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Celebrity Seed Stress: Kimora Lee Simmons’ Ex Djimon Hounsou Files For Joint Custody Of Their 10-Year-Old Son, Kenzo

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Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty Kimora Lee Simmons Served With Papers In New Custody Battle Fans have always praised Kimora Lee Simmons for keeping good relationships with all of her exes, but apparently, something took a left turn in her post-relationship relationship with Djimon Hounsou . Back in June on Father’s Day, Djimon complained to paparazzi that he hasn’t been able to see his 10-year-old son in a long time, and now, he’s taking legal action to try and change that. Kimora was served with papers while walking down the street in Beverly Hills on Friday, notifying her that her ex was filing for joint custody of their child, Kenzo. Kimora maintains that Hounsou is just an absent father who rarely wanted to see his son, and that’s the only reason he hasn’t. Hansu’s filings took place on August 1, and indicate that he’s petitioning to establish a parental relationship–a step taken to officially establish who Kenzo’s parents are in the eyes of the law. That might be necessary, since he and Kimora were never legally married. Included in the docs is the fact that Djimon is seeking child support, a custody arrangement with Kimora, along with visitation rights. He is requesting joint joint legal and physical custody between both parents and asks for both parties to have equal time with the child. If the Baby Phat founder is keeping her son from his father, it could be for fear that he might take Kenzo back to Africa with him and never return. Russell Simmons told TMZ that he offered Hounsou a visit with Kenzo just a few days ago, saying that he would take his son to him as long as he signs a document promising not to take the kid to Africa. According to Russell, Djimon refused. View this post on Instagram #Thinkingofyou #KLH A post shared by Djimon Hounsou (@djimon_hounsou) on Jul 20, 2019 at 4:43pm PDT

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Oh, HELL NAH: Black Man Finds A KKK Application In The Bedroom Of The Home He Was About To Purchase

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Source: SOPA Images / Getty Black Homebuyer Finds A KKK Application In Officer’s Bedroom Rob Mathis was all in and ready to make an offer on a five-bedroom house in Holton, Michigan —that is, until a recent tour of the property. A quick look through the home’s decor didn’t sit well with Mathis and his wife, Reyna. They felt uneasy after finding a NASCAR-decorated garage sporting two Confederate flags, Confederate placemats in the kitchen, and on top of all that—the home also belonged to a police officer. The over-the-top Confederate decor found Mathis wondering to himself, “Wouldn’t it be funny if this was a Klansman’s house?” he revealed in an interview with MLive . Then, he and his son went into a bedroom and saw a framed KKK application mounted on the wall behind a vanity. “Application for citizenship in the invisible empire: Knights of the Klu Klux Klan” the empty application read. Of course, Mathis told his son that they had to leave immediately. Some Confederate flags and a KKK application are reason enough to high tail it out of that house, but unsurprisingly, this isn’t the only incriminating evidence against the police officer whose house Mathis was viewing. Charles Anderson, a 48-year-old white police officer, fatally shot a black man, 23-year-old Julius Johnson, during a traffic stop in 2009. Anderson was cleared of any wrongdoing in Johnson’s death, per the Washington Post . Rob Mathis ended up going public with the frightening information he found throughout Anderson’s home, posting about it to Facebook and talking to local media outlets about the harrowing experience. The City of Muskegon placed the officer on administrative leave on Thursday, “pending a thorough investigation” of the officer. In light of the findings, Eric Hood, president of the Muskegon County chapter of the NAACP, has called for Anderson’s interactions with people of color to be reviewed.  

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Congratulations! Contoured Cadbury Confection Jackie Aina Gets Engaged

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Source: Apega/WENN.com / WENN Jackie Aina Engaged Jackie Aina is getting married. Our favorite literal contoured chocolate bar/ gorgeous Godiva gaaaawdess is engaged to her longtime love Denis Asamoah after a surprise proposal in Greece. The beauty influencer with 3.1 million YouTube subscribers was surprised by the Ghanaian-British founder of Mr. Work Smarter with a gorgeous ring after he blindfolded her and walked her up a staircase where a saxophonist was playing Sade’s greatest hits. “As she was walking up the stairs, her favorite song, ‘Nothing Can Come Between Us,’ was being played as I knew it would mean so much to her,” said Denis to US Weekly about the proposal. “We put a blindfold on her and I was anxious because I wanted it to go perfectly. I escorted her up these crazy steps in a blindfold.” View this post on Instagram the day I said yes A post shared by Jackie Aina (@jackieaina) on Aug 10, 2019 at 9:20am PDT After she said yes, the couple called their parents and family members and celebrated at a club. The proposal went down on Jackie’s 32nd birthday and Denis also gave Jackie 32 pictures of them to represent her turning 32. These two are TOO cute, congrats Jackie! View this post on Instagram yall call this a date? A post shared by Jackie Aina (@jackieaina) on Aug 9, 2019 at 2:21pm PDT

