Diaspora

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Devon Franklin Maria Castillo
July 16, 2025
DeVon Franklin opens up about his relationship with Afro-Latina fiancée Maria Castillo and why their kids will grow up speaking…
Fort Valley State University thegrio.com
June 19, 2022
The university’s department specializing in Africa and the African diaspora will also use the funds to recruit more students and…
March 24, 2018
Love & Hip Hop Miami’s reunion showdown between Dominican goddess Amara La Negra, Afro-Cuban queen Juju, and The Producer was…
Amara La Negra thegrio.com
February 14, 2018
[griojw id=”6cz7Fpus” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] The Love & Hip Hop franchise introduced the masses to K. Michelle, Cardi B and now Amara
October 11, 2016
“Too black to be Latino, too Latino to be black…” It’s a saying that captures the conflict of a society
May 20, 2016
Today there is a an Afro­Colombian march for rights and visibility happening across these seven key cities in Colombia...
January 24, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Sandra Appiah is on a mission. The 23-year-old wants to rebrand Africa and alter skewed perceptions of…
December 27, 2011
OPINION - I am expressing my dissatisfaction with his repugnant and mocking analysis of a holiday that is celebrated and…
December 4, 2011
TheGrio SLIDESHOW -- Black artists on display at Art Basel Miami 2011 ...
December 2, 2011
theGRIO REPORT - Art Basel Miami Beach, the premier international art show that takes place annually in Miami Beach, will…
May 13, 2011
OPINION - Martelly's challenge here is to provide a healthy dose of reality and explain to the people that the…
January 13, 2010
OPINION - The earthquake in Haiti was not only a global tragedy, it was a wake-up call for all of…
December 21, 2009
REVIEW - Avatar is a reminder of the lessons to be learned from indigenous cultures and the respect and honor…