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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Ne-Yo becomes principal for the day at middle school

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Eddie Murphy and Kerry Washington in 'A Thousand Words'

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Rev. Franklin Graham apologizes for suggesting Obama is not a Christian

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Black youth most affected by teen dating violence

theGRIO REPORT – Apryl Cornell was only 15 years old when her boyfriend began controlling her. The abuse soon escalated to physical assaults…
/ February 29, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Haiti protesters mark Aristide ouster anniversary

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Hundreds of demonstrators are marching through Haiti’s capital to mark the anniversary of the ouster of two-time President Jean Bertrand Aristide…
/ February 29, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

9 bedrooms, full-size court: Michael Jordan home for sale

HIGHLAND PARK, Illinois (AP) – Michael Jordan’s longtime personal residence in suburban Chicago is for sale for $29 million…
/ February 29, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Oprah planning to join Lady Gaga at Harvard for kickoff of her Born This Way Foundation

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (AP) – Lady Gaga is expected to be joined by Oprah Winfrey and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at Harvard University for the launch of the singer’s Born This Way Foundation…
/ February 29, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

African-American women heavier, but have higher self-esteem than white counterparts

theGRIO REPORT – A recent poll has found that African-American women, while heavier on average, have higher self-esteem than their white counterparts…
/ February 29, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

NFL moves season opener for Obama convention speech

NEW YORK (AP) – Powerful as the NFL is, it’s making way for President Barack Obama…
/ February 29, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Meryl Streep donates $10,000 to school in Viola Davis' honor

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) – Meryl Streep has donated $10,000 to a charter school in the struggling Rhode Island city of Central Falls after a plug from fellow actress and hometown favorite Viola Davis…
/ February 29, 2012