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January 16, 2022
Since the pandemic began, a new billionaire has been minted almost every day and the fortunes of the 10 richest men more than doubled.
ReidOut
October 27, 2021
On “The ReidOut,” Reid pulls no punches when it comes to pointing out what she sees as hypocrisy by Republican lawmakers.
August 6, 2021
Rihanna’s focus on inclusivity is living, breathing, profitable proof that diversity and profitability can coexist.
Kim Kardashian thegrio.com
April 6, 2021
According to Forbes, Kim Kardashian West is officially worth $1 billion, joining the ranks of some of the richest people in the world.
Robert Smith black billionaires taxes thegrio.com
November 20, 2020
Billionaire Robert Smith breaks silence after tax case and admits to his mistake in a $140M tax settlement.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 3, 2017
If you still haven’t heard of billionaire Robert F. Smith, it’s time to start paying attention.   The Chairman and […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 17, 2016
Reginald F. Lewis, a Baltimore native, was the first African-American to build a billion dollar company…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
January 22, 2016
Congratulations to Mariah Carey and James Packer! The two are engaged as of Thursday night, when Packer proposed in New […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 17, 2015
theGRIO REPORT – Janice Bryant Howroyd started out with $900 in her pocket when she left her home in North Carolina in 1976, and now she is the first African-American woman to own a business worth billions of dollars…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 15, 2014
E! Online — Congrats to Eve and Maximillion Cooper!
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 13, 2014
theGRIO REPORT – NBA legend and owner of the Charlotte Hornets Michael Jordan is reportedly now a billionaire.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 19, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – The list boasts the financial success of the nation’s most affluent men and women who work in a variety of industries…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 3, 2013
OPINION – Elumelu, who is one of Africa’s most well-known billionaires and part of a new generation of African businessmen with a new way of doing business, has a unique philosophical approach to business..
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 23, 2013
E! Online – Janet Jackson has officially joined the billion-dollar club, according to Variety…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 18, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – Both Jay-Z and wife Beyoncé have been named by ‘Time’ as two of the world’s most influential people.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 28, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – During an interview on ‘The Dish’ with theGrio, Bill Bellamy weighed in on Janet Jackson’s marriage to Wissam Al Mana…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 26, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – At first glance the Qatari billionaire businessman seems an unexpected mate for the Queen of Pop…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 28, 2012
theGRIO REPORT -Birdman has 48 acts under his umbrella and wants to keep the records coming out…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 8, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – The steady stream of ugly reactions to President Barack Obama’s re-election continues…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 10, 2012
theGRIO REPORT – The telecom tycoon has committed $6.4 million in scholarship dollars to send 40 African freshmen to Morehouse, over a four-year period….