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Don Cheadle moves into Showtime's 'dark, funny and raunchy' 'House of Lies'

By Sylvia Franklin

8:23 AM on 01/08/2012

theGRIO Q&A - A sitcom about corporate greed may seem a bit of a head-scratcher during these tough economic times, but for Showtime Network and the multifaceted Don Cheadle, it's good to be bad...
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Niecy Nash lets love do the talking on new series

By Sylvia Franklin

8:53 AM on 10/10/2011

theGRIO REPORT - the charismatic, fabulous and funny diva is producing and hosting new web series 'Let's Talk About Love' on Yahoo! Screen...
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Are Will and Jada backing brown over black for TV pilot?

By Sylvia Franklin

11:30 AM on 10/07/2011

OPINION - Recent headlines had the couple headed for divorce court. Instead of reading about a marital split, many were surprised to learn the dynamic duo just "sold a multi-camera comedy pilot to ABC...
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Can 'Single Ladies' bring some more class to VH1?

By Sylvia Franklin

8:00 AM on 05/30/2011

theGRIO REPORT - 'Single Ladies' goes one step further and actually delivers on a cast loaded with chemistry, character and diversity...
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Big black movie stars loom larger on small screen

By Sylvia Franklin

8:05 AM on 03/17/2011

OPINION - Working in television provides a featured platform that begets you exposure, audience loyalty and consistent work...
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Hollywood's black female stars lament lack of strong roles

By Sylvia Franklin

8:24 AM on 02/25/2011

OPINION - Angela Bassett and others expressed their dismay with the continued cold shoulder so many of these incredible actresses of color receive...
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'Are We There Yet?' star Terry Crews has arrived

By Sylvia Franklin

5:13 PM on 01/11/2011

theGRIO Q&A - Crews has become one of TV's most recognizable dads and gives us an idea of what's coming up for the new season...
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Regina King comes back swinging on 'Southland'

By Sylvia Franklin

8:09 AM on 01/05/2011

theGRIO Q&A - The show's followed a somewhat serpentine path for staying on air, but the show's core fans have stuck with the show...
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Slideshow: TV takes another swing at diversity this midseason

By Sylvia Franklin

8:19 AM on 12/16/2010

SLIDESHOW - This midseason second wind is a time for high hopes. Many hit shows, and hot stars, have risen from this unlikely landscape...
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Tim Meadows is finally ready for prime-time

By Sylvia Franklin

8:16 AM on 11/16/2010

theGRIO Q&A - Known for having one of the longest tenures on the iconic 'Saturday Night Live', funny man Tim Meadows finds himself back on series television...
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Birth of black film a reaction to Hollywood racism

By Sylvia Franklin

8:11 AM on 11/01/2010

REVIEW - A self-made man of his time, Oscar Micheaux -- through deed and his movies, encouraged other people of color to lift themselves up...
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Slideshow: Black breakthroughs in television history

By Sylvia Franklin

11:15 AM on 09/20/2010

SLIDESHOW - While audiences get ready for a new season of great TV, let's review a moments that make everything we're privileged to watch today possible...
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The people of color that Emmy passed over

By Sylvia Franklin

11:28 AM on 07/08/2010

OPINION - The TV Academy needs to do better in recognizing a broader range of talent. This is why we tune in...
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Diversity in television: Are we there yet?

By Sylvia Franklin

8:21 AM on 06/14/2010

OPINION - The 2010-2011 TV season is shaping up to be one of the most diverse ever with regard to on-camera talent...
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