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Plus size designer Monif C. talks dressing sexy in every season

In business since 2005, New York City-based mother-daughter team Elaine and Monif Clarke founded their plus size clothing company, Monif C., with a desire to give more options to women with full curves.

Venus and Serena Williams cover 'The New York Times Magazine'

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

“Belief and training" is the mantra for success recited by Venus Williams in the latest The New York Times Magazine cover story featuring the Williams sisters, tennis stars fresh off their Olympic medal wins.

Olympian-turned-exec overcomes loss, teaches a lesson: 'Never give up'

Lawrence M. Watkins

theGRIO REPORT - His story is a prime example of what can happen if you never give up and believe in yourself...

Black head chefs on the rise

Lori L. Tharps

theGRIO REPORT - But Borges, 31, has never felt compelled to do the expected. Indeed, Amali’s executive chef, Nilton Borges, Jr., a soft-spoken Afro-Brazilian with an easy laugh, is not what one would expect at all.

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Plus size designer Monif C. talks dressing sexy in every season

Venus and Serena Williams cover 'The New York Times Magazine'

Olympian-turned-exec overcomes loss, teaches a lesson: 'Never give up'

Black head chefs on the rise

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