Grio's 100: Morehouse School of Medicine Dean
theGRIO's 100 - founder of the Center for Women's Health Research at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, devoted to studying diseases that are most prevalent in women of color...
Grio's 100: Desiree Rogers, from White House to CEO
theGRIO'S 100 - Desiree Rogers was the White House social secretary during President Obama's first year and a half in office...
Grio's 100: Melissa Harris-Perry, race and cable news
theGRIO's 100 - After guest-hosting for MSNBC's 'Rachel Maddow Show' and appearing on MSNBC and NBC for years, Melissa Harris-Perry is getting her own show on MSNBC...
Grio's 100: Maya Rudolph a hit on big, small screen
theGRIO's 100 - Actress and comedienne Maya Rudolph has been making us laugh for more than a decade...
Grio’s 100: Feeding the hungry and homeless
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
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
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: Janet Mock, transgender advocate
theGRIO's 100 - Born and raised Charles Mock, Janet Mock bucked societal norms early on...
Grio’s 100: Rep. Frederica Wilson, fights for voiceless
theGRIO's 100 - Rep. Frederica Wilson has made a great name for herself as she represents the 17th congressional district of Florida...
Grio's 100: Radcliffe Bailey, creating art from history
theGRIOs 100 - Radcliffe Bailey has been described as one of the most prominent living artists in Atlanta, known for his installation and mixed-media works depicting African and American history.
