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Author sues book publisher who dropped her after she shamed Black MTA worker for eating on train

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Celebrated novelist Jaqueline Woodson wins international literary prize

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

theGrio’s 100: Tananarive Due, writer brings black fantasy heroes to the screen

theGRIO’S 100 – Tananarive Due is a writer, and now film producer, working tirelessly to bring images of blacks in science fiction and fantasy into the mainstream. Due hopes to empower us to cope with life’s tests through the gift of a good story…
/ January 31, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Valorie Burton offers tips for creating happiness in new book, 'Happy Women Live Better'

theGRIO REPORT – Valorie Burton’s new book, ‘Happy Women Live Better,’ offers her latest, practical tips on how we can best create happiness — based both on research and tested methods…
/ December 20, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

There is nothing like the power of a woman who leads

ESSAY – I believe that God wants women to lead. If you listen to the small voice inside, you will find the space in your life where your spiritual path is directing you to take a stand…
/ July 7, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Lil Wayne and Birdman's daughters debut as authors

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The teenage daughters of rappers Lil Wayne and Birdman are in New Orleans with their dads this weekend, but it’s the girls who are greeting fans and signing autographs…
/ July 6, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Melissa Harris-Perry interviews 'Ghana Must Go' author Taiye Selasi

VIDEO – On Saturday’s “Melissa Harris-Perry,” Melissa sat down with author Taiye Selasi, whose debut novel, “Ghana Must Go,” is topping critics’ lists and attracting national attention…
/ March 10, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Grio books: Great reading for the start of Black History Month

POSTSCRIPT’D – This week’s List kicks off the start of Black History Month and features some truly historic books…
/ February 7, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Walter Mosley makes 'World Book Night' reading list

BOOKS – The “World Book Night” 2013 reading list was announced this week. Among the titles are books by Walter Mosley (author of “Devil in a Blue Dress” …
/ November 9, 2012