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Memorial service for 1st black Naval Academy grad

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (AP) - About 200 people honored the first black graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at a memorial service Wednesday, recalling a man of courage who helped open doors for generations of minorities decades before the civil rights era...

Grio’s 100: Feeding the hungry and homeless

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theGRIOs 100 - Elisabeth Omilami has dedicated her life helping others. After her father passed away, Omilami took over his foundation, Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless, and expanded its reach to help even more of those in need.

Grio's 100: Ending teen violence after son's murder

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theGRIO's 100 - Sonya Arrington started Mothers Against Teen Violence, a non-profit organization that raises awareness about teen violence, after her son was killed...

Grio’s 100: First black female major general

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theGRIOs 100 - Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson is the first black woman to hold her rank in the history of the U.S. Army. Before this position, she was already the highest-ranking African American female in the military branch.

Grio's 100: 'Bo' Young III, changes way we give

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theGRIO's 100 - Andrew 'Bo' Young, III is the CEO of Give Locally, a website that pre-screens and posts the needs of everyday Americans on the site...

Grio’s 100: Ex-NFLer Jason Taylor gives back

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theGRIO's 100 - Recently retired Miami Dolphins linebacker Jason Taylor is giving back to the community that supported him during his football career...

TheGrio’s 100: Nicholas Cobb, spreads ‘Comfort and Joy’ to homeless through foundation

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theGRIO's 100 - When he was four years old, Nicholas saw a homeless family living under a bridge. That image stuck out in his mind, and Cobb decided to do something...

TheGrio’s 100: ‘Ludacris, rapper helps underserved youth through his foundation

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theGRIOs 100 - Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor Christopher 'Ludacris' Bridges, 34, is well-known in music circles, but through the Ludacris Foundation, Bridges' commitment to helping youth of all ages has also been nationally recognized...

TheGrio’s 100: Tamika Mallory, executive director for the National Action Network

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theGRIO's 100 - Tamika Mallory was named executive director of the National Action Network two years ago...

TheGrio’s 100: Alie Kabba, bridging African immigrant communities together

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theGRIO's 100 - Alie Kabba is the executive director of the United African Organization, a Chicago-based group comprised of multiple African national associations dedicated to empowering African immigrants and refugees in Illinois...

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Memorial service for 1st black Naval Academy grad

Grio’s 100: Feeding the hungry and homeless

Grio's 100: Ending teen violence after son's murder

Grio’s 100: First black female major general

Grio's 100: 'Bo' Young III, changes way we give

Grio’s 100: Ex-NFLer Jason Taylor gives back

TheGrio’s 100: Nicholas Cobb, spreads ‘Comfort and Joy’ to homeless through foundation

TheGrio’s 100: ‘Ludacris, rapper helps underserved youth through his foundation

TheGrio’s 100: Tamika Mallory, executive director for the National Action Network

TheGrio’s 100: Alie Kabba, bridging African immigrant communities together

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