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January 16, 2021

Leslie Odom Jr. reveals he and wife were expecting while filming ‘One Night in Miami…’

Check out our interview with Leslie Odom Jr. who stars as Sam Cooke in Regina King's directorial debut, 'One Night…
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January 4, 2021

‘One Night in Miami…’ trailer shows four legendary friends that helped change the world

The latest trailer for Regina King's directorial debut 'One Night in Miami...' shows four legendary friends who helped change the…
June 6, 2016

Tennessee lawmaker says Muhammad Ali not going to war is a ‘black Cloud’ on his character

After the death of Muhammad Ali, Tennessee State Representative Martin Daniel stirred up controversy with several ignorant tweets referring to…
June 4, 2016

Untouchable: Why no athlete will ever match Ali’s staggering legacy of activism

Muhammad Ali is no longer with us physically, but his spirit will always live on...
August 4, 2012

London Olympics 2012: theGrio's greatest Olympians (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - Every four years we watch the Olympics Games with excitement as America's greatest athletes compete against their best…
June 20, 2012

Muhammad Ali found guilty on this day, June 20, 1967

Before Muhammad Ali became known for his defeat as of Joe Frazier, the young boxer was convicted, sentenced, and fined…
January 10, 2012

Muhammad Ali's Louisville friends remember early days

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Long before he became the world's most recognizable athlete, a young Muhammad Ali honed his skills…