MadameNoire Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Zonnique Pullins recently reflected on how her mother’s absence during her childhood has impacted her. The 26-year-old mother of one said that although she’s “grown,” the “deep feelings” about her relationship with Tiny still affect her. During a highly censored moment of her interview on the Mr. Jay Hill Podcast, Zonnique reflected about Tiny’s absence on a deeper level. “When I was a kid, I was like ‘I wish my mom would come off the road and I want my dad out of prison.’ And after a while, it was just my life……
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EXCLUSIVE: Ron DeSantis’ book BEATS Obama, Pence and Trump for most copies by a contender sold in the first week – as more fans flock to his signings and wait for his 2024 announcementRon DeSantis sold 94,284 copies of his memoir in the first week of release To date, the most copies sold by any potential presidential contender in recent history Barack Obama is in 2nd, Mike Pence in 4th and Trump in 6th with his 2016 bookBy Katelyn Caralle, U.S. Political Reporter For Dailymail.com Published: 12:13 EST, 9 March 2023 | Updated: 17:38 EST, 9 March 2023 Ron DeSantis’ book sales…
By: Jennifer Magdalene Small businesses and entrepreneurs have always been an essential part of creating wealth for communities. And when it comes to supporting Black-owned businesses, it’s time we all step up and play our part in helping to build a better future. But why is it so important to support Black-owned businesses? Let’s break it down! Closing the Racial Wealth Gap The racial wealth gap in the United States is a persistent problem, with Black Americans facing significant challenges when it comes to accessing higher-paying jobs and homeownership opportunities. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, “In 2016, the…
New year, new you! Let’s be honest, most of us have just been hanging on for dear life over the last two years. We all got thrown a major curveball and now we’re finally starting to get back on track inside whatever this new version of life will look like. If you’re anything like me, 2022 feels like a rebuilding year, which makes it the perfect time to actually take those big steps toward getting your finances in order. To help you reset and rebuild I’ve put together seven steps that will help you get your money all the way…
A former Mississippi daycare worker was sentenced to prison and has been barred from working in a childcare facility again after she was captured on video hitting a 3-year-old girl in the head. Kattora Lewis says she was shocked after her toddler, Aubree Oliver, came home from Kids World Center in November of 2021 with a bruise under her eye. The daycare alleged Aubree fell on the playground, however, the mother didn’t believe this and asked to see surveillance footage. Lewis says it showed Ruby Mae Wilkerson striking her child in the head. “My baby was just laying there, and [the teacher] went…
The oldest surviving schoolhouse for enslaved Black people and children was relocated to the Colonial Williamsburg museum in Virginia. The post Historic Schoolhouse For Black Children Moved To Virginia Museum appeared first on Blavity. According to NBC, the historic Bray schoolhouse was built 25 years ahead of the American Revolution, near the college campus of William & Mary. The small white building served as a safe learning ground for as many as 30 students at a time, including free Black children and escapees of slavery. The school came to fruition after Benjamin Franklin, the chairman of a London-based charity, named…
Sharde Gillam , Editor @its_sharr Sharde Gilliam is a dedicated journalist who enjoys covering entertainment, fashion, beauty, and is passionate about all things related to Black women and Black culture. She originally joined HelloBeautiful as an intern and slowly worked her way up to becoming a freelancer and most recently, the team’s nights and weekends editor in 2021. As a Detroit native, she’s dedicated to uplifting and putting a spotlight on her hometown every chance she gets. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her dog, Benji. Catch her on social…
Source: PeopleImages / Getty A Harlem-based high school squash team has cemented itself in the sports history books. A collective of student-athletes from Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change will become the first all-Black squad to compete in the national championships, CBS News reported. Historically, the nearly 200-year-old sport has lacked diversity. Within the United States, squash is often categorized as an “elitist” sport with courts harbored within private members-only clubs. Socioeconomic barriers have contributed to the lack of accessibility and exposure. Aiming to change the narrative, the community-driven nonprofit StreetSquash empowers youth in Harlem through squash; leading…
We’re extending prayers to a grieving comedian/host who’s announcing the loss of his son. Source: Paras Griffin/Marcus Ingram / Getty Rickey Smiley took to Instagram Sunday to share that Brandon Smiley has died. Smiley did not offer details on Brandon’s death but solicited prayers on behalf of the family. “I just had bad news this morning,” said Smiley in an Instagram video. “I’m on my way to the airport to get to Birmingham. I want everybody to pray for me, pray for our family. Our son Brandon Smiley has passed away this morning. Lord have mercy, Jesus. “Pray for Brandon’s…
Editor at Global Grind , Associate Editor Chelsea Samuel is an Associate Editor at Global Grind. Chelsea currently creates content to provoke thought and conversation within Black and Brown culture and entertainment on a range of topics including music, television, film, lifestyle, and celebrity news. She has worked at Global Grind since 2020. As an Atlanta native, Chelsea has always taken pride in her hometown fueling her ear and love for music and culture. Her academic background in Television Production at Howard University further inspired the foundation of her brand Sammy Approved and the Approved Army online community.…