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October 6, 2014

Raven-Symoné: ‘I’m not an African-American’

theGRIO REPORT - Raven-Symoné is an American. Got it? The 28-year-old former child star told Oprah she's "tried of being…
September 30, 2014

Oprah wows audience, sings gospel hymn ‘I Surrender All’

theGRIO VIDEO - During a stop in New Jersey for 'Oprah's The Life You Want' tour, Oprah belted out an…
September 30, 2014

Oprah’s ‘The Life You Want’ tour inspires thousands

theGRIO REPORT - Empowering. Enlightening. Magical. These three words only begin to describe this past weekend's two-day event hosted by…
September 16, 2014

First Look: 'A Different World' cast talks with Oprah about show's lasting impact

theGRIO REPORT - More than 25 years after its debut, Oprah Winfrey is reunited the cast of the groundbreaking hit…
August 20, 2014

Iyanla Vanzant takes 'Fix My Life' to Ferguson to promote 'peaceful change'

theGRIO REPORT - Breaking from the traditional 'Iyanla: Fix My Life' series format, Iyanla is taking her show to the…
August 18, 2014

Oprah Winfrey, LeBron James – 10 must-see celebrity Ice Bucket Challenge videos

theGRIO VIDEO - Take a look at 10 of the best ALS Ice Bucket Challenge videos posted by some Hollywood’s…
August 14, 2014

Jermaine Jackson speaks out against new MJ album

theGRIO VIDEO - In an all-new episode of OWN’s popular series “Oprah: Where Are They Now?,” Oprah Winfrey interviews Jermaine…
August 6, 2014

Oprah Winfrey stuns, showcases her curves on the 'O' cover

theGRIO REPORT - Each month, Oprah Winfrey poses for the cover of O, the Oprah Magazine - and each month,…
July 9, 2014

Oprah Winfrey Network takes culinary flight with 'Wingmen'

theGRIO VIDEO - Oprah Winfrey Network will take culinary flight with 'Wingmen,' A one-hour special featuring best friends Ramone Dickerson…
June 20, 2014

La Toya Jackson does fierce impression of Oprah Winfrey

theGRIO VIDEO - In an interview with theGrio, La Toya Jackson opens up about being newly engaged and reveals her…
June 12, 2014

Oprah Winfrey reunites the cast of 'A Different World'

theGRIO REPORT - Oprah brought the cast of the hit 90s sitcom together Wednesday in Los Angeles to tape an…
June 7, 2014

Five moving moments from Maya Angelou's private memorial service

theGRIO REPORT - Dr. Maya Angelou was honored Saturday during an emotional private memorial service held at Wake Forest University.…
June 7, 2014

Private memorial service set for poet Maya Angelou

(AP) - Family, friends and famous admirers including first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey plan…
May 30, 2014

Tika Sumpter defends Tyler Perry sitcom: ‘We don’t aim to be lowbrow’

theGRIO VIDEO - Tika Sumpter talks about season 2 of 'The Haves and the Have Nots' and defends the series…
May 28, 2014

Oprah discusses how Maya Angelou helped to define her legacy

theGRIO VIDEO - In an interview with theGrio, Oprah Winfrey opens up about how Dr. Maya Angelou helped define her…
May 17, 2014

Oprah Winfrey says farewell to Barbara Walters: 'You're the reason I wanted to be in television'

(AP) - Oprah Winfrey and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton surprised Barbara Walters as the legendary newswoman taped…
May 17, 2014

Oprah Winfrey Network postpones Michael Sam documentary

(AP) - The planned documentary by the Oprah Winfrey Network on Michael Sam, the NFL's first openly gay player, has…
April 30, 2014

Oprah Winfrey slams Donald Sterling for 'plantation mentality'

theGRIO REPORT - During an interview on CBS 'This Morning' Oprah Winfrey spoke out about Donald Sterling's racist comments...
April 28, 2014

Debbie Allen recalls one of her most memorable speeches

theGRIO VIDEO - Watch Debbie Allen's shock and amazement as she views vintage footage of her unforgettable Essence Award acceptance…
April 18, 2014

Cast of OWN's 'Love in the City': 'We are the new modern 'Sex and the City'

theGRIO VIDEO - Kiyah Wright, Bershan Shaw, Chenoa Maxwell and Tiffany Jones are four fabulous women taking New York City…