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Delivert Defense: Andrew Caldwell Arrested, COGICally Claps Back At ‘Jail Bird’ Comments

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Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Andrew Caldwell Rants After Arrest Andrew Caldwell is responding to comments about his recent arrest. In case you didn’t know, the “delivert” internet star was arrested over the weekend in St. Louis. BlackAmericaWeb reports that Caldwell was taken into the St. Louis City Justice Center at 1 AM for a few warrants, including speeding and failing to appear in court. After being released, Caldwell said on social media that he was followed by a man he didn’t know who followed him and attacked him outside a hospital. The man allegedly tried to rob him and punched him in the face. Caldwell then “defended himself” and busted out the man’s car windows. Caldwell also took offense to people calling him a “jailbird” and “Andrew Smollett” and he ranted on IG. View this post on Instagram PSA ….Stop calling me Andrew Smollett A post shared by Andrew C Caldwell (@andrew_c_caldwell) on Aug 10, 2019 at 5:17am PDT Social media rumors are circulating that Caldwell was actually arrested for soliciting sex from a man. The Usher Board Instagram page has the video of Caldwell going live shirtless after the alleged scuffle. View this post on Instagram #UPDATE #AndrewCaldwell #TheRealConvictsOfStLouis #IAmDelivert #Submitted You can see Motha’s live right before he went to jail were he lied and claimed he was almost car jacked on our #YouTube channel NOW (LINK IN BIO) #TheUsherBoard A post shared by The Usher Board (@theusherboardig) on Aug 8, 2019 at 2:32pm PDT Caldwell is now selling “Jesus Dropped The Charges” t-shirts. View this post on Instagram Now available shop 10% off the collection now https://www.andrewccaldwell.com A post shared by Andrew C Caldwell (@andrew_c_caldwell) on Aug 10, 2019 at 2:21pm PDT Sighhhhh, what do YOU think about Andrew Caldwell’s latest drama???

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Chicago Nonprofit Aims To Combat Diabetes Within The Black Community

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A frican Americans are disproportionately affected by the growing diabetes epidemic. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , Black adults are 80 percent more likely than whites to be diagnosed with diabetes. A new Chicago-based nonprofit is striving to reverse the alarming trend. According to Black News , The Suga Project is creating a space to foster conversations surrounding ways to combat Type 2 diabetes and the overall importance of Black health. The organization—which was founded by Natalie Pauls —was established to provide resources for African Americans who are battling diabetes and for others who want to get involved in addressing the epidemic. Cognizant of the rising numbers of Black folks who are affected by the disease, Pauls wanted to create a platform where they could feel empowered and supported. The Suga Project provides informative courses that teach individuals how to lead healthier lifestyles. “The numbers are startling,” Pauls said in a statement, according to the news outlet. “African Americans are four times more likely to have an amputation due to diabetes complications. African American women are dying at rates greater than any other group of women in history.” The organization’s overarching goal is to see a decrease in the number of diabetes cases within the Black community. Several individuals and organizations are working to spread awareness about diabetes amongst African Americans. Earlier this year actress Viola Davis teamed up with the pharmaceutical company Merck to narrate a documentary titled A Touch of Sugar that captures how the disease is impacting communities across the country. “I’m one of the 84 million American adults living with prediabetes and I’m sharing my story for the first time in an effort to inspire others to take action against the type 2 diabetes epidemic,” she said in a statement about the film. “When you look at the facts, there’s nothing harmless about diabetes – it’s a chronic disease that needs to be taken seriously if we’re going to get it under control.” SEE ALSO: Viola Davis Spreads Awareness About Diabetes Through New Documentary GirlTrek Movement Inspires Black Women To Take Charge Of Their Health [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3459090″ overlay=”true”]

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Kalisa Villafana Becomes First Black Woman To Earn A Ph.D. In Nuclear Physics From Florida State University

