Olympian-turned-exec overcomes loss, teaches a lesson: 'Never give up'
theGRIO REPORT - His story is a prime example of what can happen if you never give up and believe in yourself...
Young Muslim changes face of fencing
theGRIO's 100 - Ibtihaj Muhammad is an African American Muslim and a professional fencer, about the rarest combination to set foot in a fencing match...
Young black fencer goes for Olympic gold
Daryl Homer isn’t what you would call your typical successful young black athlete. He doesn’t dominate a sport with a ball or play anything that has to do with a basket...
Black Hollywood weighs whether to support Obama again
When Mattie Lawson's husband, Michael, suggested in 2003 that they consider hosting a political fundraiser at their lavish Los Angeles estate for a new up-and-comer in the field, she immediately said no.
Black Muslim is changing the face of fencing
theGRIO VIDEO - Ibti, as she's known to her friends, is as unique a site on the fencing circuit as you'll see -- a young African-American Muslim woman who chooses to wear a headscarf or hijab while she fences...
