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theGrio’s 100: McGill brothers making it big in classical music

theGRIO's 100 - Anthony McGill and Demarre McGill are brothers who, although born and raised on Chicago’s tough South Side, have both miraculously achieved stellar levels of success in the world of classical music...

theGrio’s 100: Peter Ramsey, 1st African-American to direct an animated film

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theGRIO's 100 - The first African-American to direct an animated feature, his first film 'Rise of the Guardians' has earned the former storyboard artist several nominations and accolades...

theGrio’s 100: Ava DuVernay, 1st black woman to win Sundance best director

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theGRIO's 100 - In 2012 Ava DuVernay made history by becoming the first black woman to win the Best Director accolade at the Sundance Film Festival for her second feature, 'Middle of Nowhere.'

theGrio’s 100: Nick Cave, Chicago artist blends fashion and politics

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theGRIO's 100 - Nick Cave, 53, is a Chicago-based visual artist whose “Soundsuits” are bringing the fine art world a new appreciation of sound, performance and movement...

theGrio’s 100: Beyoncé’s stylist Ty Hunter bridges high fashion and pop

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theGRIO's 100 - The celebrity fashion expert’s keen eye is behind the red carpet looks and stunning video presentations that have made jaws drop for over a decade...

theGrio’s 100: Tripoli Patterson, surfer brings new vibe to fine art

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theGRIO's 100 - Tripoli Patterson is an East Coast champion surfer who uses the skills he learned in his sport to successfully navigate the world of fine art...

theGrio’s 100: RZA, Wu-Tang Clan member hones directing and acting chops

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theGRIO'S 100 - RZA has now made not only his directorial debut but also flexed his chops as the screenwriter and star of the kung-fu flick 'Man With The Iron Fists'...

theGrio’s 100: Laura Smalls, designer who dresses the first lady

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theGRIO's 100 - Michelle Obama has brought national attention to black designer Laura Smalls, who is known among the fashionable set for lovely clothing that is feminine and tailored...

theGrio’s 100: Nzinga Knight, designer who is making modest Muslim fashions fabulous

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theGRIO's 100 - Nzinga Knight is a black American designer whose style mixes a sense of chic born of her life as a native New Yorker with the modesty inspired by her Muslim faith...

theGrio’s 100: Novelist Dinaw Mengestu brings voices of African immigrants to light

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theGRIO'S 100 - Dinaw Mengestu, 34, has been praised for his work exploring the identities of Africans transitioning to life in America and those still inhabiting the often war-torn regions those immigrants sought to escape.

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The Arts

theGrio’s 100: McGill brothers making it big in classical music

theGrio’s 100: Peter Ramsey, 1st African-American to direct an animated film

theGrio’s 100: Ava DuVernay, 1st black woman to win Sundance best director

theGrio’s 100: Nick Cave, Chicago artist blends fashion and politics

theGrio’s 100: Beyoncé’s stylist Ty Hunter bridges high fashion and pop

theGrio’s 100: Tripoli Patterson, surfer brings new vibe to fine art

theGrio’s 100: RZA, Wu-Tang Clan member hones directing and acting chops

theGrio’s 100: Laura Smalls, designer who dresses the first lady

theGrio’s 100: Nzinga Knight, designer who is making modest Muslim fashions fabulous

theGrio’s 100: Novelist Dinaw Mengestu brings voices of African immigrants to light

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