Obama girls debut as young ladies
SLIDESHOW - Over the last four years, we have seen Malia and Sasha Obama develop from little girls into young ladies....
The undeniable aura of the black first lady
OPINION - First lady Michelle Obama is confident, graceful, genuine, and the ultimate defining symbol of a black woman’s aura....
Michelle Obama wows at convention in Tracy Reese dress
The sleeveless, custom-made frock was cut from a pink brocade fabric in an A-line shape, flaring out with a color change to baby blue at the garment's hem.
Hollywood celebs mourn Michael Clarke Duncan
theGRIO SLIDESHOW - Today Hollywood is mourning the death of Michael Clarke Duncan. Here are some celebrity Tweets about the death of 'The Green Mile' star...
Remembering 'Baby' Chris Lighty
OPINION - Like a lot of young hip hop executives, Lighty learned the record industry fundamentals at Def Jam Records under the leadership of Russell Simons and Lyor Cohen, but real success and influence came as a result of his entrepreneurship...
African prints in European styles: Try on this fall fashion trend
Couture runways and the concrete walkways of the streets are evidence that the use of African prints is expanding in fashion, but with modern European styling and a fresh sensibility.
Jay-Z, Blue Ivy take a helicopter ride
theGRIO SLIDESHOW: In new photos, the 'Empire State of Mind' rapper, Jay-Z, is seen arriving in New York City via helicopter with his 8-month-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter...
VH1’s reality programming isn't just 'harmless entertainment'
OPINION - Some disturbing trends in the black community regarding rates of domestic violence might decrease when we stop tolerating harmful shows like 'Love and Hip-Hop' that promote relational aggression...
Plus size designer Monif C. talks dressing sexy in every season
In business since 2005, New York City-based mother-daughter team Elaine and Monif Clarke founded their plus size clothing company, Monif C., with a desire to give more options to women with full curves.
Rapper Azealia Banks gets her own MAC lipstick
Banks’ Fashion Night Out performance will coincide with the launch of her lipstick with the beauty company, according to Glamazons Blog[.]
