From 'The Help' to The White House

OPINION - The black women who were maids in the American South before the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's became the mothers and grandmothers of today's doctors, lawyers, business professionals, CEOs, and yes, the first lady of the United States.

'The Help' opens to $5.5 mil, lands a rare A+

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On average, only two movies per year garner an "A+" rating from CinemaScore, a market-research firm that surveys moviegoers on a picture's opening day...

Hardships remain for the real-life 'Help' in America

Melanie Eversley

theGRIO REPORT - When other African-Americans see them pushing strollers in the street, they avert their eyes or ask if they couldn't find some other work....

Can 'The Help' win over black audiences?

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REVIEW - Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer create characters worth watching, people who you root for until the very end...

Viola Davis on her 'long journey of roles'

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theGRIO Q&A - With two Tony Awards and an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress to her credit, Viola Davis is definitely among the best in her craft...

'The Help' star Octavia Spencer defends maid role

Chris Witherspoon

theGRIO VIDEO - Octavia Spencer, star of "The Help," says that she has no problem playing the role of a maid....

Disney and Dreamworks move up release date for 'The Help'

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In an effort to capitalize on word of mouth buzz after several positive screenings, Disney and Dreamworks pictures have decided to move up the release date for book turned movie "The Help."..

Slideshow: theGrio's summer reading list

Abdul Ali

SLIDESHOW - Regardless of how you read--be it traditional hardback, electronic device, or smart phone--summer is the perfect time to retreat in the shade with a good book...

From 'Uncle Tom' to 'The Help': Can white writers tell black stories?

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OPINION - There are several examples of literary cross-cultural depictions that have been successes. But historically, they have often been met with scrutiny...

Family maid sues author of best-seller 'The Help'

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JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) - Ablene Cooper, who said she worked for Stockett's brother, is claiming Stockett used her name and likeness without permission and with embarrassing results...

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From 'The Help' to The White House

'The Help' opens to $5.5 mil, lands a rare A+

Hardships remain for the real-life 'Help' in America

Can 'The Help' win over black audiences?

Viola Davis on her 'long journey of roles'

'The Help' star Octavia Spencer defends maid role

Disney and Dreamworks move up release date for 'The Help'

Slideshow: theGrio's summer reading list

From 'Uncle Tom' to 'The Help': Can white writers tell black stories?

Family maid sues author of best-seller 'The Help'

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