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Hampton University Business School dean stands by ban on dreadlocks, cornrows

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'Sparkle' movie: Designer of Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' costumes, b michael, fondly remembers the diva

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Solange makes debut as the face for Madewell fashion line

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Gabby Douglas' photo shoot with Essence

theGRIO REPORT - Two time Olympic gold medalist, Gabby Douglass looks beautiful in the behind the scenes video of her…
/ August 20, 2012

Black firefighters light up smokin' hot 2013 FDNY Calendar of Heroes

SLIDESHOW - The official FDNY 2013 calendar went on sale on last Monday. 13 shirtless firefighters showed off their chiseled…
/ August 20, 2012

'Sparkle' premieres: Star-studded highlights from Whitney Houston's swan song

SLIDESHOW - Click through the slideshow to see Sparkle's black stars and celebrities that came out for the film's premiere,…
/ August 17, 2012

Hair loss a growing problem for African-American women

theGRIO REPORT - According to some dermatologists hair loss is epidemic among black American women...
/ August 17, 2012

Gabby Douglas receives hair makeover by celebrity stylist Ted Gibson

MADAME NOIRE - The man known for hooking up makeover subjects on TLC’s 'What Not To Wear,' along with models…
/ August 16, 2012

New York City-based luxury perfume brand accused of racial profiling black customers

Robledo claims that during her nine year tenure, she witnessed Rahme target black customers as potential thieves as soon as…
/ August 16, 2012

Janelle Monáe named the new face of Cover Girl

theGRIO REPORT - Singer Janelle Monáe is the latest addition to the gorgeous legacy of Cover Girl spokeswomen...
/ August 15, 2012

Retro Halle Berry beauty pageant pics go viral

theGRIO REPORT - erry entered several beauty pageants in the '80's, including the Miss World Beauty contest held in London…
/ August 15, 2012

Condoleeza Rice makes NFL modelling debut

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, 57, is appearing in the NFL's new campaign ad for fashion forward female football…
/ August 15, 2012

Black hair and the Olympics: Musing on the good, the fab, the pretty — and black hair obsession as a cultural fact

OPINION - Our sisters came, they saw and they conquered. And they looked damn good while they were doing it...
/ August 13, 2012

Rihanna: Beyoncé's beauty could 'destroy the self esteem of an entire nation'

theGRIO REPORT - It's not just Beyoncé's fans that are in awe of her beauty and talent, other celebrities seem…
/ August 13, 2012

Hair braider wins lawsuit challenging Utah rules

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A Utah woman who braids hair to supplement her family's income has won a federal…
/ August 11, 2012