Report: 70 percent of black kids can't swim
VIDEO - A recent study by the USA Swimming Foundation found that 70 percent of African American and 60 percent of Hispanic children do not know how to swim...
Study: Spanking may lead to mental illness
theGRIO REPORT - A new study out of Pediatrics shows the link between spanking and several mental disorders later in life...
13-year-old publishes book to cope with mom's cancer
At 10 years old, DaeQuan Morrison was dealing with one of the most frightening situations of his life...
Dwyane Wade's ex-wife pleads the Fifth
The former wife of Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade was ordered by a Cook County judge to temporarily shift visits with her children from Chicago to Florida...
5 children held hostage in Connecticut
CONNECTICUT - A little girl shared her frightening story on Tuesday night, after she was allegedly held hostage inside her New Haven home...
When is it too soon for cell phones?
OPINION - There are huge pluses and minuses when it comes to cell phones and online use and the Obamas are taking no chances...
Struggling single father of 4 sons has 'everything'
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - Several years ago, Roosevelt Johnson was trying to make it in comedy when he learned that the mother of his children was in legal trouble and was about to lose custody of their four sons...
How black dads play an active role
theGRIO REPORT - Any fool can be a father but it takes someone special to be a loving and supportive dad. That’s the message a new movement of black men are advocating....
What does Father's Day mean to you?
SLIDESHOW - TheGrio is celebrating Father's Day this year by asking this question on the streets of New York City.
Black fathers are making their kids a priority
Recent studies suggests that black fathers are more involved in raising their children and even others kids than many believe...
