Students travel to Africa on Sweet Mentoring Mission
VIDEO - A trip to Agogo, Ghana changed the lives of seven Broward and Miami-Dade people.
Volunteering in Haiti: Good intentions not enough
MAPLAT, Haiti (AP) - I went to Haiti last year after the earthquake, driven by an excited but vague notion of doing some good in a hurting country...
Where are the people of color in national parks?
MSNBC - The National Park system is often called "America's Best Idea," but according to a new report, it remains more like terra incognita for many people of color...
Summer camp for future doctors and scientists
VIDEO - A summer camp at Southern Methodist University in Dallas is grooming 80 future scientists and doctors from minority groups under-represented in those fields...
NBC's Mara Schiavocampo talks travel, offers tips
Emmy Award-winning journalist and NBC News correspondent Mara Schiavocampo is a pioneer in the field of digital reporting...
Get a real taste of New Orleans this summer
theGRIO VIDEO - Local outdoor musicians and the world-famous beignets are only a few reasons why you should visit the wonderful city...
Slideshow: Celebrity sponsored summer camps
SLIDESHOW - Check out these images of celebrities who make camping cool and inspire the youth of our nation to be there very best...
Slideshow: theGrio's summer reading list
SLIDESHOW - Regardless of how you read--be it traditional hardback, electronic device, or smart phone--summer is the perfect time to retreat in the shade with a good book...
A look at some of the best men's only spas nationwide
Here's a look at some of the "No Women Allowed" spas across the country just for you men...
Eating your way through New Orleans
Sink your teeth into New Orleans culture and experience its restaurant scene...
