Women activists working to change black stereotypes on reality TV
OPINION - Meet four women who are making a difference in starting intelligent conversations around the genre of reality TV and its depiction of black women...
Why black women's history is important to commemorate
ESSAY - As Women's History Month progresses on theGrio, we invite you to participate as we fortify ourselves with the powerful histories of the famous and everyday women who have made a way for us to enjoy today...
theGrio’s 100: Ava DuVernay, 1st black woman to win Sundance best director
theGRIO's 100 - In 2012 Ava DuVernay made history by becoming the first black woman to win the Best Director accolade at the Sundance Film Festival for her second feature, 'Middle of Nowhere.'
7 Valentine’s ideas for single ladies
CLUTCH - Public service announcement: not all single girls are ugly and depressed with low self-esteem. Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and believe it or not, we can celebrate just like everyone else...
Fear of a black stove: Are women still putting in work in the kitchen?
ESSAY - Back in the day, growing up down south my mother always made sure I had a fully balanced meal for dinner every night, but it seems that’s simply not the case today for young, professional women...
Essence magazine editor-in-chief Constance White announces her exit
CLUTCH - According to The Maynard Institute, Essence magazine Editor-in-Chief Constance White is leaving her role as well as the beauty editor Corynne L. Corbett and the creative director Greg Monfries...
theGrio's 100: Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston and Dr. Gayle K. Porter, promoting health among midlife women
theGRIO'S 100 - Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston and Dr. Gayle K. Porter have both received numerous honors for their work. Together, they have pooled their expertise and formed Prime Time Sister Circles -- focused on black women’s emotional and physical health...
Remembering black women who have served
theGRIO REPORT - New York's Daily News has published an essay in honor of black women who have served in the military to commemorate Black History Month...
Author of 'The Twelve Tribes of Hattie' is 'stunned' by sudden fame
On the eve of the airing of Ayana Mathis' interview with Oprah Winfrey about her debut novel, she chatted with theGrio about how the success of 'The Twelve Tribes of Hattie' has changed her life.
10 things black women need to know about heart disease
Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease; the death rate is 30 percent higher for Black women than their White counterparts. When it comes to preventing heart disease, awareness and action are powerful weapons.
