Nearly 1 million black Americans identified as something else on the 2010 U.S. Census

theGRIO REPORT - According to a preliminary Census analysis, roughly one million respondents were in the black category but specified 'other' instead...

TheGrio's 100: Kevin Olusola, 'celloboxer' extraordinaire

theGRIO's 100 - You don't often hear the sounds of a cello and beatboxer at the same time, Kevin Olusola has become a YouTube sensation for his innovative method of blending the two together...

Sean Penn named ambassador for Haiti in ceremony

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Actor Sean Penn has been named ambassador at large for Haiti in recognition of his humanitarian work since the 2010 earthquake...

Romney wins Florida, but GOP primary race far from over

theGRIO REPORT - All three of Mitt Romney's rivals are pledging to continue their campaigns despite the former governor's blowout Florida win...

King Stitt dead: Pioneer of rap reggae dies at 72

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Rap-reggae pioneer King Stitt has died in Jamaica at age 72...