Grio’s 100

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February 25, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - Drs. Vincent and Vance Moss, 41, are twin surgeons who share a passion for helping others. This…
February 24, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - The first African-American to direct an animated feature, his first film 'Rise of the Guardians' has earned…
February 22, 2013
theGRIO's 100: Rick Kittles, PhD, 47, has traced the ancestry of over 100,000 African-Americans, including Oprah Winfrey, Isaiah Washington, Spike…
February 22, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - In 2012 Ava DuVernay made history by becoming the first black woman to win the Best Director…
February 22, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - Kerry Washington made her mark on Hollywood in 2012, starring in her successful TV sitcom Scandal and…
February 21, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - Nick Cave, 53, is a Chicago-based visual artist whose “Soundsuits” are bringing the fine art world a…
February 21, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - Claressa Shields is a 17-year-old boxer and Flint, Michigan native who earned a gold medal in London…
February 20, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - As the newly appointed director of the Office of Minority Health, she is dedicated to creating health…
February 20, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - For many, watching gymnast Gabby Douglas lead her team to gold and then earning individual all-around gold…
February 20, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - The celebrity fashion expert’s keen eye is behind the red carpet looks and stunning video presentations that…
February 19, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - How did a guy who has averaged 1,400 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns a year the last…
February 19, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - A sports blogger and columnist called Brittney Griner the 'best women's basketball player since, since ever'....
February 18, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - This past fall, Minor made history when she became the first African-American editor-in-chief in Condé Nast's 103-year…
February 18, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - In addition to training future physicians and practicing medicine -- where he treats victims of violence from…
February 15, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - In 2005, the Chicago White Sox won their first World Series title in nearly 90 years. General…
February 15, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - Tripoli Patterson is an East Coast champion surfer who uses the skills he learned in his sport…
February 14, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - A longtime crisis communications consultant in Washington, Judy Smith became a huge star last year because of…
February 13, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - Isis King made history on the runway and on television, and she could become the first trans…
February 13, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - Dr. Kafui Dzirasa, 34, is the first African-American to complete a PhD in neurobiology at Duke University...
February 12, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - Nabors, 41, is the director of legislative affairs at the White House, managing relations between the administration…