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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 30, 2014

Oprah’s ‘The Life You Want’ tour inspires thousands

theGRIO REPORT - Empowering. Enlightening. Magical. These three words only begin to describe this past weekend's two-day event hosted by…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 20, 2014

Top 5 reasons South Africa is a must-see travel destination

OPINION - A recent visit to South Africa exposed me to some of the most beautiful landscapes, cities and attractions.…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 13, 2014

Why black Americans should invest in art pieces

theGRIO REPORT - Florcy Morisset has been preaching the virtues of art ownership in her downtown Philadelphia gallery, the only…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 31, 2014

Black philanthropy month: Philanthropy is not just for the wealthy

theGRIO REPORT - August is Black Philanthropy Month and in celebrating that, Christal Jackson held her third annual event Philanthropy…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 27, 2014

The journey to preserve Madam CJ Walker's historic estate

theGRIO REPORT - Madam CJ Walker's estate at Villa Lewaro was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1976 but…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 26, 2014

Navy discharges sailor allegedly over her natural hairstyle

theGRIO REPORT - A black, female sailor has been honorably discharged from the Navy after officials claim she failed to…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 25, 2014

Mom, four children mistakenly pulled over by police at gunpoint

theGRIO REPORT - A Texas mother says she is still shaken after she and her four young kids were mistakenly…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 25, 2014

Trayvon Martin's dad to Michael Brown's family: 'We still don't understand it'

Tracy Martin and Trayvon’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, met with the parents of Michael Brown ahead of Monday's burial for the…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 25, 2014

Michael Brown's parents brace for funeral and call for peace

The death of Michael Brown, the unarmed 18-year-old who was shot dead by a police officer, reverberated from the streets…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 11, 2014

Rihanna poses in W Magazine alongside supermodels Iman and Naomi Campbell

theGRIO REPORT - Rihanna stuns on the latest cover of W Magazine - but the big surprise is plastered inside…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 11, 2014

Barneys to pay $525K in NY shopper-profiling probe

(AP) — Barneys has agreed to pay $525,000 to resolve allegations that minorities were singled out as suspected shoplifters at…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 10, 2014

Sugar Hill homes in Harlem remodeled as art galleries, welcome new visitors

theGRIO REPORT - The industrial-looking charcoal gray building that sits in Harlem on 155th Street and St. Nicholas is reintroducing…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 9, 2014

'Little White Lie': New documentary explores biracial woman's quest on racial identity

theGRIO REPORT - It's a story, which many might find far-fetched: A biracial black woman led to believe most of…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 7, 2014

Chef Garvin gives back to the community through 'Give It Up For Good' campaign

theGRIO REPORT - Chef Garvin is a man of many talents - but this skilled chef is going from filling…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 7, 2014

Wu-Tang Clan reunites on 'Daily Show,' talk new music

In case you missed it, a seriously huge moment in music history took place last night on The Daily Show.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 7, 2014

Teen charged with sexual abuse of Kenyan orphans claims he was possessed by demon

theGRIO REPORT - Matthew Lane Durham, the young man from Oklahoma who was charged with sexually abusing young boys and…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 6, 2014

Oprah Winfrey stuns, showcases her curves on the 'O' cover

theGRIO REPORT - Each month, Oprah Winfrey poses for the cover of O, the Oprah Magazine - and each month,…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 6, 2014

'Bottoms Up': New documentary explores cultural obsession with big butts

theGRIO VIDEO - Two directors stopped by theGrio to discuss their new film 'Bottoms Up,' which explores men's stifling fascination…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 5, 2014

Video shows half-naked mother reportedly dragged out of home by NYPD

theGRIO REPORT - New York City Police officers raided a Brooklyn home and reportedly dragged a half-naked mother from her…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 4, 2014

Man who shot NYC choke video of Eric Garner held on gun charge

(AP) — The man who recorded video of a fatal police chokehold in New York City has been arrested on…