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October 16, 2012

Solange Knowles graces cover of Elle South Africa, Oprah snapped for Harper’s Bazaar

From Rihanna’s second cover for [American] Vogue Magazine to Octavia Spencer’s feature in ELLE Magazine, beautiful black celebrities are shining…
October 16, 2012

Shelia Johnson, co-founder of BET, blasts what the cable channel has become

Sheila Johnson, co-founder of the black network, gave BET a piece of her mind before, and she did it again,…
October 16, 2012

Marian Robinson, the first lady's mother, explains why she is backing Obama's re-election

theGRIO REPORT - Marian Robinson has taken a rare step into the spotlight with an op-ed she wrote for the…
October 16, 2012

Chris Rock on comedy tour with Dave Chappelle: 'We will see'

VIDEO - Rock stopped by the plaza Tuesday to talk about the home video release of the film -- which…
October 15, 2012

Obama 'confident' Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey can overcome 'Idol' feud

CHICAGO - President Obama on Minaj, Carey 'Idol' feud: 'I think that they are going to be able to sort…
October 15, 2012

Coach slaps youth football referee in the face, could face assault charge

A little league football assistant coach could be facing assault charges after he was caught on video punching a referee…
October 15, 2012

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello: Paul Ryan is a 'jacka**'

Guitarist Tom Morello made it clear in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he thinks Republican vice presidential candidate…
October 15, 2012

Tyra Banks to produce TV series based on her childhood: 'Fivehead'

theGRIO REPORT - Fashion icon and media mogul Tyra Banks is about to launch another new project -- a TV…
October 15, 2012

‘McJordan’ BBQ sauce on eBay for $10K

CSN CHICAGO - For sale on eBay for $9,995 is a one gallon unopened jug of special McJordan barbecue sauce…
October 15, 2012

George Romney's 1964 RNC 'walk out' myth debunked

theGRIO REPORT - One of the most infamous, and widely reported, moments of George Romney's political career was his alleged…
October 15, 2012

Jay-Z in 2012 campaign video: Obama restored faith in 'power of our vote'

VIDEO - First pop star Beyoncé cut an ad on behalf of the Obama campaign, now her rap icon husband…
October 15, 2012

Was Jesse Jackson Jr. clubbing when he was supposed to be convalescing

theGRIO REPORT - Embattled Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., who is still under investigation for ethics violations, has now been accused…
October 15, 2012

Maryland county holds 'Pull 'Em Up' belt drive for young men with sagging pants

Community leaders in Maryland's Prince George's County are fed up with young men sagging their pants. The Washington Times reports…
October 15, 2012

Oscar buzz grows for Denzel Washington after early 'Flight' reviews

theGRIO REPORT - If early reviews for his upcoming drama 'Flight' are any indication, Denzel Washington might want to get…
October 15, 2012

Flashback: Clarence Thomas confirmed to Supreme Court today

theGRIO REPORT - On this day 1991, one of the most controversial and contentious Supreme Court confirmation battles came to…
October 15, 2012

Morgan Freeman narrates ad for Obama

VIDEO - Oscar winner Morgan Freeman has one of the most endearing and recognizable voices in Hollywood history, so it…
October 15, 2012

'Fresh Prince' star Alfonso Ribeiro gets married

theGRIO REPORT - Sorry ladies! Actor Alfonso Ribeiro, best known to television audiences as Carlton from The Fresh Prince of…
October 15, 2012

Tommy Thompson's son: 'We have the opportunity' to send Obama back to Kenya

theGRIO REPORT - Jason Thompson, the son of Republican Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson, made an off-color remark at…
October 14, 2012

'Put the white back in the White house' T-shirt spotted at Romney rally goes viral

Twitter and the Internet were buzzing this weekend about an offensive T-shirt captured on camera Friday by a Getty Images…
October 14, 2012

Best op-eds from around the web, week ending October 13, 2012

OPINION - What were some of the best opinion articles from around the web that you might have missed?...