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Christmas

The Preacher’s WifeWhitney Houston, Denzel Washington and Courtney B. Vance play memorable roles in an updated version of The Bishop’s Wife.  Dudley (Washington) is an angel who has come to save a struggling church and the marriage of its minister (Vance) and his wife (Houston).

The top 10 black holiday movies

Talia Whyte
SLIDESHOW - Here are a choice few holiday films with black characters in leading roles that spread Christmas cheer...
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Black doll most sought after Xmas gift

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - 'Doc McStuffins', this year's breakout children's show, has been officially dubbed the most sought after gift this holiday season...
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: People receive free food from the American Red Cross in the heavily damaged Rockaway neighborhood where a large section of the iconic boardwalk was washed away on November 14, 2012 in the Queens borough of New York City. Two weeks after Superstorm Sandy slammed into parts of New York and New Jersey, thousands are still without power and heat. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

How to give back during the holidays

Brittany Tom
theGRIO REPORT - Here are some organizations that we recommend giving back to this holiday season, from donating funds the Sandy Hook Elementary victims to giving blankets and food to those still impacted by the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy...
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Snoop Dogg plays Moses in 'rap battle' with Santa Claus

Carrie Healey
VIDEO - In the Epic Rap Battles of History's latest video, rapper Snoop Dogg plays Moses and engages in a hip-hop battle with Santa Claus...
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Author Kirsten West Savali and her father

Remembering lost loved ones during the holidays

Kirsten West Savali
ESSAY - Even though your loved one may not be here physically, he or she can be here in spirit if you let them...
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Keep in mind how long the food on the buffet table has been sitting out unrefrigerated. © evgenyb - Fotolia.com

Are your holiday leftovers safe?

Constance Brown-Riggs
theGRIO REPORT - Food sitting at room temperature for over two hours creates the perfect environment for food poisoning...
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Save money with these last-minute gift ideas

Tai and Tarin Perry, Madame Noire Business
MADAME NOIRE - You are more likely to purchase on impulse when shopping a week or less before Christmas. Impulse buys can lead you into a financial crisis...
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First lady Michelle Obama, with first dog Bo, reads "The Night Before Christmas," next to Jordyn Akuoko, 5, during an annual event at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

First lady keeps mum on president's Christmas gift

Ken Thomas, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is keeping mum on what she plans to get President Barack Obama for Christmas.

Joined by first dog Bo, Mrs. Obama

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7 must-have tech gifts for the bachelor who has everything

Branden J. Peters, BlackEnterprise.com
What do you get for the guy with a nice bachelor pad, stylish clothes and a little more disposable income than the family man? Simple, get him a tech item that he’ll love.
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First lady Michelle Obama

First lady Michelle Obama drops off 900 gifts for Toys for Tots

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama dropped off 900 gifts yesterday as part of a Toys for Tots event in Washington, D.C. An annual drive of the Marine Corps, the campaign received the huge donation from the White House where Mrs. Obama began collecting toys for the program in 2009...
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