Last night the Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.) & the Simmons family took over Dallas with their celebrity friends to raise funds for D.E.F., a nonprofit international organization with the mission to raise money to support education initiatives that develop and empower economically disadvantage people in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource. […]
As the editorial team of Global Grind, we are shocked to read this morning that Rupert Murdoch agrees with Glenn Beck when he called the President “racist.” This type of insensitivity, ignorance and small-mindedness on the part of Mr. Murdoch is divisive and hurtful. By no means are we calling you, Mr. Murdoch, a racist. […]
Hey Grinders and Grindettes, On Friday, November 6th, Helena Hordova, Super Model and Founder of Sunflower Children held her third annual Charity Gala at the Hammerstein Ballroom, that she co hosted with Russell Simmons. Now when you think of charity galas, one might envision a pretty stuffy and boring environment where the rich and famous […]
There are a lot of great entertainers who do great things. Bill Cosby is one of them. He has always used his voice to right what he thought was wrong. However, I believe that too often Mr. Cosby has wrongly placed the blame. Bill Cosby is an example of someone from the older generation who […]
Thursday, October 29, 2009 was just like every other day of my life. Number 4. Call. Speed Dial. Girlfriend. It took no more than 5 seconds to let her know that I had arrived at our office and that I was waiting for her downstairs. It was quiet. Real quiet. This tree-lined block in Brooklyn […]
Last night at the home of Russell Simmons, Swizz Beatz was honored by the Foundation For Ethnic Understanding, which is a national non-profit dedicated to strengthening relations between ethnic communities. They are committed to the belief that direct, face-to-face dialogue between ethnic communities is the most effective path towards the reduction of bigotry and the […]
Check out some pics from Hello Kitty’s 35th Anniversary Celebration. Kimora Lee celebrated with daughters Ming Lee Simmons, and Aoki Lee Simmons in style. Kimora even rocked the signature bow while she sparkled in diamond jewelry and accessories. Take a look below. The Hello Kitty collection is designed, manufactured, and distributed by Simmons Jewelry. […]
On Wednesday October 14th, 2009 many flocked to the ultra chic Eden Rock Hotel during Miami Fashion Week to premiere the Spring 2010 collection of Argyleculture presented by Russell Simmons. With one of the largest turn outs of all the designers Russell commanded the presence of the whose who in the fashion industry The crowd […]
I remember, like it was yesterday, hearing one of my favorite rap records of all time, “Aint’ No N*gga,” while sitting in office and talking about the “Nutty Professor” soundtrack with Kevin Liles. He told me about Damon Dash, who wasn’t looking for just a record deal, he wanted a label. He and Jay weren’t […]
