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Pressley hosts CBC panel on Black immigration, calls ICE and border patrol ‘racist and rogue’

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Here’s how to get your look together for ‘Black Panther’ this weekend

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Woman killed after saying “no” to proposal

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

No: African-Americans 'culturally appropriating' African aesthetics isn't a thing

Freelance journalist ZIpporah Gene makes a bold claim in a recent opinion piece. Gene expresses her frustration with African Americans for “cultural appropriation” of African aesthetics.
/ September 8, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

African women taking over YouTube with fierce tribal makeup tutorials

These amazing African women are taking over YouTube and giving us all lessons in their heritage while they’re at it…
/ August 25, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Soccer coach Igor Gamula calls African players 'things,' makes Ebola jokes

theGRIO REPORT – A Russian soccer coach announced that his club will not sign any more black players because they had “enough dark-skinned players; we’ve got six of the things.”
/ November 3, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Forbes richest black people 2013: 7 people of African descent make Forbes' 2013 list of the world's richest

theGRIO REPORT – It is notable that out of the seven richest people of African decent in the world, six of them hail from the African continent itself. This certainly makes Africa an important region to watch in the world of finance and business…
/ March 6, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Viola Davis embraces her African roots in 'Beautiful Creatures'

theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio Viola Davis says she now aims to progress her career by taking on roles against stereotype, and steering clear of redundancy
/ February 14, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

South African president says Mandela improving

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela was seriously ill but has steadily improved over the last few days after being diagnosed with a lung infection…
/ December 20, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Black women featured on Forbes' 'World's 100 Most Powerful Women' list (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW – Eleven amazing African and black American women made the cut, including Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, and Beyoncé…
/ August 23, 2012