Little-known history of America's black cowboys unearthed
theGRIO REPORT - British photographer John Ferguson and filmmaker Gregg MacDonald explore the untold history of African-American cowboys in the documentary 'The Forgotten Cowboys'...
NAACP report shows coal plant distribution burdens minorities
theGRIO REPORT - 'Coal Blooded: Putting Profits Before People' addresses the issue of coal-fired power plant pollution and its disproportionate impact on communities of color...
Biracial versus black: On President Obama's biracial identity
OPINION - These thought leaders offer interesting and at times surprising perspectives on what it means to have not only a black man, but also a biracial man, in the White House...
The Obama family’s style evolution
SLIDESHOW - Comprised of rich colors, fun prints, and traditional American cuts, the first family's style has undergone an evolution demonstrative of their growth as a tight-knit unit...
Problems at the polls? Tell theGrio!
theGRIO REPORT - If you see or experience voter intimidation, problems at the polls, or issues involving Voter ID, theGrio wants to know!...
Black women raise their political voice via Instagram
Images of black women showing their support for President Barack Obama have begun to flood the social network’s stream.
Should faith and politics mix? Bill O'Reilly asks these reverends
The political pundit recently discussed the topic with two black reverends on his show "TheO' Reilly Factor."
Elderly NYC residents in high rises are gifted with food and support
Flooding and reports of electricity losses have dominated coverage of Hurricane Sandy’s aftermath, but communities with elderly residents have recently added another dimension to the narrative.
Nene Leakes' Ebony cover sparks online debate
The photograph features a smiling Leakes raising a glass of champagne, while sitting pretty in a bathtub filled with diamonds.
Black female tattoo artist talks creativity and racism in body art world
Tattoo artist Imani K. Brown recently took some time out of her packed scheduled to share her thoughts on tattooing dark skin, succeeding as a Black female artist, advising the public on the dangers of "scratchers," and the popular tattoo request that she actually hates.
