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Jordyn Woods designed the viral orange purse Knicks fans are calling lucky
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (464+ words) The Knicks are one win away from a championship, and fans are giving major credit to Jordyn Woods and her lucky orange bag. Regardless of whether you're a die-hard New Yorker or just someone with a timeline, odds are you've…...
Floyd Norman, Disney's first Black animator, set to receive an honorary Oscar
19+ hour, 35+ min ago (267+ words) The 90-year-old Norman first joined Disney in 1956, and throughout his career, he's been behind some of the company's biggest animated movies, including "Toy Story 2," "Sleeping Beauty," "The Jungle Book," and more. One of the hidden figures behind Disney's success is…...
Keith Lee says fatherhood changed the way he sees partnership and sacrifice: 'Without her, it would be no me"
19+ hour, 23+ min ago (834+ words) In this interview with the Grio, food influencer Keith Lee opens up about fatherhood, partnership, the World Cup, and more." Keith Lee says fatherhood taught him one lesson above all others'nobody gets anywhere alone. While discussing his new World Cup-inspired…...
Jazmine Sullivan helps Philadelphia teen shine at prom with special gown giveaway
1+ day, 56+ min ago (331+ words) Sullivan returned to the Philadelphia school that helped shape her career to ensure one student felt celebrated during a major milestone. Jazmine Sullivan stepped in to help make one lucky Philadelphia teen's prom experience special. She awarded the student, Raigen,…...
Zahara Jolie, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, files to drop "Pitt" from her last name
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (297+ words) The 21-year-old Spelman College graduate is the latest of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's children to seek a name change following similar moves by her siblings. Zahara Jolie, the daughter of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has filed a…...
Somali referee denied U. S. entry receives hero's welcome after historic World Cup bid ends
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (406+ words) The Somali official, named Africa's Best Male Referee in 2025, returned home to a hero's welcome after a decision that sparked international debate. The story of Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan has taken an emotional turn after the official returned…...
I'm more open to love': Keke Palmer reflects on life after Darius Jackson
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (308+ words) The entertainer opened up about love, dating and finding fulfillment beyond relationships during a Tribeca Festival conversation. Keke Palmer says she has redefined her relationship with love since her split from Darius Jackson, telling Whoopi Goldberg at the 2026 Tribeca Festival…...
Lil Baby pays off $24 K in student loans for Spelman College grad, four years after she initially reached out
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (332+ words) Janay Lesley, who raps under the moniker Nay Speaks, originally reached out to the Atlanta rapper when she was a freshman. Four years later, her journey and their interaction have come full circle. There's shooting your shot and then there's…...
How "the village" can keep Black men alive
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (470+ words) June is Men's Health Month and this year's theme shines a light on the importance of the village in a man's health journey." It's often said that behind every great man is an even greater woman. It may also be…...
Beat the heat (and the funk) with these Black-owned summer fragrances
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (270+ words) From fruity-florals to Caribbean-inspired scents, your nose (and everyone else's) will thank you for shopping these Black-owned fragrances. Here are the scents we'll be reaching for all summer long, and of course, they're all Black-owned. For the warmer months, we…...