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Is Taraji P. Henson being sidelined on her own show?
9:41 AM on 09/21/2011
OPINION - Substantial roles are so limited for African-American actors, especially on television, that merely landing a role on such an A-list show becomes a victory in itself...
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Why were the Emmys so white this year?
8:32 AM on 09/19/2011
OPINION - Despite consistent census data showing that the United States is becoming increasingly majority minority, television, especially on the network level, doesn't reflect that...
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'Bridesmaids' star Maya Rudolph returns to small screen
8:06 AM on 09/14/2011
theGRIO Q&A - theGrio caught up with versatile comedienne to discuss her breakout summer success, its possible sequel and her return to the small screen...
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Black doll drama still dogs African-Americans
4:41 PM on 09/10/2011
OPINION - Putting a black doll on the market, from the mainstream point of view, is risky...
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How we can learn from legendary black labor leaders
6:05 AM on 09/05/2011
OPINION - When it comes to advocating for jobs that put black America to work, we've had a long history...
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Overhyped offspring? Jay-Z and Beyoncé's baby is under pressure
8:16 AM on 08/30/2011
OPINION - When mommy is Beyoncé and daddy is Jay-Z, normal flies out the window...
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Why we don't want to see Will and Jada split up
9:03 AM on 08/24/2011
OPINION - Will and Jada are more than just two celebrities in a marriage. Instead, they are a wonderful reminder to us all that it can and does happen for us too...
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How Steve Harvey has grown his media empire
8:08 AM on 08/19/2011
OPINION - By mingling a formula that is mostly Tyler Perry with a little bit of Oprah, Harvey has ascended to the entertainment mountaintop...
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Can Dave Chappelle combat the 'crazy' label?
9:57 AM on 08/16/2011
OPINION - Anyone who has ever met Dave Chappelle, especially during his pre-"I'm rich, b**tch" fame, couldn't miss Chappelle's social awkwardness...
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Viola Davis leads 'The Help' after 'long journey of roles'
6:00 AM on 08/10/2011
theGRIO Q&A - With two Tony Awards and an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress to her credit, Viola Davis is definitely among the best in her craft...
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Brawling 'Basketball Wives': How is this entertainment?
8:52 AM on 08/03/2011
OPINION - If we want to put an end to this, we have to truly take a cue from Beyoncè and step up and lead and stop following...
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Could Mo'Nique fall victim to the black Oscar curse?
8:47 AM on 07/28/2011
OPINION - In Hollywood, substantial movie roles just don't come in black even when Oscar is standing by your side...
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'Here I Am': Kelly Rowland steps out of Beyoncé's shadow
8:42 AM on 07/26/2011
OPINION - Today, she stands on her own ground and on her own name. She's very much Kelly Rowland and not just somebody else's Destiny's Child...
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Why you can't put a price on Rosa Parks
9:22 AM on 07/22/2011
OPINION - When it comes to preserving African-American history and culture, why are we always on the losing end?...
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Should Chris Brown be cast in 'Think Like a Man'?
9:45 AM on 07/20/2011
OPINION - Apparently, Steve Harvey and the other producers of 'Think Like A Man' are giving him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe his critics should too...
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Has Beyoncé's dad darkened her destiny?
8:14 AM on 07/14/2011
OPINION - In a world where 'the black father as hero' is so desperately needed, Mathew Knowles has let us all down...
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Maya Moore wants to push the WNBA to 'another level'
12:06 PM on 07/13/2011
theGRIO Q&A - theGrio asked Moore several questions about growing the WNBA and women's basketball as well as becoming the first female player to represent the iconic Jordan Brand...
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Why the 4th of July belongs to all of us
12:34 PM on 07/02/2011
OPINION - As with every war, including the ones currently being waged, African-Americans have served this nation nobly...
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Can Raven-Symoné stay forever young?
9:08 AM on 06/29/2011
OPINION - In an industry where child stars notoriously crash and burn, not to mention very few black actresses call the shots, Raven has done more than just stay relevant...
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Why Idris Elba is Hollywood's ideal black leading man
8:42 AM on 06/23/2011
OPINION - The problem with Elba might just be that he can't hide his sex appeal...
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TheGrio's 100: Nicole Lyons, car builder, drag racer and one of few women of color in the industry
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Glenn Beck calls Roland Martin an 'idiot' over Super Bowl tweets controversy
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Rick Santorum sweeps Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri
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Charles Dickens characters: Were they drawn from real-life black Londoners?
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Brandy and Monica's new song: 'It All Belongs to Me'
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Slideshow: Mo' money, mo' problems! 20 celeb tax cheats
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The top 10 greatest black quarterbacks of all time (SLIDESHOW)
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The 10 most memorable presidential campaign themes (SLIDESHOW)
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Angelo Dundee dead: Legendary trainer for Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard dies at 90
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Black stars shine at 2012 SAG Awards (SLIDESHOW)
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Black America must be at the table in the battle against HIV/AIDS
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Nicki Minaj and 'Marilyn Monroe': Is she perpetuating white female beauty standard?
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HIV/AIDS and Black America: How we can end the epidemic
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Are black conservatives making a comeback?
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Super Bowl 2012: Will Chad Ochocinco have a chance to shine in the big game?
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