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Harlem high school celebrates a decade of 100 percent college acceptance
7:00 AM on 08/04/2011
VIDEO - The concept of this single-sex focused school for young women was met with criticism in the beginning. However, the proof is in the numbers...
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Zoë Kravitz goes her own way in film and music
3:17 PM on 10/08/2010
theGRIO Q&A - Kravitz spoke with theGrio from the set of the film, 'X-Men: First Class'. She discussed her film and music careers, famous parents and what the future holds...
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Andrew Young on post-Katrina New Orleans: 'Recovery has hardly begun'
8:37 AM on 08/30/2010
theGRIO Q&A - What started out as a request for a few quotes turned into a full-blown discussion about what's changed about the region; what must be done to help...
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'Takers': A colorblind caper in classic mold
8:05 AM on 08/27/2010
REVIEW - What's great is that this modern take doesn't speak about the fact that there are three black men and two white men that make up the crew...
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'Black August': New film puts spotlight on 'political prisoners' in US
8:25 AM on 08/26/2010
REVIEW - The importance of this film and the main reason you should watch extends beyond the history and the performances that you will see...
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'If God Is Willing' gives Katrina victims a chance to rise
8:40 AM on 08/23/2010
REVIEW - It's the indomitable spirit of the people of New Orleans that compels you to pay attention and be hopeful for them and for our country...
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'Lottery Ticket' has laughs but lacks class of past black comedies
8:00 AM on 08/20/2010
REVIEW - The flaws withstanding there are some bright spots in 'Lottery Ticket' and you will laugh. It's just a matter of how much...
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Eat Pray Love's Viola Davis does big things with small roles
8:11 AM on 08/13/2010
REVIEW - When a supporting actor is just as memorable as the lead in a film you know that they are something special...
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New film exposes naked truth of Hefner's civil rights activism
9:07 AM on 07/30/2010
REVIEW - Did you know that the NAACP gave Hugh Hefner a special award? What about the fact that Alex Haley conducted the first interview for the magazine?...
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Happy Birthday, Madiba! Icons reflect on Mandela's 92nd
8:49 AM on 07/18/2010
theGRIO REPORT - Mandela turns 92 on July 18th. Morgan Freeman, Maya Angelou and more share their memories of the beloved leader...
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Rising star Yaya DaCosta is 'All Right'
8:52 AM on 07/09/2010
VIDEO - What's most interesting is that DaCosta plays a role that in years past might not have gone to a woman of color, let alone a black woman...
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New Orleans' own Trombone Shorty sounds off on 'supafunkrock'
8:10 AM on 06/30/2010
theGRIO Q&A - Shorty spent some time with theGrio to talk about his new album 'Backatown', the city of New Orleans and how the oil spill is effecting life in the Gulf region...
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Kids to be seen and heard in obesity fight
8:44 AM on 06/24/2010
theGRIO REPORT - Physical activity, balanced meals and community participation are being encouraged to help combat and overcome the epidemic of childhood obesity...
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Oil rig widow to Obama: 'Where does the blame lie?'
8:07 AM on 06/15/2010
theGRIO Q & A - Sheila Clark, who tragically lost her husband of 20 years in the April 20th explosion opens up about the oil spill and President Obama's response...
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Fans of original 'Karate Kid' will get a kick out of remake
8:31 AM on 06/11/2010
REVIEW - While the original can't be replaced, the remake stands on its own and gives the audience a reason to stand up and cheer...
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