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February 24, 2012
SLIDESHOW - These 10 African-Americans' passion for politics has landed them a spot on this year's theGrio's 100 List.
February 24, 2012
theGRIO's 100 - Known mostly for playing characters with sass, Octavia Spencer also has the chops for more serious roles,…
February 23, 2012
SLIDESHOW - Check out our slideshow of this eclectic bunch of history-making icons in the world of sports...
February 22, 2012
SLIDESHOW - These 10 African-American artists are making a name for themselves in popular culture..
February 22, 2012
theGRIO's 100 - founder of the Center for Women's Health Research at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, devoted to studying…
February 21, 2012
theGRIO'S 100 - Desiree Rogers was the White House social secretary during President Obama's first year and a half in…
February 20, 2012
SLIDESHOW - Their passion for giving back and helping their communities are reasons these 10 African-Americans made this year's Grio's…
February 19, 2012
theGRIO's 100 - After guest-hosting for MSNBC's 'Rachel Maddow Show' and appearing on MSNBC and NBC for years, Melissa Harris-Perry…
February 18, 2012
theGRIO's 100 - Actress and comedienne Maya Rudolph has been making us laugh for more than a decade...
February 17, 2012
theGRIOs 100 - Elisabeth Omilami has dedicated her life helping others. After her father passed away, Omilami took over his…
February 16, 2012
theGRIO's 100 - Sonya Arrington started Mothers Against Teen Violence, a non-profit organization that raises awareness about teen violence, after…
February 16, 2012
theGRIOs 100 - Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson is the first black woman to hold her rank in the history of…
February 15, 2012
theGRIO's 100 - Rep. Frederica Wilson has made a great name for herself as she represents the 17th congressional district…
February 14, 2012
theGRIOs 100 - Radcliffe Bailey has been described as one of the most prominent living artists in Atlanta, known for…
February 13, 2012
thGRIO Report - Chuck Baker is the founder and CEO of FileBlaze, a cloud file-sharing company that allows users to…
February 13, 2012
theGRIOs 100 - Although Maimah Karmo was diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago, she is now an inspirational and…
February 10, 2012
This year Black History Month celebrates African-American women in American culture and history -- something Miami Congresswoman Frederica Wilson knows…
February 9, 2012
theGRIO's 100 - George Andrews is the founder and CEO of what is now the second-largest black-owned bank in Georgia...
February 9, 2012
theGRIO's 100 - Alonzo Washington spent his childhood creating comic book heroes. He has turned that hobby into a series…
February 8, 2012
theGRIO's 100 - Andrew 'Bo' Young, III is the CEO of Give Locally, a website that pre-screens and posts the…