Obama to Kenya: Reject violence during election
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - United States President Barack Obama is urging citizens in his father's homeland of Kenya to reject intimidation and violence in next month's national elections...
Eat cuisine from our roots for better health
theGRIO REPORT - The foods, robust flavors and healthy cooking techniques that were core to the wellbeing of our ancestors may actually be the path to optimal health...
White House condemns wave of violence in Egypt
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says it 'strongly condemns' the wave of violence in Egypt and says Egyptian leaders should make clear that violence is not acceptable...
Obama visit to Kenya? Only 1 day in Africa so far
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - President Barack Obama promised to visit his father's homeland — Kenya — before the end of his presidency, but of the 51 country visits Obama made the last four years, America's first black president spent less than a day in sub-Saharan Africa...
Africans in America seek to rebrand homeland
theGRIO REPORT - Sandra Appiah is on a mission. The 23-year-old wants to rebrand Africa and alter skewed perceptions of the continent....
Africa 'deserves' more places at World Cup
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Africa deserves more than five places at the World Cup, the Cameroon Football Federation president says...
theGrio's 100: Dambisa Moyo, international economist on quest to save Africa
theGRIO's 100 - International economist Dambisa Moyo is known for her groundbreaking work surrounding finance infrastructure in developing countries...
theGrio's 100: Tambay Obenson, shining light on black film with 'Shadow and Act'
theGRIO's 100 - Obenson, 38, is a Nigerian born film fanatic who aspires to bring more coverage and awareness to the work of African-Americans in the film business...
Obama's half brother running for office in Kenya
theGRIO REPORT - Another Obama is getting into electoral politics, and no, it's not Michelle Obama...
South Africa: Nelson Mandela's recovery is good
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela has recovered from his recent lung infection and a surgical procedure to remove gallstones...
