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Andrew Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor and 2018 Florida gubernatorial nominee, was arrested July 2 in Daphne, Alabama, on charges of possession of dangerous drugs (three packages of a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine) and drug paraphernalia, all found in his possession according to an incident report, along with marijuana according to jail records. He was later released, and police have not shared further details. As the news spread, many across social media chose grace...

The list of Black American billionaires features visionaries who have built massive empires across technology, private equity, media, sports, and entertainment. As of 2026, here are 18 prominent U.S.-based Black Americans who have officially entered the billionaire club: Read more at www.thegrio.com.