Black History Black History News Slideshow Top Stories February 29, 2016 The 25 Most Influential Black American Leaders of All Time SLIDESHOW - Regardless of who tops the list or gets overlooked, the overall point is that it's time for us
Entertainment News Video February 10, 2016 Former Black Panthers react to Beyoncé's Super Bowl performance Beyoncé slayed at Super Bowl 50. But her Black Panther-themed performance has led to some harsh reactions from many, including
Black History Inspiration October 12, 2015 Black explorers we should celebrate instead of Columbus There was a time when Christopher Columbus was heavily pushed and accepted as the greatest explorer of this side of...
Black History News February 26, 2015 North America's first black president, Vicente Guerrero, predates Obama by 180 years If Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek pronounced “He is the first black president in North America,” most of us would confidently answer...
Entertainment Opinion September 25, 2014 Kerry Washington, Viola Davis usher in new era of network TV’s black female lead That Olivia Pope really ignited something. Since her debut on ABC April 5, 2012, television hasn’t been the same. And,...
Books Entertainment Opinion March 28, 2014 'Gone With the Wind' prequel starring Mammy may be a mistake OPINION - A handful of books or films do not constitute a renaissance, but Ruth’s Journey is not just problematic;
Entertainment Opinion March 2, 2014 'Gone With the Wind' 75 years later: How Hattie McDaniel's Oscar win reflected on Hollywood OPINION - Change hasn’t necessarily come as swiftly to those bestowing the honors. As in McDaniel’s day, Academy Award voters
News February 25, 2014 'Sundown Towns' under a spotlight in new Investigation Discovery documentary theGRIO REPORT - Some of these areas warned black people by signage that, if caught there after dark, they could
Entertainment Music Opinion February 14, 2014 Why Malcolm X rifle image still strikes a chord OPINION - Nicki Minaj’s latest outrage is a wake-up call. But the all-important question is will we heed it?...
Entertainment Opinion February 11, 2014 Shirley Temple and Bill Robinson broke some racial barriers while upholding others OPINION - Child star Shirley Temple Black’s on-screen relationship with tap dance master Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson is one of
Slideshow February 5, 2014 Slideshow: The unsung heroes of black history theGRIO SLIDESHOW - So many people have contributed greatly to the ongoing struggle for justice and equality and yet have
Inspiration January 20, 2014 1964: A pivotal year in MLK’s history turns 50 theGRIO REPORT - This year is the 28th national observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, which means there
Opinion Politics January 7, 2014 Rev. Jesse Jackson's rescue of Lt. Robert Goodman remembered 30 years later OPINION - One thing that the thirtieth anniversary of his successful negotiation of U.S. Navy pilot Lt. Robert Goodman’s release
News Opinion December 11, 2013 Can reparations for slavery ever be a reality? OPINION - As Caricom moves forward with its specific mission, it has to address why the general consensus is resistance
JFK and Black America Politics November 20, 2013 JFK-Obama parallels more apparent than ever theGRIO REPORT - Comparisons between presidents Barack Obama and John F. Kennedy began in earnest when Obama first ran for
News November 13, 2013 'Seeking help while black': Renisha McBride tragedy is nothing new for black America theGRIO REPORT - Despite the rhetoric of a post-racial nation, the deaths of Jonathan Ferrell and Renisha McBride suggest that
Entertainment Opinion November 6, 2013 Will the History Channel's 'Roots' remake 'get it right'? OPINION - News of the History Channel’s plans to remake Roots may have been unexpected but, given the box
Entertainment Opinion Television October 31, 2013 'American Horror Story: Coven' casts spell with black voodoo narrative OPINION - These historically-inspired storylines mingling truth and fiction are both entertaining and thought-provoking, troubling even...
Opinion Politics October 24, 2013 Attention Obamacare haters: Social security didn’t have a smooth rollout either OPINION - As some Republicans gloat over the technical hiccups of the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, more
Entertainment Opinion October 4, 2013 A black film renaissance, or a step backward for black actors? OPINION - Yes black actors should be cast in more mainstream, read “white,” films but, the main problem with Hollywood
