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October 31, 2013

Why the black backlash against '12 Years a Slave'?

OPINION - Avoiding films such as '12 Years a Slave' would only silence the voices of our ancestors when many…
October 31, 2013

'12 Years a Slave': Black audiences need more than slave narratives

OPINION - I have no problem with '12 Years a Slave,' but would like to see my people in a…
October 31, 2013

Ted Nugent compares himself to Rosa Parks…again

theGRIO REPORT - Outspoken right wing gun advocate Ted Nugent has not been shy about linking his cause to the…
October 31, 2013

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Saving Promise founder L.Y. Marlow uses social media to teach prevention

We sat down with the advocate and domestic violence survivor to talk about the campaign and current legislation that aims…
October 31, 2013

Sen. Ted Cruz's father: President Obama should 'go back to Kenya'

theGRIO REPORT - Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) may be able to distance himself from the Tea Party if he runs…
October 31, 2013

Allen Iverson broke ankles, captured hearts for 16 NBA seasons

OPINION - Ask the average 20-something basketball fan who their favorite player of all time is, and you’ll get a…
October 31, 2013

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How radio host and survivor Ebony Steele learned she is 'not her hair'

ESSAY - My initial thought at the idea of listeners finding out about my diagnosis was shame. Young, hip, and…
October 31, 2013

Miley Cyrus recreates Lil Kim's infamous 1999 VMAs dress for Halloween

theGRIO REPORT - Miley Cyrus adoration (or appropriation, depending on your point of view) of hip-hop culture has continued unabated...
October 31, 2013

Traveling while black: I was constantly mistaken for a prostitute in Buenos Aires

ESSAY - Little did I know before I arrived in Buenos Aires in 2001 that many of the few black…
October 31, 2013

Booker to join Senate, have meeting with President Obama

theGRIO REPORT - Booker will officially join the U.S. Senate today at a noon swearing-in ceremony, becoming the second black…
October 30, 2013

'Key and Peele' renewed for a 4th season

theGRIO REPORT - The show has grown from a cult success to a bonfide hit, with fans tuning in Wednesday…
October 30, 2013

Morgan State University student claims rejection from black fraternity for being gay: What this means now

OPINION - As organizations founded to be inclusive meritocracies because of national prejudices that prevented its educated members from enjoying…
October 30, 2013

Kanye West defends Confederate T-shirts: 'It's my flag now'

theGRIO REPORT - Among his endless feuds and controversies, is his curious choice to prominently feature the confederate flag on…
October 30, 2013

Gallup: Support for death penalty at 40-year low

theGRIO REPORT - And while a majority, 60 percent, still favor capital punishment, over the last twenty years there has…
October 30, 2013

Sanford bans guns from neighborhood watch patrol after Zimmerman case

theGRIO REPORT - The new police chief of Sanford is shaking things up nearly 2 years after the shooting death…
October 30, 2013

Kyrie Irving's new 'Uncle Drew' ad debuts more famous faces under heavy make-up

VIDEO - Rising Cleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving has warmed the hearts of many old school basketball fans with his…
October 30, 2013

Can Diddy be the 'King of New York'? Rap mogul plans remake of Christopher Walken classic

theGRIO REPORT - Diddy is reportedly in talks with producer Brian Grazer to star in a remake of that Abel…
October 29, 2013

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Should men take more responsibility for ending domestic violence?

OPINION - As President Obama has noted, prevention is a national responsibility. We must all do our part to stop…
October 28, 2013

Black people travel: Meet the culinary stars of Trinidad and Tobago, and learn their food preparation secrets

theGRIO REPORT - Trinidad and Tobago are not just about white sand beaches and fruity cocktails. We hope this culinary…
October 28, 2013

Pharrell to team up with Hans Zimmer for 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' score

theGRIO REPORT - Zimmer is best known for his bombastic scores for Christopher Nolan films like Inception and the Dark…