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September 3, 2022

The secret’s in the sauce: Make a BBQ sauce worthy of your cookout

Sure, you could use a store-bought BBQ sauce this Labor Day holiday, but don't your ribs, wings and chops deserve…
July 1, 2022

Grio staff suggests you grill watermelon, serve Cadillac Margaritas to elevate your cookout

No disrespect the potato salad, but you can elevate your cookout with dishes that go beyond the standard party fare
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May 30, 2022

The official rules and revisions for the 2022 cookout season

Across Black America, people have wondered if this Memorial Day will signal the official opening of Cookout Season.
bbqing while black
May 21, 2018

How Black folks turn white tears into a cultural event, with extra sauce

On Sunday, Oakland residents fired up the barbecue grill in the park again, except this time the epic Bbqing While Black event…
July 3, 2013

Chef Dawn Tyson shares tips, recipes for July 4th cookouts

theGRIO REPORT - Chef Dawn Tyson spoke to theGrio about some Fourth of July recipes, great for any cookout, and…
October 24, 2012

Howard Homecoming tailgating scene heats up

Among the thousands who thronged to the campus for the playing, as many attendants were there to partake of the…
October 17, 2012

'Sleepwalking,' dreaming of BBQ, woman sets home on fire

theGRIO REPORT - A woman in Lexington, Kentucky is telling police that when she set her apartment on fire while…
July 4, 2012

How are you celebrating Independence Day?

theGRIO VIDEO - Independence Day is an American holiday dating back to July 4, 1776 honoring the day that the…
May 26, 2012

Dr. Ty's tips on staying safe this holiday weekend

theGRIO REPORT - On the road or at home, it’s important to beware of holiday dangers. Keep your weekend from…
August 5, 2011

Fox on Obama's b'day: 'Obama's Hip-Hop BBQ Didn't Create Jobs'

The report, which aggregated a Politico story, goes on to detail the menu, guests and R&B, jazz, hip-hop and Motown…
July 7, 2011

How to keep your cool at summer cookouts

theGRIO VIDEO - We caught up with some New Yorkers to hear some of their most outrageous cookout moments...
February 1, 2011

McCray’s Backyard BBQ cart to cook for Super Bowl

VIDEO - Derrick McCray's barbecued ribs have been a hit with politicians and football fans in Florida for years. Now…
July 5, 2010

Slideshow: Obama celebrates July 4th at White House barbecue

SLIDESHOW - The estimated 1,200 guests included active-duty military personnel and their families, wounded troops, and people with family members…
April 23, 2010

Obamas kickoff vacation with BBQ cookout

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - President Obama and the first lady begin their North Carolina vacation with barbecued ribs...