theGrio's 100 slideshow: Today's black political leaders
SLIDESHOW - These 10 African-Americans' passion for politics has landed them a spot on this year's theGrio's 100 List.
TheGrio's 100: Octavia Spencer, Oscar nominee
theGRIO's 100 - Known mostly for playing characters with sass, Octavia Spencer also has the chops for more serious roles, ensuring her career in Hollywood will be a long one...
theGrio's 100 slideshow: Black stars dominating sports
SLIDESHOW - Check out our slideshow of this eclectic bunch of history-making icons in the world of sports...
Grio's 100 slideshow: Pop culture stars on the rise
SLIDESHOW - These 10 African-American artists are making a name for themselves in popular culture..
Grio's 100: Morehouse School of Medicine Dean
theGRIO's 100 - founder of the Center for Women's Health Research at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, devoted to studying diseases that are most prevalent in women of color...
Grio's 100: Desiree Rogers, from White House to CEO
theGRIO'S 100 - Desiree Rogers was the White House social secretary during President Obama's first year and a half in office...
Grio's 100 slideshow: Service and activism
SLIDESHOW - Their passion for giving back and helping their communities are reasons these 10 African-Americans made this year's Grio's 100 list...
Grio's 100: Melissa Harris-Perry, race and cable news
theGRIO's 100 - After guest-hosting for MSNBC's 'Rachel Maddow Show' and appearing on MSNBC and NBC for years, Melissa Harris-Perry is getting her own show on MSNBC...
Grio's 100: Maya Rudolph a hit on big, small screen
theGRIO's 100 - Actress and comedienne Maya Rudolph has been making us laugh for more than a decade...
Grio’s 100: Feeding the hungry and homeless
theGRIOs 100 - Elisabeth Omilami has dedicated her life helping others. After her father passed away, Omilami took over his foundation, Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless, and expanded its reach to help even more of those in need.
