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Slideshow: Music's biggest stars take the stage at 2012 Coachella

By Nakita Austin

5:11 PM on 04/16/2012

SLIDESHOW - It's that time of the year again -- when music lovers everywhere get excited about two weekends packed with the most talented artists from all over the world...
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18-month-old Zahkairi Morrison is missing

By Nakita Austin

1:32 PM on 04/02/2012

DIAMOND ALERT - Eighteen-month-old Zahkairi Morrison of Tollette, AR is missing. Zahkairi was allegedly abducted by her father, Ralph Morrison III on April 1...
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Mother of the Reverend Al Sharpton dies at age 87

By Nakita Austin

8:37 AM on 03/22/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Ada Sharpton, the 87-year-old mother of the Reverand Al Sharpton passed away early this Thursday morning in Dothan, Alabama...
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Why NCAA's black female ballers get better grades than guys

By Nakita Austin

2:56 PM on 03/19/2012

theGRIO REPORT - As the NCAA pushes for tougher academic standards, students will struggle to strike a balance between the courts and in the classroom...
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Miss Jessie's founders Titi and Miko Branch: Natural hair fad is 'here to stay'

By Nakita Austin

9:00 AM on 03/16/2012

theGRIO Q&A - Titi and Miko Branch sat down with theGrio to talk about their upbringing with their grandmother Miss Jessie, entrepreneurship, their Target deal and, of course, tips for curly hair...
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Obamas host glamorous state dinner with UK prime minister

By Nakita Austin

12:04 PM on 03/15/2012

SLIDESHOW - President Obama and First Lady Michelle hosted the the UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, and his wife Samantha Cameron for their fourth State Dinner...
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Slideshow: Best Spring Break destinations for 2012

By Nakita Austin

5:43 PM on 03/12/2012

SLIDESHOW - It's that time of the year again. College students all over the country are making big plans to go to the best party destinations and experience that epic Spring Break trip...
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Bill O'Reilly: Media to blame for exploiting Whitney Houston's addiction

By Nakita Austin

10:08 AM on 02/16/2012

VIDEO - O'Reilly speaks on the role that the media played in sensationalizing and exploiting the singer's problems, rather than trying to help her by shedding light on her addiction...
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New York Fashion Week kicks off with black models running the show

By Nakita Austin

12:02 PM on 02/09/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Artists, celebrities, and designers may use their fame and fortune to support various foundations and causes but Canadian fashion house Obakki goes above and beyond...
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Teen claims transvestite tricked him into thinking he was a woman

By Nakita Austin

1:20 PM on 02/06/2012

VIDEO - A transvestite rape suspect named Jeron Winston is accused of tricking a 14-year-old into believing he was a woman. The two initially met online and the teenager claimed to be...
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Bishop Eddie Long is crowned 'king in God's government' (VIDEO)

By Nakita Austin

12:26 PM on 02/02/2012

VIDEO - At around 5 minutes, the video takes a turn as Messer wraps an emotional Eddie Long in the scrolls. After more prayer and being fully wrapped in the scroll, which is said to be
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Black stars shine at 2012 SAG Awards (SLIDESHOW)

By Nakita Austin

5:01 PM on 01/30/2012

SLIDESHOW - The 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards was surely a night to remember as we saw our favorite actors and actresses dazzle down the red carpet...
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Octavia Spencer wins Black Women in Hollywood award

By Nakita Austin

3:37 PM on 01/26/2012

theGRIO REPORT - After winning the Golden Globe for best supporting actress and receiving an Oscar nomination for her role in 'The Help', it's safe to say that Octavia Spencer is on a roll...
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Andre Carson invites special guest to State of the Union Address

By Nakita Austin

4:13 PM on 01/24/2012

theGRIO REPORT - On Tuesday evening, President Barack Obama will have a very special guest in attendance at his State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C. ...
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Nicki Minaj's scandalous 'Stupid Hoe' music video is released

By Nakita Austin

12:21 PM on 01/23/2012

VIDEO- Nicki Minaj has generated controversial with her latest music video release 'Stupid Hoe'. Directed by Hype Williams, the video is filled with her truly eccentric style...
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Jay-Z launches lavish 40/40 club re-opening

By Nakita Austin

2:06 PM on 01/19/2012

SLIDESHOW - Jay-Z stepped out for the first time since the birth of his baby girl to celebrate and re-launch his flagship New York nightclub, the 40/40...
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Tyga allegedly causes outraged fans to destroy venue

By Nakita Austin

1:25 PM on 01/17/2012

According to law enforcement, approximately 1,000 Tyga fans were involved in the destruction of a San Diego club. TMZ reports that Tyga fans...
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'Dreamgirls' celebrates its 30th anniversary today

By Nakita Austin

1:29 PM on 12/20/2011

theGRIO REPORT - On this night in 1981, a soon to be unforgettable cast took the stage at the Imperial Theatre for the premiere of the Broadway show, 'Dreamgirls'...
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Could Obama be warming up to same-sex marriages?

By Nakita Austin

3:59 PM on 12/19/2011

VIDEO - Building off the recent repeal of the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' law, the LGBT community wonders whether or not President Obama will move forward and change his position on...
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