GOP state senator: 'Almost no black people' care about Kwanzaa
theGRIO REPORT - Wisconsin Republican Glenn Grothman recently attacked the holiday of Kwanzaa, claiming 'almost no black people' care about it...
The top 10 black holiday movies
SLIDESHOW - Here are a choice few holiday films with black characters in leading roles that spread Christmas cheer...
Remembering lost loved ones during the holidays
ESSAY - Even though your loved one may not be here physically, he or she can be here in spirit if you let them...
Are your holiday leftovers safe?
theGRIO REPORT - Food sitting at room temperature for over two hours creates the perfect environment for food poisoning...
theGrio's holiday style guide
SLIDESHOW - For more great holiday style selections, check out our style guide featuring black designers. These fab garments have that little bit of added sparkle or glam for the perfect festive touch...
How to stay safe this holiday weekend
theGRIO REPORT - On the road or at home, it’s important to beware of holiday dangers. Keep your weekend from turning into a disaster with these four safety tips...
Rep. Katie Hall: Key sponsor of MLK holiday dies at 73
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Former Indiana U.S. Rep. Katie Hall, a key sponsor of the 1983 legislation that established a national holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died. She was 73...
Ariz. lawmaker calls for white people's holiday
Cecil Ash, a Republican from Mesa, feels that what Arizona needs now is an official holiday for white folks...
Why some celebrate Robert E. Lee on King holiday
the GRIO REPORT- Indeed, while most states celebrate Martin Luther King Jr's birthday singularly, several continue to proudly acknowledge Civil War general Robert E. Lee's at the same time on King's designated day...
How Stevie Wonder, Gil Scott-Heron set up Martin Luther King Day
In 1980, Stevie Wonder joined with the members of the Black Caucus in the US congress to speak out for the need to honor the day King was born, to make his birthday a national holiday...
