theGrio’s 100: Ava DuVernay, 1st black woman to win Sundance best director

theGRIO's 100 - In 2012 Ava DuVernay made history by becoming the first black woman to win the Best Director accolade at the Sundance Film Festival for her second feature, 'Middle of Nowhere.'

theGrio’s 100: Nick Cave, Chicago artist blends fashion and politics

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theGRIO's 100 - Nick Cave, 53, is a Chicago-based visual artist whose “Soundsuits” are bringing the fine art world a new appreciation of sound, performance and movement...

theGrio’s 100: Beyoncé’s stylist Ty Hunter bridges high fashion and pop

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theGRIO's 100 - The celebrity fashion expert’s keen eye is behind the red carpet looks and stunning video presentations that have made jaws drop for over a decade...

theGrio’s 100: Tripoli Patterson, surfer brings new vibe to fine art

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theGRIO's 100 - Tripoli Patterson is an East Coast champion surfer who uses the skills he learned in his sport to successfully navigate the world of fine art...

theGrio’s 100: RZA, Wu-Tang Clan member hones directing and acting chops

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theGRIO'S 100 - RZA has now made not only his directorial debut but also flexed his chops as the screenwriter and star of the kung-fu flick 'Man With The Iron Fists'...

theGrio’s 100: Nzinga Knight, designer who is making modest Muslim fashions fabulous

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theGRIO's 100 - Nzinga Knight is a black American designer whose style mixes a sense of chic born of her life as a native New Yorker with the modesty inspired by her Muslim faith...

TheGrio's 100: Opera singer changes course of life

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theGRIO's 100 - Ryan Speedo Green is a rising bass baritone opera star who shirked a life full of obstacles to pursue his dreams...

How American music has been Africanized

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OPINION - In North America, music has been one of the sanctuaries that has allowed for the deepest expression of West African standards of aesthetics...