ciara is sharing what happened when she acquired hers. The “Goodies” artist appeared during ABC News’ Soul of…
Two teens drown after officials in New York City opted out of hiring lifeguards on certain beaches in the city and not others. Multiple lifeguards disagreed with the decision to not staff the beach, saying to leave it unstaffed marked it for a disastrous end. On Friday, June 18, a stretch on the Rockaway Beach…
OPINION: After attending an event sponsored by one of the country’s largest gun show organizers, white America’s fascination with firearms is suddenly much clearer. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio As the founder of the field and one of America’s…
The price of a daughter, determined in negotiations between her father and would-be husband, is typically 50 to 100 cows. JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Some young girls are still auctioned off into marriage for cows in South Sudan — one of the social challenges that activists had hoped to highlight during Pope Francis’ now-postponed visit….
While infection numbers remain in flux, travel restrictions are easing around the world. Here’s where things are back to the “old normal,” for now. With the news of the U.S. ending the need for pre-departure negative COVID tests to enter this country regardless of vaccination status, the country seems to be picking up the pace…
Tracee Ellis Ross exuded confidence as the 49-year-old showcased her all-black ensemble, including a black long-sleeved shirt and fringe shorts. In the Instagram post shared on June 21, Ross, who’s currently vacationing in Paris, was seen posing in various angles in what appears to be her hotel bathroom. Tracee Ellis Ross’ “feeling myself” post has…
Wright’s family members “hope and believe the measures of change to policing, policies and training will create important improvements to the community in Daunte’s name.” The family of Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by Kim Potter, a former Brooklyn Center police officer, has settled with the city. The city of Brooklyn Center will…
