theGrio's 100 slideshow: Trailblazers in the arts

SLIDESHOW - These 10 trailblazers are making their mark in areas of the arts where people of color traditionally have less representation...

Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

African-Americans are no strangers to success in the arts but these 10 trailblazers are making their mark in where people of color traditionally have less representation. Their drive and passion for their craft landed them a spot on this year’s theGrio’s 100 list.

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