Is Beyoncé really a feminist?

OPINION - The Beyoncé Ms. cover story is sparking discussion about the intersection of race and gender and more specifically about the notion of 'respectability politics' that seems to only apply to women of color...

Charles Ramsey is a hero, not a joke

OPINION - Ramsey's humorous, animated style of storytelling is just as worthy of attention as a more traditional approach. He deserves respect, not Auto-Tune...

Rand Paul, you can talk about black history -- just get it right

OPINION - Some GOPers, Sen. Paul included, love to bring up the fact that Abraham Lincoln 'freed the slaves'...

'Accidental Racist': The worst song ever?

OPINION - This song would be more accurately titled 'White Privilege and an Unfortunate Middle-Aged Rapper...'

New York Observer's 'most influential' list overlooks black political icons

OPINION - The New York Observer recently put out an article titled 'The 100 Most Influential New Yorkers of the Past 25 Years' and a whopping six black people made the list...

Is Quvenzhané Wallis’ Oscar nomination a blessing or a curse?

theGRIO REPORT - Let’s take a look at the career trajectory of three pint-sized actors with Oscar wins to see what might be in store for little Quvenzhané should she take home a golden statue...

How to deal with unwanted gifts

theGRIO REPORT - Someone thought enough of you to give you a Christmas present, but the problem is -- you hate it. Do you exchange it at the store? Do you re-gift it? What will you tell the gift giver?...

Are black men America's new daytime darlings?

OPINION - With Steve Harvey and Michael Strahan both scoring new daytime TV hosting gigs, it seems America has placed a wanted ad on the dating sites and is desperately seeking a black man over 6 feet tall who is charming, smart and has a great sense of humor....

Investing in original African-American art: Affordable, easy and edifying

In today’s lean economic times, purchasing art might seem frivolous (and by all means don’t have your electricity cut off for the sake of owning a painting you can only view by candlelight), but you don’t have to be a millionaire to own quality artwork.

Gabby Douglas will rise above her hair haters

OPINION - Gymnast Gabby Douglas has no time for your hair shame shenanigans. She’s too busy scooping up gold medals at the Olympics..

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