TheGrio

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theGrio is the first video-centric news community site devoted to providing African-Americans with stories and perspectives that appeal to them but are underrepresented in existing national news outlets.

Focus on teenage pregnancy distracts from dangerous STIs

From Fox’s new hit show “Glee” to the Oscar-winning film “Juno” and Bristol Palin’s GOP public relations nightmare, it seems teenage pregnancy is one consequence of unprotected adolescent sex that American society is finally beginning to openly discuss. Read More

Our kids can't see themselves on TV

Recently, my 17-year-old brother David told me the story of a group of girls from his high school hosting a party wearing only bikinis while their teenaged male guest were asked to come fully dressed in “street clothes”. Read More