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theGrio’s 100: Cheryl Boone Isaacs, new Academy of Motion Picture Arts and...
Who is Cheryl Boone Isaacs? Cheryl Boone Isaacs became the first black president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2013, and only the third woman to hold that position in the...
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theGrio’s 100: Kathryn Finney, Champion of change in the tech world
Who is Kathyrn Finney? Kathyrn Finney is a tech writer, commentator and the Editor-at-Large of the lifestyle blog, The Budget Fashionista. The Budget Fashionista is considered one of the most important...
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theGrio’s 100: Erika Harold, ex-Miss America hopes to become congresswoman
Who is Erika Harold? The 2003 Miss America is now running for a U.S. House seat in Illinois. If Erika Harold won, she would be the only black female Republican in Congress. Why is she on theGrio’s 100?...
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theGrio’s 100: Gwen Moore, speaking out for women’s rights on Capitol Hill
Who is Gwen Moore? The Wisconsin Democrat has served in the U.S. House since 2005, representing a district that includes parts of Milwaukee. Why is she on theGrio’s 100? Moore has become a leading...
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theGrio’s 100: Zakiya Smith, Harvard graduate with a passion for equality of...
Who is Zakiya Smith? Zakiya Smith, 29, is passionate about supporting social equality by promoting educational access for low-and moderate-income families. Currently a strategy director for student...
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theGrio’s 100: Gabrielle Turnquest, Florida teen is youngest person ever to...
Who is Gabrielle Turnquest? Gabrielle Turnquest, 19, is an academic overachiever whose intellectual prowess would intimate even the most smug. At a tender age of 16 she made history becoming the...
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theGrio’s 100: Riana Lynn, an entrepreneur advocating for healthier lifestyles
Who is Riana Lynn? Riana Lynn is a self-made entrepreneur whose focus is on addressing and improving the health of Americans nationwide. Lynn graduated with a dual Masters in Public Health and Policy...
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theGrio’s 100: Kimberley Harris, behind the scenes savior for NBCUniversal
Who is Kimberley Harris? A magna cum laude Ivy league graduate, Kimberley Harris made a name for herself working in the White House Counsel’s Office from 2010 to 2012. In that capacity she...
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theGrio’s 100: Tonya Lewis Lee, producer, author, and advocate for women’s...
Who is Tonya Lewis Lee? Tonya Lewis Lee, 47, from New York City, is the editor-in chief of the website HealthyYouNow.com. Originally a corporate lawyer, Lee transitioned into the producer role,...
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theGrio’s 100: Denise Roberts, breast cancer survivor and voice for the...
Who is Denise Roberts? Denise Roberts, 61, is a survivor. At 35 years old with two young children, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. With her strong family history of cancer, Roberts pushed for a...
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theGrio’s 100: Vanessa Bush, leading Essence into a brave new world
Who is Vanessa Bush? After spending roughly a decade in the trenches at Essence magazine Vanessa Bush assumed the long-vacant role of editor-in-chief this past summer. Martha Nelson, the editor in...
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theGrio’s 100: Faith Jenkins, legal expert lead way on Trayvon coverage
Who’s Faith Jenkins? A Louisiana native and former beauty queen (she won Ms. Louisiana in 2000 and was a first runner-up for Ms. America in 2001), Faith Jenkins has become a recognizable face while...
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theGrio’s 100: Kay-Ci Bele, aspiring Olympic wrestler overcomes the odds
Who is Kay-Ci Bele? Kay-Ci Bele is a freshman wrestler at Jamestown College in North Dakota. She was a four-time state champion at Western High School in Davie, Florida. Many of her victories came...
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theGrio’s 100: Lupita Nyong’o; meet Hollywood’s new ‘it’ girl
Who is Lupita Nyong’o? Lupita Nyong’o, 31, is a Mexican-born actress of Kenyan descent, who made her big-screen debut last year in Steve McQueen’s Oscar-nominated drama 12 Years a Slave. Nyong’o is a...
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theGrio’s 100: Asia Newsome, Detroit’s ‘youngest entrepreneur’
Who is Asia Newsome? This young dynamo has proudly proclaimed, “I am Detroit’s youngest entrepreneur and I like to do what I like to do!” Young Ms. Newsome sells candles with her dad. She tells her...
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theGrio’s 100: Haile Thomas, chef, spreading healthy eating habits among youth
Who is Haile Thomas? Young chef Haile Thomas, 13, works hard to engage, inspire and educate other kids about healthy eating, cooking and living. She was a guest in the First Lady’s Box at the 2013...
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theGrio’s 100: Condola Rashad, Broadway actress stuns in interracial ‘Romeo &...
Who is Condola Rashad? Condola Rashad might be the daughter of celebrated Cosby Show veteran Phylicia Rashad and sportscaster and former professional athlete Ahmad Rashad — but she is making a big name...
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theGrio’s 100: Nicole Beharie, an actress with supernatural talent
Who is Nicole Beharie? Nicole Beharie, 29, shined on the big screen alongside Chadwick Boseman last year in the Jackie Robinson biopic 42, and these days she’s leaving audiences speechless as the star...
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theGrio’s 100: Iyanla Vanzant, polarizing self-help guru is breakout star of OWN
Who is Iyanla Vanzant? Author, life coach and spiritual advisor Iyanla Vanzant became a household name back in the 1990s after making several high-profile appearances on the iconic The Oprah Winfrey...
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theGrio’s 100: Sloane Stephens, tennis’ next big thing, isn’t even 21
Who is Sloane Stephens? Sloane Stephens is one of the top tennis players in the world and she’s hasn’t even turned 21 yet. Her 2013 began with a bang, upsetting American tennis legend Serena Williams...
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theGrio’s 100: Sybrina Fulton, a mother fighting for ‘Stand Your Ground’ reforms
Who is Sybrina Fulton? Sybrina Fulton is the mother of 17-year-old of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed teen who was shot and killed in Sanford, FL by neighborhood watch guard George Zimmerman. His...
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theGrio’s 100: Swin Cash, veteran WNBA forward can do it all
Who is Swin Cash? Swin Cash is an 12-year WNBA veteran and current forward for the Chicago Sky. Cash is a three-time WNBA Champion, five-time All-Star and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. She also...
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theGrio’s 100: Sasheer Zamata, the next queen of comedy
Who is Sasheer Zamata? Sasheer Zamata 27, is an actress/comedienne who grabbed the attention of media around the world when she joined the cast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Zamata was raised in...
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theGrio’s 100: Danai Gurira, butt-kicking black heroine on ‘The Walking Dead’
Who is Danai Gurira? Danai Gurira, 35, is a Zimbabwean-American actress and playwright. She is best known for her breakout role as Michonne on AMC’s hit drama The Walking Dead. Gurira was born in...
View ArticleKevin Hart dismisses criticism over his son’s “Cowboys & Indians” themed...
Kevin Hart and his wife, Eniko Parrish caught plenty of heat from folks who were offended by their son’s birthday party theme. The couple showed off photos from the “Cowboys & Indians” themed...
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