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December 19, 2017
When I see a Black writer, editor, or publisher creating quality work, I make sure to put my coins there.
December 25, 2015
The year 2015 proved to be a big year for black authors. Books by the likes of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Toni…
January 31, 2014
theGRIO'S 100 - Tananarive Due is a writer, and now film producer, working tirelessly to bring images of blacks in…
December 5, 2013
VIDEO - His latest work, 'Letters to an Incarcerated Brother,' is the final installment in a series of inspirational texts…
September 16, 2013
This month, New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan returns with her latest novel, Who Asked You? It’s a stirring…
September 6, 2013
REVIEW - In his latest book, 'The Good Lord Bird,' bestselling author James McBride offers a comedic portrait of John…
July 9, 2013
James Brown may forever be known as the hardest working man in show business; but, when it comes to bestselling…
June 29, 2013
ESSAY - Many of us thought about Butler, who died in 2006, on her recent June 22 birthday -- but…
June 27, 2013
POSTSCRIPT'D - In 'Black Like Me' John Howard Griffin describes how he stepped out of the comforts of his white…
June 26, 2013
ESSAY - Serena Williams’ remarks surrounding the Steubenville rape case, and more recently, her alleged comments regarding Maria Sharapova, give…
June 21, 2013
OPINION - For blacks in the film industry, the question from studios and producers isn’t new — even if it…
June 21, 2013
POST SCRIPT'D - With the movie 'World War Z' set for release this week, we wanted to feature the Max…
June 13, 2013
POST SCRIPT'D - This week we look back on the amazing career of Dwight Gooden. It was a career that…
April 5, 2013
POSTSCRIPT'D - On this week's book list from PostScript'd, we are celebrating Maya Angelou’s birthday, her new book, March Madness…
March 28, 2013
POSTSCRIPT'D - Eddie Huang’s 'Fresh Off The Boat' is a look at one immigrant family’s story of struggle and triumph…
February 7, 2013
POSTSCRIPT'D - This week’s List kicks off the start of Black History Month and features some truly historic books...
February 3, 2013
On the eve of the airing of Ayana Mathis' interview with Oprah Winfrey about her debut novel, she chatted with…
February 1, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Oprah Winfrey will interview The Twelve Tribes of Hattie author Ayana Mathis for the next installment of…
November 9, 2012
BOOKS - The "World Book Night" 2013 reading list was announced this week. Among the titles are books by Walter…
July 16, 2012
Just as the world is not painted in '50 Shades of Grey,' and America is a melting pot of flavors,…