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November 22, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - The first time Harry Belafonte met John F. Kennedy he was unimpressed...
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November 21, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - The mother of a 14-year-old says police officers went too far after arresting her son last Tuesday…
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November 21, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Jesus, Dr. Martin Luther King and John F. Kennedy were the three portraits that hung on the…
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November 20, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Many called on the rapper to cut ties with the clothing establishment after two black customers say…
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November 18, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - A new report finds that young voters, and especially those of color, face certain inconveniences at polls.
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November 17, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — In an unlikely battle of sequels, 'Thor: The Dark World' bested 'The Best Man Holiday' at…
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November 17, 2013
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Back in 2012, while filming "The Best Man Holiday," Morris Chestnut and Nia Long became…
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November 17, 2013
RAP REHAB - For New Edition's 'Heart Break' 25th anniversary, James 'Jimmy Jam' Harris talks about recording this classic album.
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November 17, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Maya Gorgoni, with the help of her mother, created fashion that reflected the artistry of African prints…
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November 17, 2013
EAST LYME, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman who spent 27 years in prison for the murder of a pregnant…
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November 17, 2013
OPINION - From refusing to expand Medicaid to creating barriers to those who wish to become application counselors, GOP governors…
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November 17, 2013
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's former president, Nelson Mandela, remains "quite ill" and unable to speak because of tubes that…
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November 15, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - As part of his ongoing public service work, Judge Greg Mathis is hosting a community outreach event…
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November 15, 2013
theGrio REPORT - The Kardashian family is already in the holiday spirit but a preview of their TV holiday special…
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November 14, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - NBC's 'Last Comic Standing' is heading back to the small screen and comedian Wanda Sykes has signed…
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November 14, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Taranza Mckelvin is a 5-year-old boy who delivered a standout performance as he took on the role…
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November 13, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Two female students at Fresno State University recently made history by being named the first African-American women…
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November 13, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Dante de Blasio and Malia Obama were named to Time magazine's list of most influential teens Tuesday.
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November 12, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - A paint company has reportedly used the term "skin color" to label beige-colored paint produced by the…
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November 12, 2013
TODAY - Amber Riley has been in pain lately due to ongoing problems related to an injured knee. Now her…