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theGRIO REPORT - Essence magazine Beauty Editor argues that the rise of black woman representing beauty brands is nothing new…
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is bringing together an impressive group of female artists for a White House…
theGRIO REPORT - Forbes' recently released their annual '30 Under 30' list and among those recognized this year are several…
theGRIO SLIDESHOW - To say 2013 wasn't an amazing year in music would be an understatement...
OPINION - In the coming days, as we begin to chronicle his life in various news stories and opinion columns,…
theGRIO REPORT - Some believe there’s a good chance Andre 3000 and Big Boi will join forces again in 2014...
theGRIO REPORT - The Black Girls Rock! annual awards show broadcast this past Sunday on BET was phenomenal not only…
OPINION - At a time where cringe-worthy phrases like 'no homo' are still hurled everywhere, it’s refreshing to see public…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stevie Wonder gave an electrifying performance at New York's Central Park in front of thousands of…
theGRIO VIDEO - Janelle Monae’s second album 'The Electric Lady' like her first project, the genre bending Arch Android has…
theGRIO Q&A - Amy Newton has proven that creativity, courage and good craftsmanship are key elements in transitioning from a…
TODAY - Janelle Monáe may not yet be a household name — but the Grammy-nominated Kansas City, Kan., native is…
OPINION - Monáe comes from a long line of black female musicians who are unusual and brilliant...
SLIDESHOW - With artists like Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z, and Miguel dominating the year so far, other big names are…
VIDEO - MSNBC’s Tamron Hall interviews Grammy-winning singer, and Essence Festival performer, Janelle Monae...
SLIDESHOW - In our continuing coverage of Black Music Month, theGrio is highlighting the top 10 female artists who have…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jay-Z says his 'Made in America' festival is coming back to Philadelphia...
SLIDESHOW - This week in black fashion, Holly Robinson Peete, Janelle Monae, Savannah Brinson and more African-American celebrities brought major…
On Saturday evening, like-minded female celebrities gathered at the Loews Paradise Theatre in New York City to salute leaders and…