Black History Month

theGrio’s 100: Jeh Johnson, protecting the homeland

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

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

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First lady Michelle Obama to students: Apply for federal aid

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Michelle Obama has a message for students considering college: File for federal financial aid...
/ 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 6, 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

Shakira slammed for ‘glorification of lesbianism’ in new music video with Rihanna

theGRIO REPORT - Singers Shakira and Rihanna teamed up in a new song "Can't Remember to Forget You" on the…
/ February 5, 2014

Marvin Gaye’s 1964 passport found in record bought for 50 cents

TODAY - A 1964 passport belonging to the late great singer Marvin Gaye was appraised on the show after a…
/ 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

theGrio’s 100: Sybrina Fulton, a mother fighting for ‘Stand Your Ground’ reforms

theGRIO'S 100 - Following the death of her son, Fulton was catapulted to the national stage and she used her…
/ February 5, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Sloane Stephens, tennis’ next big thing, isn’t even 21

theGRIO's 100 - Sloane Stephens is one of the top tennis players in the world and she hasn't even turned…
/ February 5, 2014

US Archives to display Emancipation Proclamation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. National Archives is placing President Abraham Lincoln's original Emancipation Proclamation on display in Washington to…
/ February 5, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Iyanla Vanzant, polarizing self-help guru is breakout star of OWN

theGRIO'S 100 - After admitting that her initial show's cancellation sent her into a deep depression, Vanzant bounced back in…
/ February 4, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Harry Belafonte, national treasure remains active in his 80s

theGRIO 100 - This past year alone, Belafonte was at the forefront of a number of hot-button issues but the…
/ February 4, 2014