7 people of African descent make Forbes' 2013 list of world's richest

theGRIO REPORT - It is notable that out of the seven richest people of African decent in the world, six of them hail from the African continent itself. This certainly makes Africa an important region to watch in the world of finance and business...

First lady Michelle Obama holds her first Google+ hangout

theGRIO REPORT - Yesterday, First lady Michelle Obama held what the White House is dubbing a “Fireside Hangout” to continue her whirlwind celebration of the third anniversary of Let's Move!...

Rihanna on her 'unbreakable' bond with Chris Brown

theGRIO REPORT - Rihanna graces the April issue of Elle UK, revealing more about her relationship with Chris Brown in the issue that is due on newsstands on March 6...

Alicia Keys talks marriage to Swizz Beatz on 'Oprah’s Master Class'

theGRIO REPORT - Alicia Keys recently revealed her deepest romantic feelings about her marriage to Swizz Beatz on 'Oprah’s Master Class,' which kicked off its second season on March 3 on OWN...

Why black women's history is important to commemorate

ESSAY - As Women's History Month progresses on theGrio, we invite you to participate as we fortify ourselves with the powerful histories of the famous and everyday women who have made a way for us to enjoy today...

'African Queen' blackface controversy

theGRIO REPORT - French publication Numéro magazine has become embroiled in controversy for featuring a 16-year-old model in bronzing make-up so deep, many have been calling it blackface...

The top looks of Kerry Washington

SLIDESHOW - If her career and fashion sense both continue to grow simultaneously and exponentially as they have through 2012, we can expect Washington to become both a major style icon...

Black stars shine at Academy Awards

SLIDESHOW - There were not many African-American stars in conspicuous attendance at the 85th Annual Academy Awards, but those who did make a red carpet appearance did so in glamorous Old Hollywood style...

President, first lady take separate vacations: What does it mean?

theGRIO REPORT - While Michelle Obama’s bangs might be a sign of mid-life stress, as she has described them, it is true that when couples take vacations apart it is a sign of relationship stress?...

WATCH: Who were the biggest black designers of NYC Fashion Week?

Fall 2013 Fashion Week just ended, and as usual it was an exciting preview of the best in American design. Black designers made a big impact among a field consisting of hundreds of shows.

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