Al Roker found out about his daughter's pregnancy in an unusual way

Wakanda News Details

Al Roker found out about his daughter's pregnancy in an unusual way

Al Roker says he learned about his daughter’s pregnancy via text from a family member, PEOPLE reports. The weatherman’s daughter,

The post Al Roker found out about his daughter's pregnancy in an unusual way appeared first on TheGrio.

Source: theGrio

You may also like

8 Things We Learned from Cordae on ‘The Breakfast Club’

For the past few years Cordae’s been one of the few up and coming rappers in this generation’s who’s been able to get much praise and respect from the OG lyricists from Hip-Hop’s Golden Era.…

fave

Source: The Urban Daily

Justice for Ahmaud Arbery: The Sentencing - Los Angeles Sentinel

In the Superior Court of Glynn County, Wanda Cooper-Jones, mother of Ahmaud Arbery took the podium to tell her story of what life has been like for her family without her son. Embarking on the unimaginable act of reading a victim impact statement, Cooper-Jones read a message to her son filled with

fave

Source: Black News Black Press | Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel | Black News

Pundit, MP want funeral grants for Hindus denied right to open-air cremation - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

BOTH the Paramachyra of Hindu organisation SWAHA, Pundit Hardeo Persad, and Couva South MP Rudy Indarsingh have welcomed the lifting restrictions on open-air pyre cremation for Hindus who have died from covid19.

Now that the ban has been lifted, with no solid reason for its imposi

fave

Source: Home - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Brooklyn Thumped by Thunder - The New York Beacon

Nash Adjusting To Covid Issues Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Derrel Jazz Johnson One day after arguably the most impressive win of the season against the Chicago Bulls, with Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving all shining for the Brooklyn Nets, the

fave

Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information

A Texas Deputy Chasing a Suspect in his Vehicle Collides with Another Car, Killing its Driver and Injuring Child Passengers

A Harris County, Texas, deputy pursuing a robbery suspect in his vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle Wednesday night that killed its driver and injured two child passengers, Houston police said.

fave

Source: DW – Culture. Current.

Black Female Prosecutor Rachael Rollins Continues Facing Death Threats

Rachael Rollins, who was tasked to lead the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts, was sworn into her post on Monday as she continues to face death threats.

fave

Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Marilyn Mosby’s ‘Bogus’ Federal Indictment Is Rooted In ‘Racial Animus,’ Her Attorney Says

The new federal indictment accusing Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby of lying on a COVID-19 loan application comes after a failed investigation partially rooted in racism that is desperate to make any charges stick, her defense attorney said.

fave

Source: NewsOne

$3b in suspicious transactions last year - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

SOME $3.177 billion in suspicious financial transactions were reported to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIUTT) last fiscal year, Finance Minister Colm Imbert told the House of Representatives in a statement on Friday.

He said these consisted of 1,449 completed transactions wor

fave

Source: Home - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Planning Minister: Trinidad and Tobago can access Euros from 800m fund - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Planning and Development Minister Camille Robinson-Regis said TT is still eligible to bid for funding access from regional resources worth 800 million Euros. She said the funds are available under a new co-operation framework being implemented by the European Union (EU). At a meeting with EU

fave

Source: Home - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Texas School Board Member Getting Death Threats For Racist Comments About Black Teachers

A Texas school board trustee says he and his family have been the subject of death threats after comments he made at school board meetings falsely equating Black teachers and high school dropout rates.

fave

Source: NewsOne

WITCO launches new cigarette packaging - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

West Indian Tobacco (Witco) is introducing new packaging for all its products — Dunhill, Lucky Strike/ Du Maurier, Lucky Strike/ Broadway and Rothman. The repacking is part of a Ministry of Health mandate to include graphic or pictorial health warnings in accordance with the Tobacco Control (A

fave

Source: Home - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

A Letter From an American Soldier has Been Delivered to his Family — 76 Years After he Mailed It

Angelina Gonsalves received an unexpected, yet cherished, delivery from the US Postal Service last month -- a letter her late husband wrote to his mother while deployed overseas in 1945.

fave

Source: DW – Culture. Current.

