Aloha, Obama! A hometown tour of the Hawaiian islands
SLIDESHOW - When President Obama returns to his native Hawaii, he enjoys everything from the island's legendary beaches, to golf, and authentic local dishes...
Urban artwork takes center stage in New York City
VIDEO - Off the beaten path, there is another art scene -- one where many up-and-coming artists are thriving, just waiting to make it big...
How African-Americans can travel on a budget
CLUTCH - There are more and more travel guides catering specifically to African-American travelers' needs...
Slideshow: Feelin' the beat at annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
SLIDESHOW - Pete Rock, CL Smooth, Money Making Jam Boys, Curren$y, Skyzoo, Fashawn and others take the celebration back to it's roots...
Essence Music Festival celebrates more than music
VIDEO - It's the end of another Essence Music Festival weekend, sixteen to be exact. What a weekend...
Slideshow: The search for music's soul in America
SLIDESHOW - Jam, swing and rock and roll through the summer heat by soothing the soul with a little bit of rhythm and blues at these musical gems...
Essence Fest returns joy to New Orleans amid spill
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - This weekend's Essence Music Festival is helping New Orleans overcome the perception that the city has been fouled by the oil spill...
The do's and don'ts of family reunions
theGRIO REPORT - Here are some steps and tips developed by Ione Vargus, a professor and dean emerita at Temple University, that will help ensure a successful family reunion...
Slideshow: The best historically black beaches in America
SLIDESHOW - Pack the sun screen, grab the shades and roll out to a beach this summer. TheGrio features several historic black beaches every family should explore...
Discovering our roots in the 'African Capital of Brazil'
Most of the slaves brought to Brazil were first taken to and "broken" in Salvador da Bahia before being sent to work elsewhere. Today, Bahia is known as the "African Capital of Brazil"...
