Thursday, April 18, 2024
Today’s News
- Black Maternal Health Week: Beauty Brands Spread Awareness on the Maternal Care Gapby Victor Qunnuell Vaughns Jr on April 17, 2024 at 10:02 pm
This Black Maternal Health Week Baby Dove and Carol’s Daughter are intensifying their efforts to address the Black maternal care gap. Baby Dove has introduced its Expecting Care campaign. While Carol’s Daughter shares its initiative Love Delivered, which continues to bolster Black maternal health by enhancing access to doula care. This campaign features a poignant
- Black Maternal Health Week: An OB-GYN Reveals Detrimental Misconceptions Regarding Maternal Mortalityby Charis Chambers, MD, FACOG on April 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm
As one of the few doctors who specializes in the gynecologic care of children and adolescents, I’ve found many parents are concerned about their child’s future fertility and childbearing. Regardless of their age, if they will one day be capable of pregnancy, the parents are already thinking about it. For my Black patients, this early
- Babs Olusanmokun Channels His Inner Gentleman in ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’by Larry Stansbury on April 17, 2024 at 5:15 pm
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare will make you want to enter your “gentleman era.” Based on a true story, this action war film features a unit of mavericks and rogues that operate the first special forces mission to fight the Nazis during World War II. Babs Olusanmokun portrays Agent Heron, a highly skilled gentleman and
- Dove and Marsai Martin Want You to Embrace Your Real Beautyby Victor Qunnuell Vaughns Jr on April 17, 2024 at 4:28 pm
Over the past two decades, Dove has been committed to redefining beauty standards and promoting authenticity. With the rise of AI and photo editing apps, people can quickly mask their insecurities with just a download. EBONY March 2022 cover star Marsai Martin has teamed up with Dove to spread the word about their commitment to
- What Do You Need? With ColorComm CEO Lauren Wesley Wilson: Navigating Layoffs While Keeping Your Head Highby Lauren Wesley Wilson on April 16, 2024 at 8:52 pm
Greetings! I’m Lauren Wesley Wilson, CEO of ColorComm, and I’m excited to welcome you to the What Do You Need weekly column. Every Tuesday during the month of April, I will feature my favorite parts of my debut book, What Do You Need? This week’s topic is an excerpt from Chapter 9: What Need…to Move
- eqtble CEO Joseph Ifiegbu Shares Why Having A Support System Is a Key to Entrepreneurial Sustainabilityby Elizabeth Paige Richardson on April 16, 2024 at 6:40 pm
For many Black entrepreneurs, the conversation around Black-owned businesses dominated the mainstream for the first time in the wake of protests against anti-Black racism and police brutality in 2020. Rallying cries to support local Black-owned businesses and startups were posted to social media pages across the world, but four years later, they still suffer from
- Mother Earth Needs Us to Listen—These Environmental Anthems Are a Great Way to Startby Josh Baker on April 16, 2024 at 6:40 pm
This April, EBONY aims to raise awareness around environmental and sustainability concerns within the Black community and beyond. Through a selection of songs from iconic artists like Sade to Childish Gambino, this playlist is a powerful platform to amplify voices who have boldly advocated for positive change through song. The tracks included speak directly to
- 9 Black Owned Clean Beauty Brands to Keep on Your Radarby Victor Qunnuell Vaughns Jr on April 16, 2024 at 6:40 pm
With all that’s going on in the world, eating clean and using clean beauty products are the way to go. Most people think they have to spend a bag on products that won’t cause harm to their skin— you don’t. There are loads of affordable clean beauty brands, and we’ve rounded up nine of our
- Grab These 20 Sustainable, Stylish Essentials for Every Season Ranging From Affordable to Luxury Piecesby Victor Qunnuell Vaughns Jr on April 16, 2024 at 6:40 pm
Sustainable fashion has been a topic of discussion within the fashion industry for years. We all want to do our part when it comes to being eco-conscious and taking care of the planet. However, this can be difficult when it comes to shopping sustainably, which can sometimes seem more expensive. This leaves us with a
- Desert Dreamin’: Saweetie Brings The Sunshine To Exclusive ZOEasis Soirée At Coachella, Classy Richtivities Commenceby Alex Ford on April 17, 2024 at 8:15 pm
Saweetie brings the sunshine to ZOEasis party at Coachella that attracted Ashlee Simpson, Evan Ross, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and more
- #TIME100: Taraji P. Henson, 21 Savage, Colman Domingo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph And More Make ‘Most Influential People’ Listby Shannon Dawson on April 17, 2024 at 7:12 pm
Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo and Da'Vine Joy Randolph are some of the stars praised on this year's Time100 list.
