theGrios 100

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February 20, 2013

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…
February 13, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Dr. Kafui Dzirasa, healing families through mental health research

theGRIO's 100 - Dr. Kafui Dzirasa, 34, is the first African-American to complete a PhD in neurobiology at Duke University...
February 6, 2013

theGrio's 100: Benjamin Crump, lending a legal hand for victims

theGRIO'S 100 - Crump has helped to publicize cases of alleged police brutality or other misconduct that might have gone…
January 15, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Wanda Butts, turning tragedy into life-saving hope

theGRIO'S 100 - Wanda Butts turned unspeakable tragedy into hope for thousands of Ohio children and their families...
January 15, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Shaun Evans, bringing urban news to a smartphone near you

theGRIO's 100 - In recent years, Shaun Evans has made significant contributions to the world of iPhone applications...
January 15, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Lee Saunders, organizing America’s largest union

theGRIO'S 100 - Lee Saunders made history by becoming president of the nation's largest labor union...
January 15, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Laura Smalls, designer who dresses the first lady

theGRIO's 100 - Michelle Obama has brought national attention to black designer Laura Smalls, who is known among the fashionable…
January 15, 2013

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…
January 15, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Anthony Foxx leading in the New South

theGRIO's 100 - Anthony Foxx is the mayor of Charlotte and considered a rising political star not only in the…
June 22, 2012

TheGrio's 100: C.J. Senter, child fitness instructor

theGRIOs 100 - C.J. Senter has six-pack abs, loves to exercise and has his own brand under which he produces…
June 22, 2012

TheGrio’s 100: Jon ‘Bones’ Jones, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion youngest in history

theGRIO's 100 - Jon 'Bones' Jones is the youngest Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) titleholder in history...
June 21, 2012

TheGrio’s 100: Ibtihaj Muhammad, young Muslim changes the face of fencing

theGRIO's 100 - Ibtihaj Muhammad is an African American Muslim and a professional fencer, about the rarest combination to set…
June 20, 2012

TheGrio’s 100: Justus Williams, ‘LeBron James of chess’ is the youngest black chess master

theGRIO'S 100 - In just four years, Bronx native Justus Williams went from chess novice to being awarded the level…
May 24, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Issa Rae, creator of 'Awkward Black Girl' web series brings the laughs

theGRIO's 100 - Issa Rae is the creator of the popular 'Awkward Black Girl' web series...
February 29, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Chris Broussard, ESPN sports analyst knows the ins and outs of the NBA

theGRIOs 100 - Chris Broussard who has gained significant success as an ESPN sports analyst who mainly covers the NBA.
February 29, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Rep. Yvette Clarke, working on Capitol Hill for a better future for her district

theGRIO's 100 - Rep. Yvette Clarke is a Brooklyn native and the youngest African American to serve in the U.S.…
February 28, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Misty Copeland, ballet dancer making history

theGRIO's 100 - In 2007, Misty Copeland became the first African-American soloist at the American Ballet Theater theater in 20…
February 28, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Kevin Clash, Voice of Elmo brings joy to millions of children

theGRIO's 100 - If you told someone the voice of Elmo belongs to a 51-year-old black man from Baltimore, they'd…
February 27, 2012

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…
February 27, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Angela Benton, founder of Black Web 2.0, covers the black tech world

theGRIO's 100 - Angela Benton founded Black Web Media in 2007 and created the site Black Web 2.0, which is…