Controversy

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June 6, 2013
OPINION - The aftermath of the exchange sparks more insight than the exchange itself. Some have questioned whether it was…
May 22, 2013
theGRIO VIDEO - In an interview withGrio, Ray J revealed that he is not envious of Kim Kardashian's relationship with…
May 19, 2013
The Black Pro-Life Coalition plans to continue spreading the message that abortions are not "safe or rare," as the mainstream…
May 15, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Amid the uproar, and calls for investigations, over IRS employees using inappropriate criteria and questions to vet…
May 14, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Pakistani designer Aamna Aqeel has spawned the latest race-related controversy in fashion through her 'Be My Slave'…
May 8, 2013
OPINION - Social media has given a powerful voice to people of color, complementing an often one-dimensional mainstream when it…
April 28, 2013
OPINION - Many men, I'm afraid, just don't get how awful, demeaning, violating (and common) this practice is no matter…
April 22, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - There is an important relationship lesson we can all glean from the colloquy spurred by this highly…
April 18, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Vogue Netherlands is coming under fire for painting a white model in blackface for a May 2013…
April 16, 2013
OPINION - I am supposed to pen a witty editorial, calling for the reform of rap, or some such. But…
April 10, 2013
NBCNEWS - The latest attempt by a white and black singer to talk about racial issues is stirring up a…
April 8, 2013
OPINION - Congress should lift the travel restrictions on Cuba so that Americans can 'travel first class to change the…
April 4, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - This week, a cover shot featuring Kerry Washington has a few folks on the Internet questioning whether…
March 29, 2013
Richards’ decision to out PyCon conference attendees, who made sexual innuendos while sitting behind her, sparked a massive online debate…
March 28, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Rick Ross addressed on the lyrics today during a radio interview with Q 93.3 in New Orleans...
March 22, 2013
OPINION - Her seeming identity crisis on "Bow Down/I Been On" is a messy and misdirected retort that reveals just…
March 12, 2013
CLUTCH - The New York Times found several signs indicating Norfleet is a fraud, including her actual accomplishments versus public…
March 4, 2013
OPINION - Meet four women who are making a difference in starting intelligent conversations around the genre of reality TV…
March 1, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - French publication Numéro magazine has become embroiled in controversy for featuring a 16-year-old model in bronzing make-up…
February 27, 2013
OPINION - If Christians want to maintain relevance among the younger set, it would be helpful if those with holier-than-thou…