Cullen Jones

Black swimmers Simone Manuel, Lia Neal,(pictured, bottom middle) and Natalie Hinds achieved history recently by sweeping the NCAA Women’s Division I Championship. Manuel and Neal,…

Cullen Jones is more than just a celebrated Olympic gold medalist. He’s the guy that you bring home to your over-protective yet loving father. He’s the…

Cullen Jones Place of residence:  Charlotte, N.C. Why he is a Game Changer: How do you top being only the second African American to win…

When he was a kid, Cullen Jones (pictured) almost drowned as a kid at a Pennsylvania water park. Now, after snagging another gold and two…

The Olympics has come to an end and Black America has many accomplishments to be proud of. There was Gabby Douglas becoming the first African-American to ever win Olympic gold in the gymnastic individual all-around and the women’s 4x 100 relay team setting a new world record, as well as the total USA domination on  […]

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London are coming to a close on Sunday, August 12.  So far the United States has earned 35 gold, 23 silver, and 25 bronze medals, bringing our country’s total medal count to 81. theGrio congratulates African-Americans who have competed in the London Games, and recognizes black Americans who have […]

This Black History Month, we honor the GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OUR GAME…

New York — When Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones was five-years old, he swam to a part of the pool he wasn’t supposed to – the deep end. That day he nearly drowned and lost his life. But instead of allowing the fear to engulf him, Jones went ahead and asked his parents to teach […]