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theGRIO REPORT - Regardless of Lolo Jones' intent, her comments about the personal appearances of other black women will likely…
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theGRIO Q&A - Michaela angela Davis penned a groundbreaking essay for mainstream women's site Jezebel.com that tackles the tensions between…
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theGRIO REPORT - In case you missed the opportunity, the 'You Can Touch My Hair' documentary captures the exhibit creator's…
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theGRIO REPORT - Blackface in fashion is in the news again, as photos have surfaced of leading fashion designers and…
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theGRIO REPORT - Much like 'The Butler', 'Backstairs at the White House' paints juicy portraits of the presidents and their…
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theGRIO VIDEO - Reasons for defending models of color go beyond a mere desire to be provocative. During this most…
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theGRIO VIDEO - Featured in the November issue of the magazine, the Essence study was conducted to provide a sounding…
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VIDEO - A video rap battle about the discovery of the structure of DNA created by Oakland seventh graders has…
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Through photographer Endia Beal, a handful of middle-aged white women now know what it's like to rock flat twists, goddess…
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America's oldest full-time park ranger, Betty Reid Soskin, has been extremely upset at being forced to leave work because Republicans…
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Davis spoke about expanding the scope of black women's images as an extension of a presentation detailing a new Essence…
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In the November Essence issue, Washington details how her style -- however fabulous -- is far different from that of…