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theGRIO REPORT – The Black Girls Rock! annual awards show broadcast this past Sunday on BET was phenomenal not only for its stellar list of honorees, but also for its incredible performances…
theGRIO REPORT – Named after her Black Girls Rock! organization that elevates the spirits of girls of color on the grassroots level, it only makes sense that Bond would use her show to perform that service on the mass level…
theGRIO REPORT – Regardless of Lolo Jones’ intent, her comments about the personal appearances of other black women will likely continue to stir controversy…
theGRIO Q&A – Michaela angela Davis penned a groundbreaking essay for mainstream women’s site Jezebel.com that tackles the tensions between black and white women, which she says were spawned during a time when white masters raping their black slaves was the norm…
theGRIO REPORT – In case you missed the opportunity, the ‘You Can Touch My Hair’ documentary captures the exhibit creator’s attempt to demystify African-American hair, and reactions to the performance art-like piece…
theGRIO REPORT – Blackface in fashion is in the news again, as photos have surfaced of leading fashion designers and others in the field wearing blackface for Milan’s annual ‘Halloweek’ party…
theGRIO REPORT – Cancer survivor Dr. Andrene Taylor founded ZuriWorks in 2012 to target black women for prevention…
theGRIO REPORT – Much like ‘The Butler’, ‘Backstairs at the White House’ paints juicy portraits of the presidents and their wives seen through the eyes of the black serving staff, who are witnesses to a more intimate, and at times idiosyncratic, perspective on these historical figures…
theGRIO VIDEO – Reasons for defending models of color go beyond a mere desire to be provocative. During this most recent Fashion Week in New York City, the consistent trend of these women being underutilized recurred, in the opinion of many critics…
theGRIO VIDEO – Featured in the November issue of the magazine, the Essence study was conducted to provide a sounding board for confronting a growing crop of negative images of African-American women, while providing a message of hope for revitalizing contemporary views of them…
VIDEO – A video rap battle about the discovery of the structure of DNA created by Oakland seventh graders has been described as ‘epic’ and ‘the best ever’ — for good reason…
Through photographer Endia Beal, a handful of middle-aged white women now know what it’s like to rock flat twists, goddess braids, and other black hair looks.
America’s oldest full-time park ranger, Betty Reid Soskin, has been extremely upset at being forced to leave work because Republicans and Democrats cannot come to a budget agreement.
Davis spoke about expanding the scope of black women’s images as an extension of a presentation detailing a new Essence magazine survey.
In the November Essence issue, Washington details how her style — however fabulous — is far different from that of the character of Olivia Pope on her star vehicle series.
All Triumph Award recipients expressed gratitude for their recognition, but stressed that the greatest reward for their efforts is the pleasure of a life of service.
theGRIO REPORT – Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is socially active, without seeming to be specifically politically vocal. Yet, while announcing his $250,000 donation to the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) last week, he spoke in detail about the government shutdown..
theGRIO REPORT – That spirit of sharing was evident Thursday night, as one of the most successful men in American business reached back towards those seeking assurance, wisdom and a prime example of what they could become…
theGRIO REPORT – Maceo-Robert Martinez will be raised as an American, although his European dad has adjusted to life stateside…
OPINION – Olivia Pope’s story challenges those who doubt black women’s desirability — and seek to make them conform to patriarchal expectations…