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B lack women are breaking racial barriers in higher education. Earlier this month Amber Johnson made history by becoming the first African American woman to earn a doctorate in computer science at Purdue University. Florida State University student Kalisa Villafana  also hit a historic milestone by becoming the first Black woman to graduate from the university with a nuclear physics doctoral degree, WFTS reported. MAKING HISTORY Kalisa Villafana will become Florida State University's first black female graduate to earn a doctoral degree in nuclear physics. https://t.co/r6tIZ89MDw — ABC Action News (@abcactionnews) August 2, 2019 Villafana has always had a passion for STEM. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M University and spending a brief stint of time working overseas in Trinidad and Tobago she made the decision to further her education and pursue another degree at FSU. Villafana was aware that her educational journey was something bigger than herself. She wanted to use it as an avenue to inspire individuals from underrepresented groups to enter the STEM field. Outside of excelling academically, she served as a mentor for students of color who aspired to go to graduate school. “In Trinidad, many people don’t know how to get to the United States and get a Ph.D. that’s paid for by the school. They don’t know how to go from being an international student from the islands to a doctor in the U.S.,” she told the news outlet. “Hopefully, they see that they too can be a physicist. You may not see a lot of us, but we’re there. We’re out there.” Villafana—who is now the 96th Black woman in America to hold a Ph.D. in physics—credits her family and friends for providing her with a strong support system. As far as the next step in her career, she will serve as a process engineer at the Intel Corporation. SEE ALSO: Amber Johnson Becomes First Black Woman To Earn A Ph.D. In Computer Science From Purdue South Texas Law Review Appoints First Black Editor-In-Chief [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3883319″ overlay=”true”]

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Jesus Take The Wheel: ‘Black Ink Crew’s’ Ceaser Arrested After Driving With Fake License & No Insurance

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Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Black Ink Crew’s Ceaser Arrested For Driving With Fake License According to TMZ , “Black Ink Crew” head honcho  Ceaser Emanuel was arrested Friday in NYC after police officers say they witnessed him blow a red light and fail to yield to pedestrians while driving through a residential neighborhood in Brooklyn. Cops immediately pulled him over and asked him to produce a license at the scene. Cease allegedly handed one over that read “Emanuel Thomas” with a date of birth that was off by 8 years, saying he was born in June 1971 as opposed to his real DOB, 1979. Not only was he riding dirty, but he also failed to produce a valid insurance card, so he was arrested on the spot and booked for misdemeanor false impersonation and other traffic violations.  

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Ex-Friend Files: Floyd Mayweather Reignites Beef With Former Partner In Petty 50 Cent

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Source: Bryan Steffy/BBMA2016 / Getty Mayweather Re-Ignites Beef With 50 Cent On Social Media Floyd Mayweather is poking a sleeping bear…again. The “TBE” took to Instagram to let off a couple jabs at former best-friend and partner-in-petty 50 Cent . Floyd decided to destroy Fifty’s credibility as an artist and businessman by pointing out his hyped sales battle with Kanye West, his competing drink brands with JAY-Z and Diddy, and his headphones company that was dwarfed by the success of Dr. Dre. “JAY-Z been killing the champagne game with Ace of Spade selling worldwide at premium prices for well over a decade, while Curtis got a bottle with a cheap chess piece on it that taste like shampoo…Diddy got Ciroc and its still selling worldwide and you can’t find Effen in no stores and it’s well known the shit taste like rubbing alcohol.” View this post on Instagram SWIPE LEFT It was only 4 shots that ended Curtis Jackson rap career 1. You tried desperately to revive your career by going head to head with Kanye West and got dragged publicly, taking a unanimous decision loss. 2. Jay Z been killing the champagne game with Ace of Spade selling worldwide at premium prices for well over a decade, while Curtis got a bottle with a cheap chess piece on it that taste like shampoo. 3. Beats by Dre headphones was a home run smash, we all know that, but what the fuck was Curtis’s SMS Audio headphones? That was some straight bullshit the FEDs had something to do with. Those are snitch headphones, you can be in your car and hear the people's conversation in the vehicle next to you. 4.Diddy got Ciroc and its still selling worldwide and you can’t find Efen in no stores and it's well known the shit taste like rubbing alcohol. A post shared by Floyd Mayweather (@floydmayweather) on Aug 10, 2019 at 10:21am PDT View this post on Instagram 50cent went from selling 15million to 200,000 you talking about career been over. A post shared by Floyd Mayweather (@floydmayweather) on Aug 10, 2019 at 5:40pm PDT 50 Cent responded on Instagram pointing out Mayweather’s inability to read in a shady “Positive Vibes” post. “Tell Floyd I said he won he is the greatest of all time. and nobody I mean nobody can ever take that away from him what he’s done with his life is amazing. I’m done with all of the back and forth. Now Can Someone Please Read This To Champ.” View this post on Instagram Tell Floyd I said he won he is the greatest of all time. and nobody I mean nobody can ever take that away from him what he’s done with his life is amazing. I’m done with all of the back and forth. Now Can Someone Please Read This To Champ.#POSTIVE VIBES A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Aug 10, 2019 at 3:36pm PDT We all know this ain’t over, right?

