Legacy

Dorsey’s Fine Art Gallery: New York’s oldest Black-owned gallery space

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Hakim’s Book Store is the first and oldest Black-owned bookshop in Philadelphia.

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Sylvia’s, The World Famous Soul Food Kitchen: ‘Legacy’ 

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SWV has no plans to stop performing song with Michael Jackson sample

The ladies of SWV aren’t backing down from playing their Michael Jackson sample during Sunday’s Verzuz battle despite potential criticism.
/ May 7, 2021
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What do people get wrong about Dr. King? 5 activists reflect on MLK’s true legacy

TheGrio.com assembled a digital roundtable of activists, writers and artists to reflect on the question of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s true legacy- and how it directly relates to the fight for justice in 2018…
/ January 15, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

As first lady, Michelle Obama charted her own course

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Michelle Obama considered the daunting prospect of becoming first lady, she purposely avoided turning to books by her predecessors for guidance. Instead, she turned inward…
/ December 24, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Bill Cosby's sexual assault charge leaves many feeling betrayed

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bill Cosby, a cultural icon who once stood among America’s most beloved figures, suffered the latest and most serious blow to his forever mixed legacy …
/ December 31, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Phylicia Rashad defends 'Cosby Show' legacy during BET Honors

theGRIO REPORT – Phylicia Rashad was among a select group of honorees during Monday night’s broadcast of the BET Honors…
/ February 24, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

How Maya Angelou made her mark from civil rights to hip-hop

Dr. Maya Angelou was that rare but quintessential artist whose work stayed relevant over time and across generations. By the
/ May 29, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Maya Angelou on her legacy: ‘I do my best with everything’

theGRIO VIDEO – Dr. Maya Angelou opens up about her legacy in a 2011 interview with theGrio. Angelou said, “I do my best with everything I do”…
/ May 28, 2014