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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 13, 2013
Trayvon Martin’s parents chose Twitter to share their disappointment, while expressing gratitude towards supporters.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 13, 2013
Twitter reactions to George Zimmerman’s ‘not guilty’ verdict have been swift and are full of the intense feeling that has characterized the trial for many.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 12, 2013
Jordan Rice and Jessica Moreland both found love with each other after enduring the type of tragedy that could shatter one’s hope to ever love again deeply.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
theGRIO REPORT – Kanye West’s new daughter North is not the only new addition to the superstars long list of creative (or procreative) projects…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
The Essence Festival marketplace is an intimate part of the experience that focuses on black artisans and businesses, a perfect […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 7, 2013
theGRIO REPORT This Sunday morning, the Essence Festival kicked off a worship service that was shaking the rafters of the New Orleans Morial Convention Center…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 6, 2013
VIDEO – No discussion of the state of African-American womanhood would be complete without delving into the images of black women presented through reality TV…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 6, 2013
VIDEO – MSNBC host Tamron Hall invited Essence magazine editor-in-cheif emeritus Susan Taylor to discuss mentoring young African-Americans…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 6, 2013
VIDEO – Scholar and MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry spoke to civil rights activist Myrlie Evers-Williams about significant changes in the Voting Rights Act…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 5, 2013
The gigantic, free convention center experience — the complementary arm of the Essence Festival — is nothing short of extraordinary.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 3, 2013
On Monday, Dior presented its Fall/Winter 2013/2014 haute couture collection in Paris during fashion week. In addition to a colorful collection composed of daring garments, black models walked the Dior runway for the first time in six seasons.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 1, 2013
Prada, a label known for rarely casting models of color, has selected a black model for a new print campaign. For first time in 19 years, a woman of African decent will be a major face of the luxury fashion brand in its autumn/winter 2013 advertisements.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 24, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – What do you get when you take a group of stylish, ambitious black women and place them together in a room?…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 19, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – Today marks Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of African-Americans from slavery, a day that is widely celebrated in broad pockets of the American south. It is a time of community gatherings…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
Developed by Gina McCauley, the firebrand mind behind the blog What About Our Daughters, Blogging While Brown is now the premiere annual event for bloggers of color to connect, promote their brands, and get top-tier advice from thought leaders in the technology sector.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 17, 2013
Hot off of her big win at the French Open, she enjoyed some much-deserved down time after taking the top title spot.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 13, 2013
OPINION – Many entrepreneurs can attest that moving from dream to reality takes a considerable amount of blood, sweat and tears…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 12, 2013
Bria Murphy, Eddie Murphy’s daughter, made some startling revelations to Good Morning America about the competitive world of modelling.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 11, 2013
After the groom returned to the furniture department store a few weeks before the ceremony to find the exact spot, everything was settled. Ikea stores have hosted weddings before in many of its locations internationally.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 10, 2013
SLIDESHOW – This has been a banner year for black performers on Broadway. But, black stars also rocked the red carpet in addition to taking home Tony Awards trophies…