Daymond John visits SiriusXM Studios on March 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) On the latest episode of theGrio’s flagship podcast, Dear Culture, author and mogul Daymond John dropped gems with hosts Natasha S. Alford and Gerren Keith Gaynor about overcoming obstacles and tapping into your …
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Last week, a Florida judge denied incarcerated rapper YNW Melly’s request to be released from custody while awaiting trial as he suffers from coronavirus. The rapper facing double murder charges had begged to be released in order to seek medical treatment. And now sources say his condition is only …
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The novel coronavirus is having a sobering effect on the American economy, but its impact on blacks could be staggering. And it will certainly exacerbate the already troubling wealth gap. In fact, it could be “immense and devastating,” said Duke professor William “Sandy” Darity during a media briefing about the …
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Tyler Perry’s philanthropy was epic, even before the coronavirus. But now scammers are taking advantage of his reputation for kindness and using the media mogul’s name to steal money. Perry took to Facebook to call out the fake sites and warn his loyal fans. In a Twitter video posted April …
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Over 400 people tuned in to a timely conversation about personal finances, the economy, and financial literacy on IG Live hosted by celebrity stylist Najah Aziz and owner of Like The River Salon in Atlanta, with guest Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments. The Instagram Live conversation is …
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at an event celebrating the 400th anniversary of the first meeting (July 30, 1619) of the Virginia state legislature in Historic Jamestowne in Williamsburg, Virginia, (REUTERS/Carlos Barria) A new poll shows more than 80% of Americans are willing to wait for normal life to resume …
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The 2017 film Girls Trip was a box office smash. And fans have all waited far too long for a sequel. Thankfully, the cast decided to give the people what they want and reunited on co-star Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk. Jada, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish …
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Rasheeda and Kirk Frost’s marriage always seems to make news — from infidelity to babies outside of wedlock — but the couple is still going strong after two decades. In fact, their celebration of 20 years of marriage on the season premiere of Love & Hip Hop has sparked a …
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The other great irony of Schlafly is that she died in September 2016, two months before Donald Trump, a leader anointed in her image, beat the first female candidate for president of the United States. Like it or loathe it, the new Hulu series Mrs. America makes clear, we are …
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