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TheGrio's 100: Misty Copeland, ballet dancer making history

Keosha Johnson
theGRIO's 100 - In 2007, Misty Copeland became the first African-American soloist at the American Ballet Theater theater in 20 years...
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theGrio's 100 slideshow: Today's black political leaders

Tamy Cozier
SLIDESHOW - These 10 African-Americans' passion for politics has landed them a spot on this year's theGrio's 100 List.
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PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 06: Executive producer Mara Brock Akil speaks onstage during the ‘The Game’ panel at the BET Networks portion of the 2011 Winter TCA press tour held at the Langham Hotel on January 6, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Grio's 100: Mara Brock Akil, keeping black TV alive

Keosha Johnson
theGRIO's 100 - What do 'Moesha,' 'The Jamie Foxx Show,' 'Girlfriends' and 'The Game' have in common (aside from making us laugh?) They all were written, produced or created by television writer and producer Mara Brock Akil...
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TheGrio’s 100: Kevin Lewis, White House game changer

Keosha Johnson
theGRIO's 100 - Kevin Lewis started out at the White House as a press assistant, traveling all over the country and the world with President Obama...
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MC Hammer, also known as Stanley Kirk Burrell. (File Photo)

TheGrio’s 100: MC Hammer, rapper turned tech innovator

Keosha Johnson
theGRIO's 100 - MC Hammer's music may no longer be heard on the airwaves, but the rapper is staying relevant through various ventures, most recently in technology...
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