Harlem Children's Zone sparks $10 million contest
theGRIO REPORT - The Zone, which covers 97 square blocks of Harlem is a neighborhood legendary for black culture and deep poverty, is now educating more than 8,000 children in New York...
US religious leaders send over 300 homes to Haiti
VIDEO - There are still hundreds of thousands of Haitian people who are in need after January's earthquake. Religious volunteers in America have stepped up in a big way...
Ghana soccer team to be honored by government
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) - Ghana's president said the country's World Cup players will be given national honors and $20,000 each after making Africa proud with their performance in South Africa...
Mary J. Blige earns GED, may be Howard-bound
WASHINGTON - Blige dropped out of high school during her junior year, according to Starpulse.com. Ambition, however, is definitely not something she is lacking...
Serena Williams wins 4th Wimbledon title
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Williams served nine aces, broke three times and never faced a break point in nine service games. She finished the tournament without dropping a set...
Ghana's Black Stars a bright spot for Africa at World Cup
theGRIO REPORT - The Black Stars' berth in the quarter-finals of this year's World Cup has restored some of the confidence that an African country would go far...
Mandela sends message of support to Ghana team
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - "We join everybody on the continent in wishing you success in the tournament going forward"...
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...
Forgotten Negro Leaguers honored at the grave
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Three baseball fans continue their quest to locate every former Negro leagues player without a headstone and do their share to right the wrong...
South Shore Drill Team gives hope to Chicago kids
VIDEO - In the midst of tragedy and chaos, shines a sliver of hope for Chicago kids and teens...
