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Parents face few options in fight for better education (VIDEO)

9:00 AM on 05/19/2011

theGRIO VIDEO - Wayne McKenzie, father of three boys, sent his children to private school because he wasn't satisfied with the public school options in his Brooklyn neighborhood...

Musiq gives neo-soul some 'magic' with latest release (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

8:01 AM on 05/04/2011

theGRIO VIDEO - After a three-year hiatus, neo-soulster Musiq Soulchild is back with his latest solo album, 'Musiqinthemagiq'...

For some black Muslims, bin Laden's death means little (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

9:03 AM on 05/03/2011

theGRIO VIDEO - The reaction of some Muslim-Americans to bin Laden's death was much more subdued compared to those celebrating the terrorist's demise...

Bootsy Collins serves up four decades of funk (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

9:03 AM on 04/27/2011

theGRIO VIDEO - Collins, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, released his latest album this week, 'Tha Funk Capital of the World'...

Tyrese talks Twitter, new book and why 'life is a menu' (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

2:00 PM on 04/08/2011

theGRIO VIDEO - "I wrote this book for folks that are seeking clarity," Tyrese said of his new memoir, 'How To Get Out of Your Own Way'...

Education program ends revolving door for some ex-cons (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

8:15 AM on 04/08/2011

theGRIO VIDEO - Job prospects for America's roughly 14 million ex-offenders of working age are considerably lower than those without records...

Urban League president urges Obama to do more for America's cities (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

6:00 AM on 03/30/2011

theGRIO VIDEO - National Urban League President Marc Morial says the disparities between black and white America are 'real' and 'tough'...

How to help support Japan with donations (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

8:00 AM on 03/24/2011

theGRIO VIDEO - The rate of donations to Japan is at a slower pace compared to other recent disasters, but U.S. donors have raised more than 64 million for Japan...

Anthony Mackie: Blacks in Hollywood 'lazy' right now (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

7:05 PM on 03/01/2011

theGRIO VIDEO - Mackie said the barriers in Hollywood for African-Americans have been 'broken' and it's time for blacks to make more of their own films...

TheGrio's 100: Wyatt Cenac, 'Daily Show' standout cracks hilarious headlines (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

8:05 AM on 02/24/2011

TheGrio's 100 - The sleepy-eyed Cenac delivers reports and almost-too-honest interviews with an aura of droll and occasionally misplaced concern ...

TheGrio's 100: Tamron Hall, anchor pressing newsmakers on national issues (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

8:27 AM on 02/10/2011

TheGrio's 100 - This Texas native has a cable television home on MSNBC's 'NewsNation', where she has established herself as a diligent reporter and an engaging interviewer...

Mary Harvey: 'This is not a publicity push' (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

9:00 AM on 02/08/2011

theGRIO VIDEO - The ex-wife of comedian Steve Harvey told theGrio's Todd Johnson going public with her story has nothing to do with jealousy or bitterness...

TheGrio's 100: Chanel Iman, Victoria's Secret angel earns her wings (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

11:11 AM on 02/03/2011

TheGrio's 100 - This high-fashion model has turned heads walking runways for major fashion houses...

TheGrio's 100: Sujari Britt, kid cellist with White House show under her bow (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

9:00 AM on 02/01/2011

TheGrio's 100 - Most professional musicians dedicate at least a decade to their instruments before being invited to perform at high-profile venues in front of dignitaries...

Ne-Yo: 'Let's help inspire youth to greatness' (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

10:00 AM on 12/20/2010

theGRIO VIDEO - The three-time Grammy winner is empowering and educating foster youth all over the country...

Patience and passion finally pay off for R&B vet Tank (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

4:40 PM on 12/14/2010

theGRIO VIDEO - The former background singer turned solo star says his patience in the music industry paved the way for his success...

Dentists hope patients will open wide for HIV tests (VIDEO)

By Todd Johnson

11:40 AM on 12/01/2010

theGRIO VIDEO - New York dentist Dr. Catrise Austin is taking the initiative to screen her patients for the infection -- right in her dental office...