Books

7 Books By Afro-Latinas That Celebrate Black Womanhood

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Barack and Michelle Obama thegrio.com

Here’s the release date for Michelle Obama’s memoir so you can plan to take the day off

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Barack and Michelle Obama thegrio.com

Michelle Obama shaded Trump over his Twitter habits in the classiest way possible

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Walter Mosley thegrio.com

EXCLUSIVE: Walter Mosley talks about his new book, writing for television, and what freedom really means

Walter Mosley introduced Detective Easy Rawlins to the world almost 30 years ago, and now Mosley is debuting his latest…
/ February 26, 2018

Donna Brazile blasted as ‘sell out’ as book sales soar

Donna Brazile‘s new book, “Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White
/ November 9, 2017

'Michael Jackson, Inc' celebrates the King of Pop's business savvy

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/ March 31, 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;…
/ March 28, 2014

'Gone With the Wind' prequel planned with emphasis on Mammy character

theGRIO REPORT - One of the most infamous characters in the legendary novel Gone With the Wind is reportedly getting…
/ March 27, 2014

30 classic books to inspire African-American kids

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - Over the years, there have been quite a few books featuring black characters which have helped to…
/ March 24, 2014

Nigerian author Ngozi Adichie wins fiction prize

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest novel by the acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 'Americanah,' has won the National…
/ March 17, 2014

'Boy, Snow, Bird': New novel explores tradition of 'passing' in American culture

REVIEW - However strong your sense of personal identity, 'Boy, Snow, Bird' is likely, if you’re reading it right, to…
/ February 24, 2014

Oprah Winfrey announces new book club pick

NEW YORK (AP) — Here's something to pre-order for the holidays: Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick...
/ December 10, 2013

Journals of Alice Walker coming in 2017

NEW YORK (AP) — Along with writing novels, stories, poems and essays, Alice Walker has been keeping a diary...
/ October 11, 2013

Rev. Al Sharpton's new book 'The Rejected Stone' is a story of redemption

REVIEW - In 'The Rejected Stone' he speaks candidly about the unfortunate isolation that accompanied his early rise to prominence;…
/ October 7, 2013

'The Rejected Stone' book excerpt: Sharpton says Shirley Chisholm faced misogyny from the movement

theGRIO REPORT - An excerpt from "The Rejected Stone," the new book by MSNBC host and National Action Network president…
/ October 3, 2013