National Action Network convention: Activists needed
theGRIO REPORT - This past week, Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network held its 15th annual convention in New York City...
NAN convention to attract Holder, Magic Johnson, Spike lee
theGRIO REPORT - When Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network convene their 15th annual convention April 3-6, they will be joined by an array of political and entertainment leaders, including members of the Barack Obama administration...
Why black Americans take Sharpton's lead
OPINION - There is one optimistic and one despairing way to spin the Zogby Analytics Poll commissioned by BET founder and mega businessman Robert L. Johnson on leadership among black Americans...
Equality includes everyone
OPINION - As Americans, it is up to each and every one of us to fight injustice and inequality when we are faced with it...
Which leaders speak for black America?
OPINION - Is there a leadership crisis in black America? A new poll suggests African-Americans think so...
Obama calls today 'best of times and worst of times' for blacks
theGRIO REPORT - President Obama said 'these are both the best of times and the worst of times' for African-Americans in a radio interview Thursday with the Rev. Al Sharpton...
Sharpton to Christie: 'Call me' for help
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s weight has been a hot topic since before he was elected to his job, and the conversation was sparked again after his Monday night appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman.
MSNBC sees bump in ratings thanks to black viewers
theGRIO REPORT - The network announced an incredible increase in their already large number of Black viewers - a whopping 60.5% increase during the past year...
Belafonte: Obama should 'work like a third world dictator'
theGRIO REPORT - Singer and social activist Harry Belafonte went on MSNBC's 'Politics Nation' last night, hosted by Al Sharpton, to discuss the GOP and goals for President Barack Obama's second term...
Sharpton on 'Meet the Press' talks Obama agenda
VIDEO - Rev. Al Sharpton joined the roundtable on 'Meet the Press' to discuss the 'fiscal cliff,' and the anticipated second term agenda for President Barack Obama...
