Jada Pinkett Smith defends Beyoncé's Chime for Change concert costume
OPINION - What we can say for certain is that by wearing leather panties and a sheer top, Beyoncé helped to sell millions of dollars in tickets to promote her cause...
Which leaders speak for black America?
OPINION - Is there a leadership crisis in black America? A new poll suggests African-Americans think so...
Jennifer Hudson performs at Amy Winehouse gala
NEW YORK (AP) — Jennifer Hudson performed three songs at the event, earning a standing ovation from the crowd of a few hundred...
Why black Hollywood liberals hailed Chavez
theGRIO REPORT - While many Americans considered the late Hugo Chavez to be an authoritarian dictator and foe of the U.S., for some liberal African-American entertainers like Danny Glover and Harry Belafonte, he was an ally...
Belafonte: Blacks should participate in gun debate
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) - Singer, actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte on Tuesday urged leaders in the black community to get more involved in the national debate on guns...
Common brings awareness to help free activist Leonard Peltier
NEW YORK (AP) - When Harry Belafonte asked Common to participate in a benefit concert in support of freeing Native American activist Leonard Peltier, who is serving two life sentences for the 1975 execution-style deaths of two FBI agents, he did some research before giving his answer...
Belafonte: Obama should 'work like a third world dictator'
theGRIO REPORT - Singer and social activist Harry Belafonte went on MSNBC's 'Politics Nation' last night, hosted by Al Sharpton, to discuss the GOP and goals for President Barack Obama's second term...
Ruby Dee celebrates 90th birthday with Harlem documentary screening
Hundreds of invited guests took seats in the auditorium, and after a brief intro by Angela Bassett, the Schomburg screened Life’s Essentials With Ruby Dee.
Beyoncé camp fires back at Belafonte
theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé's spokesperson has released 'an abbreviated list of the unselfish work Beyoncé has done and continues to do' in response to Harry Belafonte's criticism...
Belafonte: Jay-Z, Beyoncé 'have turned backs on social responsibility'
theGRIO REPORT - Belafonte's contributions to the Civil Rights Movement are numerous -- including financially assisting Dr. Martin Luther King, who considered Belafonte to be a close confidante. He is dismayed that today's African-American celebrities do not in his opinion reflect the same level of dedication.
