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Afropunk’s first Miami event was a fashion freedom fest

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Echoes of 2006: Jazz Fest returns to New Orleans for 2022

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In NYC, how a new generation of Afro-Latinos celebrates their Blackness

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Child dies in hot car as father reportedly works his shift at a festival

A four-year has died after being left in a hot car and now his father who worked at a festival
/ May 7, 2019

Grio Good News Report | DaShawn Usher, Founder and Executive Director of “MOBI,” is creating a safe space for Black gay and queer men

Pride month may be in June, but it’s never out of season to support networking in the LGBTQ community. That’s
/ July 12, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

‘Made In America’ Concert Returns to Philly with free streaming on Tidal

This year’s Made In America promises to take over Philadelphia once again with performances by JAY-Z, J. Cole, The Chainsmokers, Solange, Stormzy,
/ September 1, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Harry Belafonte’s ‘Many Rivers to Cross’ social justice festival kicks off today

Legendary performer and activist Harry Belafonte is bringing together artists and leaders of all generations this weekend in Atlanta for real life
/ October 1, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Rihanna will receive the Michael Jackson Video VANGUARD award at the VMAs

Rihanna is continuing to dominate the music scene with her latest achievement, the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at MTV’s
/ August 13, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Malia Obama attends Lollapalooza in Chicago

theGRIO REPORT – Malia Obama, President Obama’s oldest daughter, attended Lollapalooza music festival over the weekend, generating a Twitter-frenzy.
/ August 4, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

SXSW: Blacks in Tech panel voting

theGRIO REPORT – The voting process for the music and media festival South By Southwest’s (SXSW) Blacks in Technology panel discussion is currently open…
/ September 4, 2013