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Chuck Brown dead: 'Godfather of Go-Go' passes away at 75

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:44:32 -0500

Chuck Brown, the icon funk musician considered the 'Godfather of Go-Go' has died at age 75 after a long battle with pneumonia...

Wanda Sykes on Romney: 'The Forrest Gump of candidates'

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:36:29 -0500

Openly gay comedian Wanda Sykes recently mocked presumptive GOP nominee for president, Mitt Romney, while appearing on NBC's 'Tonight Show'...

Obama assets valued between $2.6M and $8.3M

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:54:39 -0500

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hold assets worth between nearly $2.6 million and nearly $8.3 million...

Tupac hologram tour 'very likely' says AV Concepts president

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:51:36 -0500

When Tupac Shakur came back to life for a night in hologram form at Coachella a month ago, the Internet and media started buzzing....

Jay-Z explains logic behind Brooklyn Nets logo

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:36:32 -0500

Jay-Z talked about the significance of the new Brooklyn Nets logo in a press conference for his Made in America festival in Philadelphia earlier this week...

Gay marriage debate: Sophia Nelson, Michael Eric Dyson to debate on MSNBC's 'Ed Show'

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:28:21 -0500

theGRIO REPORT - The same sex marriage debate spilled onto the airwaves and on Twitter last Thursday, when Michael Eric Dyson, an MSNBC contributor called out "sexual rednecks"...

Black stars shine in new shows for 2012-2013 TV season

info@thegrio.com (Chris Witherspoon) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:16:55 -0500

theGRIO REPORT - Here are some of the upcoming TV shows featuring black actors to look out for...

Artists accused of 'taking shots' at Rihanna

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:04:24 -0500

Chris Brown and Drake both released songs with questionable lyrics, which many say are directed at Rihanna...

Knicks' Amar'e Stoudemire enrolls at University of Miami

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:02:22 -0500

MIAMI - Amar'e Stoudemire is officially a Cane. The New York Knicks forward has enrolled in the general studies program at the University of Miami...

Lauryn Hill's ex Rohan Marley engaged to Brazilian model girlfriend

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:42:10 -0500

Rohan Marley, 39, Lauryn Hill's ex, and father of her five children is engaged to his model beau...

US panel backs first rapid, take home HIV test

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:27:14 -0500

WASHINGTON (AP) - American consumers may soon be able to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their own homes...

Police investigate after Trayvon Martin mural defaced in NJ

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:10:42 -0500

NEW YORK - Police in New Jersey are investigating after a mural of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin was defaced with paint...

High school basketball star Jabari Parker touted 'best since LeBron'

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:45:48 -0500

Chicago's Simeon high school junior basketball player Jabari Parker has high expectations...

Yvette Wilson, ex-'Moesha' star, fights for her life against cervical cancer

info@thegrio.com (News One) — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:45:38 -0500

Comedienne and former 'Moesha' star, Yvette Wilson is determined to win her battle with stage 4 cervical cancer...

Bayard Rustin: Black Americans can't ignore openly gay icon's contribution to civil rights movement

info@thegrio.com (Ronda Racha Penrice) — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:29:52 -0500

OPINION - Bayard Rustin, who had worked with the original March in 1941, was a constant and steady force during the influential civil rights activities of the early 20th century. He was also openly gay...

Slideshow: Butt-kicking women of color on big screen

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:21:15 -0500

SLIDESHOW - To coincide with the release of Rihanna's new action film 'Battleship', theGrio has compiled a list of our favorite bada** big screen females...

Florida judge says rapper Luther Campbell should coach football

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:07:49 -0500

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A state administrative law judge says former 2 Live Crew frontman Luther Campbell should be allowed to coach football in Florida schools...

OJ Simpson appeals to be freed from Nevada prison

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:06:11 -0500

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A new lawyer for O.J. Simpson filed a new attempt Tuesday to gain his release from Nevada state prison...

Charles Taylor: Sorry for those hurt by war crimes

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:57:55 -0500

LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands (AP) - Convicted war criminal and former Liberian President Charles Taylor said during his sentencing hearing Wednesday that he sympathizes with victims of the civil war in Sierra Leone...

Ex-Houston cop not guilty in Chad Holley beating

info@thegrio.com (theGrio) — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:50:37 -0500

HOUSTON (AP) - A former Houston police officer was found not guilty Wednesday in the 2010 videotaped beating of a 15-year-old burglary suspect...