Happy b'day Denzel! The top 25 'black don't crack' celebrities
SLIDESHOW - As the summer sun heats up, tons of sunscreen is being slathered on, however the benefit of having beautiful black skin is its ability to resist wrinkles...
Boo! Blood-curdling black horror films
SLIDESHOW - This Halloween, if you're looking to curl up and watch a scary movie with someone here's a few with soul...
If theGrio cast 'The Expendables 2'...
SLIDESHOW - Terry Crews isn't too shabby but here's a look at some of the iconic action stars that Stallone and friends may have forgotten...
Meet the ‘LeBron James of chess’
theGRIO'S 100 - In just four years, Bronx native Justus Williams went from chess novice to being awarded the level of chess master by the United States Chess Federation at age 12, becoming the youngest African American chess master in history...
Happy birthday Phylicia Rashād!
SLIDESHOW - Looking back on memorable films and television shows there are several characters that stand out as unforgettable mothers...
Politics and the jobless rate
WASHINGTON (AP) - The weak May unemployment report presents President Barack Obama with a sobering reminder...
Gucci Mane sued over diamonds
Rapper Gucci Mane was sued for over $274,000 by the New York jewelry company Rafaello & Co. in unpaid jewelry fees...
Decoding Chicago's 'murder summers'
CHICAGO -- Every summer, crime and murder rates in Chicago rise significantly. Through the eyes of an affected family, The Grio examines the many factors that contribute to the city’s high summer homicide rate.
Russell Simmons to relaunch 'Argyleculture'
theGRIO REPORT - 'Russell Simmons has a new partner for the relaunch of his Argyleculture men’s label this fall — Joseph Abboud,' the fashion industry publication Women's Wear Daily reports...
Tameka Raymond talks life after Usher
theGRIO REPORT - Though millions of people may feel they personally know the multi-faceted Tameka Raymond, in reality, she remains an enigma...
