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February 11, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Darren Young, pro wrestler, bodyslams stereotypes

theGRIO'S 100 - Darren Young is a professional wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment. He is one-half of the popular tag…
February 10, 2014

It’s official: Will Smith won’t be in ‘Independence Day 2’

theGRIO REPORT - Rumors have been swirling around a sequel to Will Smith's biggest blockbuster, 'Independence Day', for years and…
February 10, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Chris Paul, dishing out assists on and off the court

theGRIO's 100 - Chris Paul is an All-NBA point guard for the Los Angeles Clippers. Since joining the team in…
February 10, 2014

Beyoncé shows love for ‘Drunk In Love’ cover on the violin

VIDEO - Beyoncé's 'Drunk In Love' duet with her husband Jay Z has quickly become the highlight of her self-titled…
February 10, 2014

theGrio’s 100: B. Scott, breakthrough transgender star spawns media empire

theGRIO'S 100 - An American television personality and Internet celebrity, the openly gay and transgender B. Scott has built his…
February 9, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Danai Gurira, butt-kicking black heroine on ‘The Walking Dead’

theGRIO's 100 - 'Walking Dead’ actress Danai Gurira came out of nowhere to becoming an iconic black TV heroine....
February 8, 2014

Boxing promoter cancels rumored Zimmerman vs. DMX fight: ‘More to life than money’

theGRIO REPORT - After a week of headlines (and widespread criticism), boxing promoter Damon Feldman appears to have called off…
February 7, 2014

Single and Living Fab: Jacque Reid on how the ‘angry black woman’ stereotype harms careers

theGRIO VIDEO - It irritates me when people call me bitter, or say I have an attitude...
February 7, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Moziah Bridges, 12-year-old bow tie manufacturer

theGRIO'S 100 - Moziah Bridges was just 9 years old when he decided to take action in light of the…
February 7, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Sasheer Zamata, the next queen of comedy

theGRIO's 100 - Sasheer Zamata is the new cast member to NBC's Saturday Night Live and a rising Queen of…
February 7, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Jeh Johnson, protecting the homeland

theGRIO'S 100 - The former general counsel for the Pentagon became the secretary of homeland security in December, leading a…
February 6, 2014

Eddie Murphy’s daughters pose in lingerie for photo shoot

theGRIO REPORT - Bria Murphy, 24, and sister Shayne, 19, posed in nothing but lingerie in a photo shoot directed…
February 6, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Rev. Al Sharpton, taking his activist fight to the airwaves

theGRIO'S 100 - As a recognized media professional and an avid activist, Rev. Sharpton has proven that he is committed…
February 6, 2014

Single and Living Fab: Jacque Reid on how the ‘angry black woman’ stereotype harms our relationships

This video is part two in a series in which Jacque Reid takes a closer look at the the so…
February 6, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Shaun T., fitness video mogul behind the INSANITY

theGRIO'S 100 - Shaun T., fitness video mogul, teaches men, women and kids how to shed pounds and burn fat…
February 6, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Jason Collins, breaking barriers as NBA’s first openly gay active athlete

theGRIO'S 100 - Jason Collins made headlines this year when he became the first openly gay active American athlete in…
February 6, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Terrance McKnight, promoting blacks’ classical music legacy

theGRIO'S 100 - Terrance McKnight reaches a dedicated audience of music enthusiasts every weekday evening as a radio host for…
February 5, 2014

theGrio’s 100 Laverne Cox, ‘New Black’ star creating her own lane in Hollywood

theGRIO's 100 - Trangender actress Laverne Cox is the breakout star of Netflix’s hit series ‘Orange is the New Black,'…
February 5, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Swin Cash, veteran WNBA forward can do it all

theGRIO's 100 - Swin Cash is an 12-year WNBA veteran and current forward for the Chicago Sky. Her 'Cash for…
February 5, 2014

South African to be 1st black African in space

VIDEO - Mandla Maseko is set to fulfill his ambition to become the first black African to travel into space.…