Tyler, the Creator: Learn more about the potty-mouthed 2011 VMA winner
If you knew of Tyler, the Creator before he nabbed the Best New Artist award at last night's VMAs, his foul-mouthed acceptance speech wasn't shocking at all...
Lil Wayne uses MTV's VMAs as launch for new album
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The tattooed rapper closed the Video Music Awards with tunes from his new album as an ad blinked on the bottom of the screen reading: "Be the first to download 'Tha Carter IV' on iTunes."....
Is the Cherokee Nation cutting off its black roots?
theGRIO REPORT - In 1863, the Freedmen were made citizens by an act of the Cherokee National Council, which awarded them all the rights and privileges afforded members of their tribe...
08/29/11 - theGrio and CNBC Market Update
VIDEO - African American unemployment fell to 15.9 percent, and black teen unemployment declined to 39.2 percent...
Obama says will take time to recover from Irene
WASHINGTON (AP) - The president noted that the effects of Irene are still being felt in much of the country, especially New England and states like Vermont where there's been enormous flooding...
AU head: Libya rebels may be killing black workers
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - Chairman Jean Ping told reporters Monday that this is one of the reasons the AU is refusing to recognize the National Transitional Council as the country's interim government.
Beyoncé makes a big impact with her first baby
theGRIO REPORT - During the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards Beyonce announced that she and her husband Jay-Z are expecting thier first child...
Bachmann says hurricane, earthquake are divine warnings to DC
"Listen to the American people, because the American people are roaring right now," Bachmann continued...
Barry Bonds' conviction upheld by judge
(AP) - Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction has been upheld by a federal judge, who denied the home run king's motion for a new trial or acquittal on the charge...
Serena Williams: 'I don't think about' '09 tirade
NEW YORK (AP) - Rolling her eyes, she said: "Oh, my God. That was, like, two years ago."...
