African

7 people of African descent make Forbes' 2013 list of world's richest

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

theGRIO REPORT - It is notable that out of the seven richest people of African decent in the world, six of them hail from the African continent itself. This certainly makes Africa an important region to watch in the world of finance and business...

Viola Davis embraces her African roots in 'Beautiful Creatures'

Courtney Garcia

theGRIO REPORT - During an interview with theGrio Viola Davis says she now aims to progress her career by taking on roles against stereotype, and steering clear of redundancy

South African president says Mandela improving

Christopher Torchia, Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela was seriously ill but has steadily improved over the last few days after being diagnosed with a lung infection...

Forbes: World's most powerful black women

Carrie Healey

SLIDESHOW - Eleven amazing African and black American women made the cut, including Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, and Beyoncé...

School calls animal print African-American 'attire'

theGrio

A North Carolina elementary school is under fire for suggesting that African-American 'attire' consists of wearing animal prints...