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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.…

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Source: Courtesy / PATRÓN EL ALTO 1. Tommyboyfame – The Motion Source:tommyboyfame New Jersey/Miami rapper TommyBoyfame  recently dropped his single “THE MOTION.” The video, directed by Upstate groove, shows the motion of his lifestyle. The single, produced by Urban nerd Beats, is available now on all platforms. TommyBoyfame  is signed to Jim Jones’ Vamplife distributed through EMPIRE. 2. ZEDDY WILL – Confidence Is Key Source:thezeddywill The Queens, New York content creator ZeddyWill is well known across social media for his hilarious skits and family-friendly humor. “Confidence Is Key” shows ZeddyWill in his pure comedic element and proves why he has over 6 million Tik Tok…

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Joe Biden, 80, has reportedly said he is ‘all in’ for a second run of the White House with an official statement expected in the coming weeks, the New York Post reported.Biden who previously served as vice president under Barack Obama, took office following his victory in the 2020 election over Republican incumbent president Donald Trump.Upon his inauguration the 80-year-old politician became the oldest president in American history and would be 86 by the end of his second term if he won. He and senior aides are preparing to make the announcement for release in February – around the time of…

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Michelle Obama has revealed that she ‘couldn’t stand’ husband Barack while their children were young.The former First Lady, 58, also dubbed her two daughters, Sasha and Malia, as ‘terrorists’ when they were small.She claims the couple struggled as they were both trying to ‘advance their careers’ – with her husband going on to become the president.Michelle made the claims about her relationship with Barack, 61, while promoting her new book The Light We Carry. Michelle claims that having their two daughters, pictured in 2003, put a strain on their relationship, as they were both trying to launch their careers at…

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What is climate adaptation? It means changing economic and social practices to better suit existing and future climate realities. The goal is to “future proof” the economy and society, reduce risks related to climate change, and grasp opportunities for positive change that may be involved in the process. Adaptation is required in all sectors, from agriculture and energy generation, to housing and transportation infrastructure. It became a major talking point at this year’s COP27 climate talks, held in Egypt from 6–18 November, along with the question of the money to finance it. Gildas Djohy, researcher in agroclimatology at Benin’s University…

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The following interview with Monick Halm of Real Estate Investor Goddesses was conducted over email and edited for flow and clarity. Asha Atkins of Wealth Noir (WN): Hi Monick. Thank you for taking the time out of your very busy schedule to sit down with Wealth Noir and the community to talk about your business and your expertise in real estate investing. Can you share with the readers a little bit about yourself and what you do? Monick Halm, Real Estate Investor Goddesses Founder: I am the founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses. I am an educator and advocate for…

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Willie “Bill” Dawson, a World War II veteran from St. Louis, Missouri recently turned 108 years old. Dawson says his secret to a long life is staying active all the time. As a younger man Dawson fought in World War II as a Buffalo Soldier, a member of the 92nd Infantry Division. Dawson spent time overseas in Italy for 17 months. Dawson says that he has also been active in church for over 90 years. When he was 85 years old, he was delivering Meals on Wheels. When he  was 103, he was chosen to throw out the first pitch…

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Kendrick Lamar has dropped another visual from his Grammy-nominated album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Lamar released the video for “Count Me Out” on Friday, making it the fifth video from the album.  Lamar brings in Hollywood icon Helen Mirren to play the part of his therapist in the video. The visual opens up with Mirren and Lamar at a therapy session as he sits at a piano.  If you were lucky enough to attend one of the sold-out shows for the album’s tour, Mirren’s voice might sound familiar. She is heard “speaking” to Lamar throughout the show to…

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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…

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Source: Mark Wilson / Getty Van Jones is a problem for the Black community. To be clear, Jones has been a problem for the Black community for quite some time. He is one of those cringe brothers you wish you could put on mute, especially when something significant to our community happens. You just know he is going to say something cringe-worthy that is going to embarrass us all.  That said, his latest stunt is egregious and unforgivable. And as a collective, we need to call Van Jones out and hold him accountable for his transgressions against us.  In case you…

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