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February 26, 2018

Ryan Leslie thinks ‘Black Panther’ could inspire a technology revolution for black people

[griojw id=”Fn848vSB” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”] Grammy-nominated artist and tech entrepreneur, Ryan Leslie, stopped by theGrio LIVE to give the scoop on his
April 28, 2017

New Will Packer film will tell the story of young African queen

(Producer Will Packer tells #theGrioLIVE’s Natasha Alford and Gerren Keith Gaynor about this new film “Warrior Queen”) Powerhouse Hollywood producer
November 16, 2016

All is not lost: ‘Doc McStuffins’ gets renewed for a fifth season

After widespread rumors that beloved show “Doc McStuffins“ wasn’t returning to TV, fans can now celebrate:  Disney Junior announced today that
June 20, 2012

Gallup polls might not accurately represent ‘non-whites’

The Huffington Post recently reported that the popular Gallup poll surveys often survey a disproportionate amount of blacks and Hispanics...
June 14, 2012

Detroit may send no black representatives to Congress

Detroit's population loss is beginning to effect it's national representation, for the first time in 57-years the city may not…
June 15, 2011

An industry built on black talent still lacks black executives

In an industry dependent on black performers, the expected appointment of "Gee" Roberson and Antonio "L.A." Reid to executive roles…
April 15, 2011

On Emancipation Day, DC citizens are still fighting for freedom

theGRIO REPORT - "It's kind of ironic that this week we're celebrating emancipation when we're not emancipated," Mayor Vincent Gray…