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Debra Lee Quinn Coleman thegrio.com
August 17, 2020
Former BET president and CEO Debra Lee's son, Quinn Coleman, a rising music executive and promoter has died at 31,…
Saudia Shuler Philly Chef thegrio.com
July 24, 2020
Philly chef Saudia Shuler pulled up to a McDonald’s drive-thru to offer employees higher-paying jobs that they accepted on the…
Byron Allen Is Inducted Into The Broadcasting
July 9, 2020
Despite his success, Byron Allen, who owns Entertainment Studios and is one of the few Black multimedia moguls in history,…
July 1, 2020
Kanye West congratulates his wife, Kim Kardashian West for making deals that have allowed her to become a billionaire, just…
May 1, 2020
His former agent says that Michael Jordan once passed on an extremely lucrative deal because it would require two hours…
March 20, 2020
As the great-great-granddaughter of hair care pioneer Madam C.J. Walker, A’Lelia Bundles proudly carries the torch of her family’s heritage…
black man frustrated
January 15, 2020
Black business owners are routinely denied bank loans, even if they have good credit scores and consistent annual profits.
June 19, 2019
[griojw id=”DpWC5HLj” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] When it comes to building a brand in the world of nightlife, you can’t be just a
Jay-Z Nipsey Hussle thegrio.com
April 2, 2019
Nipsey Hussle didn’t just connect with people through music, but through a business ethic and dedication to positive change.
Target thegrio.com
January 24, 2019
Zandra Cunningham, 18, developed plant-based skincare products called Zandra Beauty that will soon hit select Target shelves.
Michael Griffin and Brian Orakpo team up to launch cupcake franchise thegrio.com
January 2, 2019
Two professional football players have teamed up to whip up the tasty treats as co-owners of a Gigi’s Cupcakes franchise…
December 4, 2018
[griojw id=”nyfZ9m7l” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Children aren’t the only ones who crave applesauce. Meet Keisha Smith-Jeremie, the CEO and founder of Sanaía
October 31, 2018
[griojw id=”eK27BJFs” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] Three Nigerian sisters, Lilian, Marysonia and Mirian Ugokwe founded one of the top-selling Afrocentric clothing and accessory
September 28, 2018
[griojw id=”fH8pf79y” playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] She was once rejected on Shark Tank, now she’s breaking ground on her very own store. Today’s Grio
September 10, 2018
[griojw id=”Ikv8kQQJ” playerid=”GEDLwojW”] For years Washington D.C. has been known as “The Chocolate City” and it is the home to
July 22, 2018
The city of Minneapolis flipped the script on a wannabe #PermitPatty by helping a 13-year-old black boy start a hot…
February 23, 2017
When it comes to beauty, Kristen “KJ” Miller and Amanda E. Johnson refuse to settle. In September, 2015, the two
November 28, 2016
Godwin Gabriel is looking to move in on the ride-sharing tech business with an app called Moovn, which he hopes…
December 18, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - A new study from the Center for American Progress, 'The State of Women of Color in the…
April 15, 2013
Madame You, a new social networking site for women of color to “connect with hair gurus and each other” aims…