Ms. Black United States pageant launches
Sonja McCord, founder of Ms Black United States, is running a beauty pageant across the states for women with at least 25 percent African lineage...
Historic photos of black gay men unearthed
theGRIO REPORT - Hidden in the Open is photo essay and collection of African American gay male couples throughout history going as far back as the 19th century...
Juneteenth offers black community much to celebrate
The annual Juneteenth celebration in Stockton is the anniversary of Texas abolishing of slavery...
DNA study seeks origin of Appalachia's African-Americans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - For years, varied and sometimes wild claims have been made about the origins of a group of dark-skinned Appalachian residents once known derisively as the Melungeons...
1st black to graduate from Naval Academy dies
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Retired Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Brown, the first African-American to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy, has died, the Academy said. He was 85...
Slideshow: A look back at 1970s 'Harlem, U.S.A'
SLIDESHOW - During that time, Harlem lost a third of its residents who sought refuge from its increasing crime and poverty. Those who stayed -- the barber, church-going women, children at play -- Bey captured through his camera lens...
Student launches 'African-Americans for Mitt Romney'
Jordan Cruger, an African-American student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, has created a Facebook page in hopes of garnering support from the black community...
School calls animal print African-American 'attire'
A North Carolina elementary school is under fire for suggesting that African-American 'attire' consists of wearing animal prints...
theGrio's favorite 'Dancing with the Stars' celebs
SLIDESHOW - Check out theGrio's favorite African-American contestants from 'Dancing with the Stars'....
Charlize Theron adopts black baby boy
NEWS ONE - Academy Award-winning actress Charlize Theron has adopted an African-American baby boy named Jackson, reports People Magazine...