Monkey Town teen missing - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Tableland police are currently looking for 13-year-old Mariah Richards. Newsday understands Richards left her First Branch Trace home at 8.45am on Monday to go to a nearby shop. When the teen did not return home hours later, a relative reported her missing to Tableland police. She was wear

fave

Source: Home - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

8-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot While Petting Horses Outside In Georgia - Blavity

An 8-year-old girl was killed in a senseless act of violence in Augusta, Georgia. Authorities organized a search pursuing two suspects in the fatal shooting of the young girl who was shot while petting horses at her home on Saturday. Arbrie Leigh Anthony, an honor-roll student at Jenkins-White

fave

Source: Blavity News

Pregnant Congolese immigrant fatally shot in front of her family in Louisville

A pregnant mother and wife, who immigrated to the U.S. from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to escape the violence and war in her native country, was fatally shot in front of her family in Louisville in the wee hours of Sunday. According to the Louisville Courier Journal, 39-year-old Nyota

fave

Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

Fired! White Couple Loses Job After Video Showing Racist Tirade On New York Train

Liz Edelkind said she was with her 10-year-old son, her husband and two others, as they were on their way home from a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden when she asked a white couple if they could change seats so her family could all sit together—and that's when the couple attacked them.

fave

Source: Black America Web

Omicron Variant Affects Back-to-School Plans | USVI News | WCVI-TV

fave

Source: USVI News | WCVI-TV

19 dead, including 9 children, in NYC apartment fire | BlackPressUSA

THE SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said the fire “started in a malfunctioning electric space heater” in an apartment unit spanning the second and third floors of the 19-story building. The door of the apartment was left open, allowing smoke to quickly spread throughout the

fave

Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA

Report On Baltimore’s GTTF Scandal Reveals Over Two Decades Of Police Corruption

An investigative report led by Steptoe & Johnson LLP produced a more than 660-page document that spelled out all sorts of crimes being committed by the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force, from robbing and beating residents to dealing drugs.

fave

Source: Black America Web

18th omicron case found in Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

ANOTHER person has been found with the omicron strain of covid19 bringing the total number of people detected with this variant to 18, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday. "The case had no history of recent travel but was in contact with recently-returned travellers, approximately one week

fave

Source: Home - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

IN MEMORIAM: Homegoing service for activist, journalist Mel Reeves | BlackPressUSA

THE MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN RECORDER — Reeves described himself as a political and human rights activist, journalist/commentary writer, and organizer. He had a long and storied history with the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR), serving most recently as the community editor. He worked diligently and

fave

Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA

COMMENTARY: Schools and streets have been named after Martin Luther King Jr. | Post News Group

Those who misrepresent King and Critical Race Theory are illogical, and they only reveal their fear of him. There is no need to fear this American Black preacher who preached nonviolence and love. King was a peaceful warrior who was radically obedient to Jesus, who taught us to love even our

fave

Source: Post News Group | PNG-0

Maya Angelou Becomes First Black Woman to Appear on US Quarter as Treasury Begins Distribution

A new US quarter featuring the late Maya Angelou went into circulation Monday, the US Mint announced, making the legendary poet and activist the first Black woman ever to appear on the coin.

fave

Source: DW – Culture. Current.

Jay-Z & Team ROC Client Being Denied Compassionate Release Due To Violation Over Fried Chicken

Although Team ROC client Valon Vailes has done the work to qualify for compassionate release, Jay-Z's criminal justice reform organization says prosecutors are using minor violations to rationalize his imprisonment, including one petty charge that involves a smuggled piece of fried chicken.

fave

Source: Black America Web

Black Women Talk Tech acquires Black Female Founders | Afro

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Black Women Talk Tech, a global collective of Black women tech founders, announced Wednesday that it acquired the assets of Black Female Founders (#BFF), a social impact platform designed to increase exposure for

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby Charged With Falsifying Mortgage Loan Application - Blavity

Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby was indicted on federal charges on Thursday. She's been charged with filing false information and paperwork for loan applications to buy two vacation homes in Florida, HuffPost reports . According to the Department of Justice, Mosby is charged with two

fave

Source: Blavity News

Twin Cities to require proof of vaccination for bars, restaurants entry

'This policy will help expand our ability to prevent the spread of COVID while keeping our local economy moving forward.' Source

fave

Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

EXCLUSIVE: VP Kamala Harris Talks Ending Voter Suppression to Black Press | The Michigan Chronicle

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the National Newspaper Publishers Association about voting rights and more. Still shot courtesy of the National Newspaper Publishers Association From protecting voting rights in America and ensuring safer roads for pedestrians to lowering insulin prices for

fave

Source: Michigan Chronicle - Powered by Real Times Media

Lesley Lokko named first Black curator of Venice Architecture Biennale

Scottish-Ghanaian architect, academic and novelist Lesley Lokko has been appointed to curate the Venice Architecture… The post Lesley Lokko named first Black curator of Venice Architecture Biennale appeared first on Ghanaian American Journal.