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Jay-Z, Will Smith To Produce TV Series About The Civil Rights Movement’s Women Trailblazers

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B rooklyn-bred mogul Jay-Z has been dedicated to bringing narratives about the Black experience in America to the forefront. He co-produced the poignant documentary Time: The Kalief Browder Story , helped develop a miniseries about Trayvon Martin and was involved in the creation of the Free Meek docuseries which delves into the Philadelphia rapper’s journey against America’s unjust criminal justice system. For his next project, he’s teaming up with Will Smith to produce a television series that is centered on the civil rights movement, CNN reported. Jay-Z & Will Smith-produced ABC series will tell Emmett Till's story from his mother's perspective https://t.co/bvRwyrK8Fn — billboard (@billboard) August 6, 2019 The ABC television show—dubbed Women of the Movement —will capture stories from the Jim Crow era through the lens of Black women. The first installment of the series will focus on Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till ’s fight for justice after he was horrifically murdered following false accusations that he flirted with a white woman. The show’s first season was inspired by a novel penned by Devery S. Anderson titled Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement . Other executive producers include Roc Nation’s Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith , Overbrook Entertainment’s James Lassiter and individuals from Kapital Entertainment, The Middleton Media Group, Serendipity Film Group, and Mazo Partners. Jay-Z strives to utilize his platform to spread awareness about injustice and evoke change by inspiring individuals to take action. “If we had a power base together, it would be a much different conversation than me having a conversation by myself and trying to change America by myself,” he told the New York Times in an interview. “If I come with 40 million people, there’s a different conversation, right?” There is no word on when Women of the Movement is slated to air. SEE ALSO: Jay-Z Offers Legal Support To Black Family Held At Gunpoint As Phoenix Cop Omits Major Facts In Report Black Entrepreneur Receives $1 Million Investment From Jay-Z’s Venture Capital Fund [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3459090″ overlay=”true”]

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Morehouse College Launches Program To Help Alumni Eliminate Student Loan Debt

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I n May Black philanthropist Robert F. Smith made a monumental announcement during Morehouse College’s commencement ceremony where he pledged to eliminate the student loan debt of the 2019 graduating class. According to the Philadelphia Tribune , the HBCU is taking his efforts a step further by launching a new fund to help students tackle their loans. Morehouse Launches New Fund to Help Eliminate Student Loan Debt https://t.co/ZrflTPVS78 — Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) August 9, 2019 The initiative—dubbed the Morehouse College Student Success Program—was created to help alumni significantly decrease their student loan debt so they can launch their careers, further their education and ultimately cultivate wealth. Through the program, organizers will also conduct research on the financial barriers derived from the cost of education and how to overcome them. “The Morehouse College Student Success Program will provide students with a liberating gift that will wipe away or greatly reduce their student loans, allowing them to pursue their dreams and lead lives of leadership and service immediately after graduation,” said Morehouse President David A. Thomas in a statement, according to the news outlet. The college’s Board of Trustees hopes that the program will serve as a blueprint for other historically Black colleges and universities. There is a huge need for programs like the one launched by the HBCU at colleges and universities across the nation. The student loan debt crisis has grown to $1.5 trillion. HBCU students are impacted the most by student loan debt. Research conducted by the United Negro College Fund revealed that 80 percent of HBCU students rely on federal loans to pay for their education. On average Morehouse graduates owe up to $40,000 in student loans. SEE ALSO: Billionaire Robert F. Smith Pledges To Eliminate Student Loan Debt For Morehouse’s Class Of 2019 Morehouse Grad Getting Student Loans Paid Off Says His Mother’s Sacrifice ‘Was Not In Vain’ [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3883684″ overlay=”true”]

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