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Minority firms get less stimulus money

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hispanic and black businesses are receiving a disproportionately small number of federal stimulus contracts, creating a rising chorus of demands for the Obama administration to be more inclusive...

Obama proposes $900 million in grants to stop school drop outs

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says 1.2 million students drop out of school each year, and only about 70 percent of entering high school freshmen go on to graduate...

Three reasons why Obama should take small steps to save jobs

Dr. Boyce Watkins

OPINION - By creating bills with manageable price tags, the president can deviate from the Congressional gridlock of 2009...

2/22/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Update

Shartia Brantley

VIDEO - The Stimulus Bill ends its first year, while investors await national economic reports on Housing, Consumer Confidence, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP)...

Fewer Americans fall behind on home loans, end of foreclosure crisis possible

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of American borrowers falling behind on their mortgage payments dropped sharply at the end of last year...

Colorado Africans forced out of Wal-Mart jobs, claim discrimination

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From The NY Times - "I don't like some of the faces I see here." African Muslim employees claim Wal-Mart managers forced them out of work illegally...

'We Are the World' turns 25: Can a remake resuscitate Haiti?

Shamara Riley

OPINION - Celebrity performers should urge the Haiti government to reduce the red tape to build its economy...

Does race play a role in the way we tip?

Anthony Calypso

Because of the perception that African-Americans don't tip well, they might often receive inferior service...

Gadgets to look for in 2010

Anthony Calypso

SLIDESHOW - TheGrio.com took a look at a few cutting edge products to help accentuate your home, your car, and your phone calls...

1/4/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Preview

Shartia Brantley

Investors have lots of economic data to analyze during the first week of 2010 trading. Key reports are expected on manufacturing and chain store sales...

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Minority firms get less stimulus money

Obama proposes $900 million in grants to stop school drop outs

Three reasons why Obama should take small steps to save jobs

2/22/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Update

Fewer Americans fall behind on home loans, end of foreclosure crisis possible

Colorado Africans forced out of Wal-Mart jobs, claim discrimination

'We Are the World' turns 25: Can a remake resuscitate Haiti?

Does race play a role in the way we tip?

Gadgets to look for in 2010

1/4/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Preview

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