The Arts

Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Beyoncé creates scholarship for young women studying the arts, black studies

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Alvin Ailey II celebrates 40-year anniversary with exciting new lineup

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Harlem’s Apollo Theater turns 80: A hangout for black entertainment’s best

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

theGrio’s 100: Ava DuVernay, 1st black woman to win best director at Sundance

theGRIO’s 100 – In 2012 Ava DuVernay made history by becoming the first black woman to win the Best Director accolade at the Sundance Film Festival for her second feature, ‘Middle of Nowhere.’
/ February 22, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

theGrio’s 100: Nick Cave, Chicago artist blends fashion and politics

theGRIO’s 100 – Nick Cave, 53, is a Chicago-based visual artist whose “Soundsuits” are bringing the fine art world a new appreciation of sound, performance and movement…
/ February 21, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

theGrio’s 100: Ty Hunter, Beyoncé’s stylist, bridges high fashion and pop culture

theGRIO’s 100 – The celebrity fashion expert’s keen eye is behind the red carpet looks and stunning video presentations that have made jaws drop for over a decade…
/ February 20, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

theGrio’s 100: Tripoli Patterson, surfer brings new vibe to fine art

theGRIO’s 100 – Tripoli Patterson is an East Coast champion surfer who uses the skills he learned in his sport to successfully navigate the world of fine art…
/ February 15, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

theGrio’s 100: RZA, Wu-Tang Clan member hones directing and acting chops

theGRIO’S 100 – RZA has now made not only his directorial debut but also flexed his chops as the screenwriter and star of the kung-fu flick ‘Man With The Iron Fists’…
/ January 15, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

theGrio’s 100: Nzinga Knight, designer who is making modest Muslim fashions fabulous

theGRIO’s 100 – Nzinga Knight is a black American designer whose style mixes a sense of chic born of her life as a native New Yorker with the modesty inspired by her Muslim faith…
/ January 15, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

TheGrio's 100: Ryan Speedo Green, allowed opera to change the course of his life

theGRIO’s 100 – Ryan Speedo Green is a rising bass baritone opera star who shirked a life full of obstacles to pursue his dreams…
/ February 27, 2012