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Opal Lee gets keys to her new Texas home 85 years after a racist mob drove her family from that lot

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13 books that will remind you of your power this Juneteenth

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Jay-Z’s Made In America festival canceled for the second year in a row

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Eddie Murphy attends the 2nd Annual theGrio Awards at The Beverly Hilton on October 21, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for theGrio)

Eddie Murphy reflects on decades-long career during his speech at theGrio Awards 2023

Eddie Murphy reflected on his career, the entertainment industry's progress and the inspiration behind his pursuit of comedy in his…
/ February 7, 2024
Kevin Hart speaks at the 2nd Annual theGrio Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Oct. 21, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for theGrio)

Kevin Hart honors comedians who paved the way for him at theGrio Awards 2023

Kevin Hart honored comedians who paved the way for his career in his acceptance speech for the Comedy Icon Award…
/ February 6, 2024

Relive the best moments from theGrio Awards 2023

The awards were filled with great speeches and memorable performances from the biggest stars in Hollywood. It re-airs this Friday…
/ February 6, 2024
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Smokey Robinson performs at the 2nd Annual theGrio Awards at The Beverly Hilton on October 21, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for theGrio)

Smokey Robinson is still as smooth as ever

Smokey Robinson has still got it! He sang at TheGrio Awards and that legendary voice still sounded amazing.
/ February 4, 2024
Mariah Carey, Don Cheadle, Misty Copeland, Dr. Kizzmekia S Corbett-Helaire, Tamron Hall, Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Eddie Murphy, Al Sharpton and Denzel Washington, TheGrio Awards, TheGrio Awards 2023, theGrio.com
Sheryl Underwood and Roy Wood Jr. host the 2nd Annual theGrio Awards at The Beverly Hilton on October 21, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for theGrio)

For hosts Roy Wood Jr. and Sheryl Underwood, being at TheGrio Awards is like being at a family reunion

The show's hosts Roy Wood Jr. and Sheryl Underwood were thrilled to reunite with so many friends and to meet…
/ February 4, 2024
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Misty Copeland performs onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Trailblazer Icon Misty Copeland dances so others can fly

Misty Copeland dances so other dancers can fly. She got a GrioAward for being a Trailblazer because she is all…
/ February 3, 2024
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Rev Al Sharpton attends the 2nd Annual theGrio Awards at The Beverly Hilton on October 21, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Byron Allen AMG/TheGRIO Awards)

Rev. Al Sharpton’s Justice Icon Award honors decades of fighting on behalf of Black people

Rev. Al Sharpton was named a Justice Icon at TheGrio Awards for because he's been fighting for Black people for…
/ February 3, 2024