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Study: Black women must work harder to lose weight

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Valorie Burton offers tips for creating happiness in new book, 'Happy Women Live Better'

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Lupita Nyong'o: Fashion's new 'It' girl

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Christmas book pulled from school for stating Jesus is white

OPINION - Will the race and Christmas madness ever end? This is the only way we can ever deliver on…
/ December 19, 2013

Black women make significant gains as entrepreneurs

theGRIO REPORT - A new study from the Center for American Progress, 'The State of Women of Color in the…
/ December 18, 2013

Rihanna is new face of Balmain Spring/Summer 2014 campaign

theGRIO REPORT - Rihanna has announced herself as new face of Balmain over social media, according to various sources...
/ December 17, 2013

Black Girls Rock! creator Beverly Bond responds to #WhiteGirlsRock hashtag controversy

theGRIO REPORT - Beverly Bond, creator of the Black Girls Rock! foundation, has written a column for The Root explaining…
/ December 12, 2013

Michelle Obama criticized by press for stern face at Mandela memorial, accused of jealousy

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama has been criticized by several press outlets for pictures capturing her stern facial…
/ December 11, 2013

Michelle Obama shines at Kennedy Center Honors

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama stole the show as usual for her fifth annual appearance at the Kennedy…
/ December 9, 2013

Rashida Jones calls out female pop stars for thongs

theGRIO REPORT - Some of today's women artists speak of female empowerment in their increasing nudity, but actress Rashida Jones…
/ December 9, 2013

Hill Harper discusses new book, 'Letters to an Incarcerated Brother'

VIDEO - His latest work, 'Letters to an Incarcerated Brother,' is the final installment in a series of inspirational texts…
/ December 5, 2013

André Leon Talley named artistic director of Zappos Couture, after leaving American Vogue

theGRIO REPORT - André Leon Talley has quietly exited American Vogue, where he has held various editor positions for more…
/ December 3, 2013

Kanye West, rap moguls make moves in the tech world

theGRIO REPORT - Only time will tell if Kanye West, Damon Dash, Cam'ron, and Nas -- who has claimed on…
/ December 2, 2013

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Tips for making the most of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Cyber Week 2013

theGRIO REPORT - To help you sort through the deals, Walmart Consumer Expert Claudia Lombana spoke with theGrio.com to offer…
/ November 29, 2013

Rihanna rocks a 'doobie' at the AMAs: Will this become a trend?

theGRIO REPORT - Now that Rihanna has rocked a "doobie" at the American Music Awards, everyone is wondering: Will this…
/ November 26, 2013