October 18, 2013

theGRIO REVIEW - The late Troy Davis has long been a symbol for activists working to abolish America’s death penalty, and the new book I Am Troy Davis puts a human face on that symbol, with particular emphasis on the unyielding love of his family.

February 05, 2013

theGRIO REPORT -The Barclays Center is linking Brooklyn’s African-American basketball history and its present-day team, the Brooklyn Nets, with a new installation of historic photographs of the Black Fives, early-20th century African-American basketball teams, throughout the arena’s main concourse.

June 17, 2013

Following USA’s thrilling first round World Cup win over Ghana, many casual soccer fans were questioning, “Who is John Brooks?”

July 15, 2013

theGRIO REPORT - Following the reading of the George Zimmerman verdict on Saturday night, Trayvon Martin supporters in New York City took to the streets Sunday, many gathering in Union Square and Times Square.

Zimmerman was on trial for the second-degree murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman was found not guilty by a Florida jury.

October 09, 2013

theGRIO REPORT - The Florida Head Start Association and families who use the programs are very grateful for the $10 million donation made to the National Head Start Association by John and Laura Arnold, enabling Head Start locations to reopen.

March 20, 2013

theGRIO REPORT - Chef Cheo is known for helping professional athletes and celebrities develop healthy eating habits and lifestyles.

As a celebrity chef, Cheo helps clients focus on eating better and making healthier choices. He builds individualized diet plans and guides his clients on how to approach vitamins, supplements and exercise, depending on the client’s personal goals.

April 10, 2013

theGRIO REPORT -Chef Wayne Lyons is best known for his soul food creations and winning the Food Network’s Chopped Season 7.

The father of two is owner of the popular Jersey City restaurant Soul Flavors, where he is also the head chef.

July 29, 2013

theGRIO REPORT - WNBA All-Star players teamed up with R&B singer Trevor Jackson and Miss USA Erin Brady to help dedicate a newly refurbished basketball court and conduct a fitness clinic for elementary students on Friday at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School (BDJMS) in New London, CT.

April 04, 2013

theGRIO REPORT - A current college basketball star has bigger hands than LeBron James, a longer wingspan than Chris Bosh, and regularly makes ESPN highlight reels with their dunks, but they aren’t being taken seriously for this year’s NBA draft.

Why? Because the potential draftee is a woman — Baylor University’s Brittney Griner.

July 03, 2013

theGRIO REPORT - The Fourth of July is the ideal time for a barbecue.
 

Food industry veteran Chef Dawn Tyson got her start at a Thai restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland. She then moved to New York City following her college graduation and took a publicist job at BMG/RCA Records.  Soon after taking the position, Dawn began catering and baking for artists and co-workers, eventually deciding to start her own catering business, Dawn’s Dish.

June 15, 2013

theGRIO REPORT - Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, producer Ne-Yo talked to theGrio about his Father’s Day plans and what the holiday means to him.
 

Ne-Yo has two young children. Madilyn Grace is two and a half-years-old, and Mason Evan is one and a half-years-old.

February 12, 2013

One day after the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, hip-hop producer Jermaine Dupri and 106 & Park host rapper Bow Wow got ready to work on music for the Jordan Brand in New York City.
They talked about projects they’ve been working on, as well as big things to expect for 2013.

August 09, 2013

theGRIO OPINION - Team USA Olympic track and field star Dawn Harper ran a 12.37 in the 100-meter hurdles final, earning an Olympic silver medal. Her teammate, Kellie Wells finished just behind, winning the bronze. With all the success these ladies achieved, is it really appropriate for the media to ask them about Lolo Jones immediately following their race?

September 06, 2013

theGRIO REPORT - Keri Hilson makes her second big screen appearance with her role in this weekend’s sci-fi film Riddick.

Director David Twohy and actor-producer Vin Diesel returns to the third movie installment as the convict, anti-hero Richard Riddick.

April 25, 2013

theGRIO REPORT - Nevada State Sen. Kelvin Atkinson (D – North Las Vegas) came out to his fellow lawmakers Monday during a legislative debate on removing the gay marriage ban from the state constitution.
“I never considered myself someone who was in the closet,” Sen. Atkinson told theGrio.  ”My family and friends knew.”