- Simone Biles Says She ‘Broke Down’ Amid Backlash From Her Hubby’s ‘Viral The Catch’ Comments: ‘Why Are You Guys Talking About My Husband Like This?!’by Rebecah Jacobs on April 17, 2024 at 6:50 pm
Simone Biles is opening up about her feelings following the public's unsavory comments about her husband, Jonathan Owens.
- WELP: Raptors’ Jontay Porter Hit With NBA Lifetime Ban For Violating League Gaming & Gambling Rulesby Noah Williams on April 17, 2024 at 5:50 pm
Toronto Raptor's Jontay Porter receives NBA lifetime ban after investigation reveals he violated league gaming rules.
- Black Akron 15-Year-Old Shot By Police While Holding Toy Gun, Body Camera Video Releasedby Jason "Jah" Lee on April 17, 2024 at 4:44 pm
Akron officer shoots Black teen Tavion Koonce-Williams in hand over toy gun
- ‘Summer House Martha’s Vineyard’ Exclusive: Alex Addresses The ‘F-Boy’ Allegations, Says Being The Only Single Guy On Show Was Stressfulby Janeé Bolden on April 17, 2024 at 4:32 pm
Summer House: Martha's Vineyard' star Alex Tyree spoke to BOSSIP about Summer spilling the beans, and issues with Summer and Noelle.
- ‘Diarra From Detroit’ Exclusive Clip: Tensions Are High As Francois Tries To Keep The Peaceby Danielle Canada on April 17, 2024 at 4:14 pm
BET+’s Diarra From Detroit is back with another episode and BOSSIP’s got an exclusive look at the ongoing Motor City mystery. As previously reported the eight-episode dark comedy executive produced by Kenya Barris follows a divorcing schoolteacher who refuses to believe she’s been ghosted by her rebound (and very fine) Tinder date. Her search for the
- Rick Ross Continues To Troll ‘White Boy’ Drake Over ‘Unsafe 1970s Cargo Plane’, Says 6 God Let Birdman Lose His Miami Mansion To Foreclosureby Noah Williams on April 17, 2024 at 3:30 pm
Rick Ross heads into day three of trolling Drake by focusing his efforts on the rappers 1978 Cargo plane and his safety.
- Honored Hottie: Megan Thee Stallion Celebrated With The ‘Catalyst of Change’ Award At The 2024 Planned Parenthood Galaby Rebecah Jacobs on April 17, 2024 at 3:01 pm
Megan Thee Stallion always speaks her mind, and because of that, she was honored with an award at the 2024 Planned Parenthood Gala.
- Protesting While Black: Supreme Court Rules BLM Organizer DeRay Mckesson Can Be Sued By Injured Copby Zack Linly on April 17, 2024 at 2:20 pm
On Monday, the Supreme Court decided that a Black Lives Matter activist could be sued because a cop got hurt during a protest he organized, and the NAACP is calling unconstitutional shenanigans on the decision. The storied organization believes that the ruling “invites harassment and silencing of today’s civil-rights activists and leaders,” and violates their
- Jesse Jackson’s successor resigns less than 3 months after taking over Rainbow PUSHby Associated Press on April 17, 2024 at 1:51 pm
The Rev. Frederick Haynes III told AP he felt it was “necessary” to move on in light of “challenges that continue to exist.” The post Jesse Jackson’s successor resigns less than 3 months after taking over Rainbow PUSH appeared first on TheGrio.
- Maurice Shelton, stopped 17 times, has his day in court after accusing Japanese police of racial profilingby Associated Press on April 16, 2024 at 8:00 pm
A civil lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling opened on Monday, April 15, 2024, in Tokyo. The post Maurice Shelton, stopped 17 times, has his day in court after accusing Japanese police of racial profiling appeared first on TheGrio.
- Supreme Court rejects appeal from Black Lives Matter activist over Louisiana protest lawsuitby Associated Press on April 16, 2024 at 7:48 pm
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a lawsuit to go forward against a Black Lives Matter activist who led a protest in Louisiana in which... The post Supreme Court rejects appeal from Black Lives Matter activist over Louisiana protest lawsuit appeared first on TheGrio.
- White ex-deputy faces second trial in death of Casey Goodson Jr., who was shot 5 times in his backby Associated Press on April 16, 2024 at 5:32 pm
Ex-deputy Jason Meade will stand trial again in the death of Casey Goodson, Jr., an Ohio man shot in the back five times in 2020. The post White ex-deputy faces second trial in death of Casey Goodson Jr., who was shot 5 times in his back appeared first on TheGrio.
- Abyssinian, viewed as Black America’s church by some, pushes male pastor candidate after gender discrimination suitby Associated Press on April 16, 2024 at 2:29 pm
Kevin R. Johnson of Dare to Imagine Church in Philadelphia will be recommended to lead Harlem's eminent Abyssinian Baptist Church. The post Abyssinian, viewed as Black America’s church by some, pushes male pastor candidate after gender discrimination suit appeared first on TheGrio.
- Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93by Associated Press on April 14, 2024 at 2:52 pm
Faith Ringgold, famous for her detailed quilts, was an award-winning author and artist who broke down barriers for Black female artists. The post Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93 appeared first on TheGrio.
- Executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate plans to fight payout to Brown, Goldman familiesby Associated Press on April 13, 2024 at 8:00 pm
O.J. Simpson’s will was filed Friday in a Clark County court in Nevada, naming his longtime lawyer, Malcolm LaVergne, as the executor. The post Executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate plans to fight payout to Brown, Goldman families appeared first on TheGrio.
- How O.J. Simpson burned the Ford Bronco into America’s collective memoryby Associated Press on April 13, 2024 at 2:54 pm
Despite being discontinued years after the slow-speed chase in Los Angeles, the white Bronco became one of America’s most iconic automobiles. The post How O.J. Simpson burned the Ford Bronco into America’s collective memory appeared first on TheGrio.
- Trooper admits to dropping knee on cuffed 15-year-old’s neck, breaking his eye socket over doorbell prankby Associated Press on April 12, 2024 at 8:37 pm
A suspended Delaware state trooper is facing prison time after pleading guilty to criminal charges involving a brutal assault on a teenager. The post Trooper admits to dropping knee on cuffed 15-year-old’s neck, breaking his eye socket over doorbell prank appeared first on TheGrio.
- Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concertby Associated Press on April 12, 2024 at 3:12 pm
His lawyers had argued in court that Drake was not involved in planning the concert so was not liable for its deaths and injuries. The post Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concert appeared first on TheGrio.
- The 10 Funniest Moments Of ‘Martin’by Okla Jones on April 17, 2024 at 12:59 am
For five seasons this classic show created laughter for an entire country, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest sitcoms in television history.
- She Survived Being Shot By Her Ex—Now She's Spending Her Career Teaching Men How To Embrace Respectful Manhoodby Kimberly Wilson on April 17, 2024 at 12:27 am
Kimya Motley, CCO of non-profit 'A Call To Men' emerges as a beacon of hope and strength in the battle against violence targeting women and girls.
- Black Running Group Files Federal Lawsuit Accusing Boston Marathon Organizers And Police Of Racial Discriminationby Melissa Noel on April 16, 2024 at 4:34 pm
The TrailblazHers Run Co filed the lawsuit just days ahead of the 2024 marathon, alleging that their Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated during last year’s race.
- Navigating Brand Partnerships: Your How-To Guide On Building Authenticity In Influencer Marketingby Kimberly Wilson on April 16, 2024 at 2:36 pm
If you are or want to be an influencer, here's how you can grow engagement, secure brand deals, and engage in ways that don’t turn followers off.
- Illinois Reparations Fund Was Transferred To A Black-Owned Bank: "This Is A Very, Very Big Deal"by Kimberly Wilson on April 16, 2024 at 1:30 pm
The City Of Evanston officials announced $17 million of its reparations fund would be transferred to Black-owned Liberty Bank.
- Duke University Ends Full Ride Scholarship Program For Black Students Following The End Of Affirmative Actionby Melissa Noel on April 16, 2024 at 1:29 pm
The current program will be replaced with one that is noncompetitive and open to all students. Current scholars will not lose their funding, but no future scholarships will be awarded.
- A Year After Being Shot, Ralph Yarl Calls Recovery "A Constant Uphill Battle" But Remains Hopeful Justice Will Be Servedby Melissa Noel on April 15, 2024 at 5:12 pm
One year after being shot in the head after ringing the wrong doorbell, 17-year-old Ralph Yarl continues to cope with the lingering effects of what happened while puhsing to find a way forward.
- Here’s What These Black OB-GYNs Want You To Know Before Starting Your Pregnancy Journeyby Melissa Noel on April 15, 2024 at 5:10 pm
Maternity care begins at preconception. ESSENCE spoke with three doctors who provide some helpful tips on how to prepare your body before pregnancy.
- This Is Exactly What You Can Say To Negotiate Credit Card Ratesby Kimberly Wilson on April 15, 2024 at 4:05 pm
Credit card interest can be a deterrent from paying off your balance in a timely fashion, but it doesn't have to be.
- Meet Morgan Price: The First HBCU Gymnast To Win A National Collegiate Titleby Melissa Noel on April 15, 2024 at 1:25 pm
Price, a Fisk University sophomore, secured the historic title with an impressive all-around score of 39.225 during the USA gymnastics national championships in Pennsylvania over the weekend.
