Blacks lament commercialization of Christmas
theGRIO REPORT - Many – most specifically African-Americans – are uncomfortable with Santa Claus and the commercialization of Christmas...
Happy holidays from black Santa!
SLIDESHOW - Check out the slideshow of African-American Santa Clauses who are spreading some holiday joy this season...
The burden and blessing of being a black Santa
theGRIO REPORT - A few men across the U.S. are attempting to challenge the iconic image of Santa Claus, with the simple phrase: 'Why can’t Santa be black?'...
Snoop Dogg plays Moses in 'rap battle' with Santa Claus
VIDEO - In the Epic Rap Battles of History's latest video, rapper Snoop Dogg plays Moses and engages in a hip-hop battle with Santa Claus...
How do cash-strapped parents cope on Xmas?
theGRIO REPORT - How do cash-strapped African-American parents tell their child that these difficult economic times made it hard for Santa Claus to bring them a gift?...
Blues: When Santa Claus wants some lovin'
Blues singers have been celebrating the festive season since the magisterial Bessie Smith revealed that "everyone must watch their step... everybody full of pep"...
