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November 4, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - The Black Girls Rock! annual awards show broadcast this past Sunday on BET was phenomenal not only…
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November 2, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Named after her Black Girls Rock! organization that elevates the spirits of girls of color on the…
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November 1, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Regardless of Lolo Jones' intent, her comments about the personal appearances of other black women will likely…
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October 30, 2013
theGRIO Q&A - Michaela angela Davis penned a groundbreaking essay for mainstream women's site Jezebel.com that tackles the tensions between…
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October 30, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - In case you missed the opportunity, the 'You Can Touch My Hair' documentary captures the exhibit creator's…
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October 28, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Blackface in fashion is in the news again, as photos have surfaced of leading fashion designers and…
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October 23, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Cancer survivor Dr. Andrene Taylor founded ZuriWorks in 2012 to target black women for prevention...
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October 22, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Much like 'The Butler', 'Backstairs at the White House' paints juicy portraits of the presidents and their…
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October 21, 2013
theGRIO VIDEO - Reasons for defending models of color go beyond a mere desire to be provocative. During this most…
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October 17, 2013
theGRIO VIDEO - Featured in the November issue of the magazine, the Essence study was conducted to provide a sounding…
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October 16, 2013
VIDEO - A video rap battle about the discovery of the structure of DNA created by Oakland seventh graders has…
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October 15, 2013
Through photographer Endia Beal, a handful of middle-aged white women now know what it's like to rock flat twists, goddess…
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October 12, 2013
America's oldest full-time park ranger, Betty Reid Soskin, has been extremely upset at being forced to leave work because Republicans…
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October 12, 2013
Davis spoke about expanding the scope of black women's images as an extension of a presentation detailing a new Essence…
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October 9, 2013
In the November Essence issue, Washington details how her style -- however fabulous -- is far different from that of…
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October 9, 2013
All Triumph Award recipients expressed gratitude for their recognition, but stressed that the greatest reward for their efforts is the…
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October 9, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Sean 'Diddy' Combs is socially active, without seeming to be specifically politically vocal. Yet, while announcing his…
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October 8, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - That spirit of sharing was evident Thursday night, as one of the most successful men in American…
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October 8, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Maceo-Robert Martinez will be raised as an American, although his European dad has adjusted to life stateside...
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October 7, 2013
OPINION - Olivia Pope's story challenges those who doubt black women's desirability -- and seek to make them conform to…