fave

Source: Ghanaian American Journal - Conveying the Ghanaian-American Narrative to the world

8-Year-Old Georgia Girl Killed In Drive-By Shooting While Petting Horses Outside Her Home - The New York Beacon

On Saturday, an 8-year-old girl was shot in the head while petting horses outside her Augusta home, resulting in a search for suspects accused in the fatal shooting. Officials say three suspects were arrested in the homicide investigation, according to WRDW News. Arbrie Leigh Anthony, an

fave

Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information

More from theGrio

Megan Thee Stallion denies Fashion Nova pieces stolen from other designers - TheGrio

Chrissy Teigen gave herself 'permission to feel complete, utter grief' after pregnancy loss - TheGrio

Netflix removes 'Chappelle Show' at Dave Chappelle's request : TheGrio

AOC, Ilhan Omar petitioning to block Biden's chief of staff : TheGrio

Fantasia announces pregnancy: 'Keep trying and you will conceive' : TheGrio

27 COVID deaths at Illinois vets nursing home prompts probe - TheGrio

Meghan Markle reveals she suffered miscarriage in July: 'Unbearable grief' - TheGrio

Republicans sue to stop Wisconsin vote certification - TheGrio

With US in COVID-19 panic, Sen. Perdue saw stock opportunity - TheGrio

Barack Obama to be honored next month by PEN America - TheGrio

Cardi B calls out Wiz Khalifa after taking offense to tweet about Grammys - TheGrio

John James officially concedes Senate race to Gary Peters - TheGrio

Scotland becomes first country to make tampons and pads free - TheGrio

Trump pardons Flynn despite guilty plea in Russia probe - TheGrio

Faizon Love sues for racial discrimination over ‘Couples Retreat’ poster - TheGrio

Trump-supporting sheriff who visited WH charged with theft - TheGrio

Marcy Lab School democratizing path to six-figure income in tech for Black, brown students - TheGrio

Trans woman sues Georgia prisons over alleged assaults for second time

Trump reportedly plans to pardon Michael Flynn - TheGrio

Georgia woman pulls gun on two Black boys riding their bikes - TheGrio

Florida homeowner files lawsuit against HOA over order to remove BLM flag - TheGrio

YouTube suspends Trump favorite OANN for spreading misinformation - TheGrio

Barack Obama talks record with Black community on 'Breakfast Club' - TheGrio

California inmates accused of stealing $1 billion in virus unemployment aid - TheGrio

Ravens-Steelers Thanksgiving game moved to Sunday due to COVID-19 outbreak - TheGrio

Ciara hints at baby No. 4 in TikTok video with bestie Vanessa Bryant - TheGrio

Dr. Fauci and Byron Allen talk COVID-19 outlook for Black America

Netflix developing ‘Forty Acres’ from Cheo Hodari Coker and Jay-Z

Tayshia Adams opens up about race on 'The Bachelorette'

5 things to watch over Thanksgiving break no matter your mood

Indiana asks US Supreme Court to deny parental rights to same-sex couples - TheGrio

The Weeknd slams 'corrupt' Grammys after nominations snub - TheGrio

Lamar Odom prepping docuseries about his life and career : TheGrio

Hosea Chanchez pays tribute to Brandy: 'You are the Grammy' - TheGrio

Sen. David Perdue claimed he was discriminated against as a white man : TheGrio

Philadelphia mom says son gunned down for testifying: 'They killed him' : TheGrio

GA secretary of state voted for Trump, but that didn't stop attacks on family : TheGrio

Rev. Raphael Warnock responds to opponent Loeffler's campaign attacks : TheGrio

Obama memoir 'A Promised Land' breaks record with 1.7 million in sales : TheGrio

Jay-Z named chief visionary officer of new cannabis company : TheGrio

Halle Berry responds to LisaRaye McCoy's bedroom claims: 'Ask my man' : TheGrio

Lauren London adds new Nipsey Hussle tattoo based on a note he once wrote her - TheGrio

Texas refused benefits for prison employee who died from virus, family reveals - TheGrio

Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton credits dad for his success: 'He's a real hero' - TheGrio

Americans risk traveling over Thanksgiving despite warnings : TheGrio

Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey arrive together in ATL for Thanksgiving - TheGrio

Dallas Cowboys strength coach Markus Paul is dead at 54 - TheGrio

How the Brava Smart Oven can upgrade your holiday meals - TheGrio

Supreme Court blocks NY coronavirus limits on houses of worship : TheGrio

To celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate the murder of Native Americans : TheGrio

Lifestyle Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)