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Why some blacks prefer 'whiter' movie theaters

By Anthony Calypso

1:20 PM on 05/28/2010

theGRIO REPORT - The stereotype of blacks talking in the theater may have less to do with reality than with perception...
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Does race play a role in the way we tip?

By Anthony Calypso

9:28 AM on 01/26/2010

Because of the perception that African-Americans don't tip well, they might often receive inferior service...
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Gadgets to look for in 2010

By Anthony Calypso

8:20 AM on 01/12/2010

SLIDESHOW - TheGrio.com took a look at a few cutting edge products to help accentuate your home, your car, and your phone calls...
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As unemployment drops for most, black teens see 8-point spike

By Anthony Calypso

10:05 AM on 12/04/2009

Although the unemployment rate for African-Americans dropped to 15.6 percent in November, the unemployment rate for black teens stands at 49.4 percent - a sharp increase from last month's number of 41.3 percent...
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What's behind the sagging pants trend?

By Anthony Calypso

10:42 AM on 09/15/2009

A few municipalities in various states across the country have considered passing laws banning sagging pants. Some of the proposed laws or resolutions came with penalties...
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The real 'Sister Act': Black nuns in America

By Anthony Calypso

8:25 AM on 08/26/2009

Although Sister Githinji was a lifelong Catholic, meeting the Franciscan Handmaids marked the first time that she had ever come across an order of sisters who happened to be African-American.
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To be young, gifted, and black...and Jewish

By Anthony Calypso

7:53 AM on 06/09/2009

As a child Tamar Manasseh's favorite prayer was the Sh'ma (pronounced sha-mahh) because she had to cover her eyes to recite it. But as she left home every morning to go to school Manasseh, now 31, had to lose the Star of David pendant on her necklace because it was...
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