- Viral Star Mychal The Librarian And ‘Arthur’ Are Joining Forces To Make Learning And Trips To The Library Fun Againby Shanique Yates on April 17, 2024 at 9:27 pm
Mychal Threets, aka Mychal the Librarian, has taken social media by storm by sharing his love for books and the library in hopes of getting the masses excited about reading again.
- Victoria Monét’s Hits Beyond ‘On My Mama’: Which Are The Best Of The Best?by Kui Mwai on April 17, 2024 at 9:09 pm
Many think Victoria Monét is an overnight sensation. The success of her Grammy-winning debut album Jaguar II skyrocketed her to mega-stardom, but the project is by no means her first (or even her second) release. Throughout her nearly 15-year career, Monét has put out many replay-worthy tracks that challenge what R&B and hip-hop could and should be.… Continue reading Victoria Monét’s Hits Beyond ‘On My Mama’: Which Are The Best Of The Best?
- Nara Smith’s Braids: The Complicated Intersection Of Black Influencers And White Audiencesby Tayler Adigun on April 17, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Since influencers have become a part of our digital landscape, there’s been no shortage of conversations centered on the gap surrounding representation between Black creators and their white counterparts. A central component in many of these arguments is the disparity in relatability between audiences. Since whiteness is so deeply embedded in the fabric of our… Continue reading Nara Smith’s Braids: The Complicated Intersection Of Black Influencers And White Audiences
- These 10 Black Environmentalists Are Bringing Diversity To The Movementby Martie Bowser on April 17, 2024 at 8:58 pm
Systematic racism and white supremacy are at the core of why Black voices are often left out of conversations about the environment and outdoor spaces. From being restricted from land ownership or being forced to live in communities exposed to harmful air and water pollutants, BIPOC communities have historically been at the short end of… Continue reading These 10 Black Environmentalists Are Bringing Diversity To The Movement
- Metro Boomin Tells Brown University Students Why He Left Morehouseby JaJuan Malachi on April 17, 2024 at 8:46 pm
With nearly two decades of premier instrumentation under his belt, Metro Boomin has earned his stature as one of the most recognizable hip-hop producers in the world. On Tuesday, the 30-year-old spoke at an event by the Brown University Lecture Board.
- Kansas City Father Encourages More Men To Become Doulas After Becoming One To Support His Wifeby Aria Bell on April 17, 2024 at 8:40 pm
Something rarely seen and heard of when you think about childbirth is a male doula. A Kansas City husband is changing the narrative after he became one to support his wife.
- ‘Elsbeth’ Exclusive Preview: Blair Underwood Gets Cornered By Carrie Preston’s Titular Character In This Week’s Episodeby Monique Jones on April 17, 2024 at 8:35 pm
Blair Underwood and Carrie Preston try to crack the case of a tennis star’s death in an exclusive clip from the upcoming episode of Elsbeth. The episode, “Ball Girl,” follows Elsbeth as she tries to solve a tennis champion’s mysterious death. In the clip below, Underwood guest stars and plays Cliff McGrath, the father and… Continue reading ‘Elsbeth’ Exclusive Preview: Blair Underwood Gets Cornered By Carrie Preston’s Titular Character In This Week’s Episode
- ‘Government Cheese’: Jahi Winston And Evan Ellison Join David Oyelowo And Simone Missick As Apple TV+ Show Rounds Out Castby Monique Jones on April 17, 2024 at 8:27 pm
David Oyelowo’s next project, Government Cheese, has rounded out its cast. According to Variety, Jahi Winston, Evan Alexander Ellison, Jeremy Bobb and Louis Cancelmi signed on to star in the upcoming Apple TV+ series. Other previously announced cast members include Simone Missick, Bokeem Woodbine, Adam Beach and Sunita Mani. The series was first announced in… Continue reading ‘Government Cheese’: Jahi Winston And Evan Ellison Join David Oyelowo And Simone Missick As Apple TV+ Show Rounds Out Cast
- Shonda Rhimes Had To Have Police Stationed Outside Her Home After Death Threats From ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Fansby Jordan Simon on April 17, 2024 at 8:02 pm
As the brains behind successful ABC shows such as Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, writer, showrunner and executive producer Shonda Rhimes has dealt with her fair share of backlash from disgruntled fans. In an interview with The Sunday Times in London, Rhimes revealed that she had security detail outside of her Los Angeles home after receiving… Continue reading Shonda Rhimes Had To Have Police Stationed Outside Her Home After Death Threats From ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Fans
- ‘BMF’ Star Da’Vinchi On How Atlanta Shifts The Bond Between The Flenory Brothersby Shanique Yates on April 17, 2024 at 7:47 pm
We’re currently at the BMF chapter that many fans have been excited to recant — the one where Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory (Demetrius Flenory Jr.) and Terry “Southwest Tee” Flenory (Da’Vinchi) expand their empire beyond the streets of Detroit.
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