Young Muslim changes face of fencing
theGRIO's 100 - Ibtihaj Muhammad is an African American Muslim and a professional fencer, about the rarest combination to set foot in a fencing match...
Meet the ‘LeBron James of chess’
theGRIO'S 100 - In just four years, Bronx native Justus Williams went from chess novice to being awarded the level of chess master by the United States Chess Federation at age 12, becoming the youngest African American chess master in history...
Issa Rae, not an 'Awkward' Black Girl
theGRIO's 100 - Issa Rae is the creator of the popular 'Awkward Black Girl' web series...
Grio’s 100: Chris Broussard, NBA expert
theGRIOs 100 - Chris Broussard who has gained significant success as an ESPN sports analyst who mainly covers the NBA.
Grio’s 100: Rep. Yvette Clarke, congressional star
theGRIO's 100 - Rep. Yvette Clarke is a Brooklyn native and the youngest African American to serve in the U.S. Congress...
TheGrio's 100: Misty Copeland, ballet dancer making history
theGRIO's 100 - In 2007, Misty Copeland became the first African-American soloist at the American Ballet Theater theater in 20 years...
TheGrio's 100: Kevin Clash gives Elmo a voice
theGRIO's 100 - If you told someone the voice of Elmo belongs to a 51-year-old black man from Baltimore, they'd most likely not believe you...
TheGrio's 100: Opera singer changes course of life
theGRIO's 100 - Ryan Speedo Green is a rising bass baritone opera star who shirked a life full of obstacles to pursue his dreams...
Grio's 100: Angela Benton, founder of Black Web 2.0
theGRIO's 100 - Angela Benton founded Black Web Media in 2007 and created the site Black Web 2.0, which is dedicated to providing coverage of blacks in technology...
TheGrio's 100: Octavia Spencer, Oscar nominee
theGRIO's 100 - Known mostly for playing characters with sass, Octavia Spencer also has the chops for more serious roles, ensuring her career in Hollywood will be a long one...
