In conservative media a 'race war' rages
The right wing media has been talking of a rising "race war" between whites and blacks...
Congress speaking at 10th grade level
The Sunlight Foundation has released a report stating that members of Congress are speaking at a 10th grade level...
Diabetes, heart risk for US teens rises
The number of teens with diabetes or pre-diabetes more than doubled between 1999 and 2008, a new study reports...
Marion Barry hospitalized in Vegas
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry has been hospitalized in Las Vegas...
The life and times of Mr. T
SLIDESHOW - It may be hard to believe in retrospect, but circa 1983 -- besides Eddie Murphy and the King of Pop -- there was no black star who burned brighter than Mr. T....
Does the NAACP gay resolution matter?
theGRIO REPORT - The NAACP's own resolution on the matter gave a respectful nod to the black church, stating 'we strongly affirm the religious freedoms of all people as protected by the First Amendment'...
Kehinde Wiley offers feast for the eyes
REVIEW -- With 'An Economy of Grace', Kehinde Wiley offers a sumptuous feast for the eyes and an addendum to the political and aesthetic explorations of his earlier works...
Will Cory Booker's Bain Capital defense backfire?
OPINION - Cory Booker stepped all over the Obama campaign's message because staying on message and attacking venture capitalism damages his future prospects...
Obama campaign HQ targeted for attacks
CHICAGO (AP) - Three men accused of making Molotov cocktails had been planning to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets during this weekend's NATO summit...
Arsenio Hall tops Clay Aiken on 'Celebrity Apprentice'
Arsenio Hall won 'Celebrity Apprentice' last night, beating out former 'American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken in the show's finale...
