B-side of civil rights movement reaches new audience
theGRIO REPORT - Though gospel artists mainly are known for their sacred songs of comfort and consolation, they also sang protests that played a role in Jim Crow's undoing...
Slideshow: 10 ways to celebrate Black History Month from coast-to-coast
SLIDESHOW - Don't miss these diverse and educational opportunities that will allow you to gain a deeper appreciation of African-American contributions to society....
Slideshow: 15 not-to-be-missed black history destinations
SLIDESHOW - Instead of thinking of these inspirational people, visit their homes or go to a museum that features in-depth looks into these individual's lives...
B&B ties to Underground Railroad uncovered
MSNBC - Secret rooms. Hidden passageways. Trap doors. An underground escape route through a network of caves, surfacing at a nearby spring...
Slideshow: Grio getaways for the holidays
SLIDESHOW - Sure, the economy has been awfully Scrooge-like, but Santa promised a little extra in your stocking this year...
Beyoncé gifts Jay-Z the world's most expensive car
The rap mogul turned 41 on Dec. 4 and to celebrate, The Sun reports his better half bought him one of the world's fastest and most expensive production cars ever built...
Slideshow: Surprising beauty amidst struggle in Sierra Leone
SLIDESHOW - I'll remember a place full of natural beauty, the ocean, the mountains, the clear night skies....
Delta launches first US flights in decades to Liberia
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) - Before the outbreak of the conflict, major airlines like Pan American World Airways, Air France and even the Concorde flew directly to Liberia...
Slideshow: A black women's guide to 'Eat Pray Love'
SLIDESHOW - With the launch of Julia Roberts' new film, Eat, Pray, Love, women of every hue are trying to imagine themselves on a similar spiritual quest...
Slideshow: Creative cuts of Bronner Bros. Hair Show
SLIDESHOW - theGrio takes you on a fantastic journey through the latest and greatest beauty fashions -- for both men and women -- designed by and for people of color...
