DNC Day 2: Compelling case made for Obama
theGRIO REPORT - If night one of the Democratic National Convention was about the power of women, night two was all about using policy particulars and a popular former president...
Eva Longoria promises 'no empty chairs' at DNC
WASHINGTON (AP) - Actress Eva Longoria says her speech to the Democratic convention will be very different from Clint Eastwood's speech to Republicans...
Black Caucus chair says discord is hurting country
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus says the divisiveness on Capitol Hill has weakened the country and given neither political party an advantage over the other...
Clinton boosts Obama in rousing DNC speech
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - President Barack Obama inherited a wreck of an economy, "put a floor under the crash" and laid the foundation for millions of good new jobs, former President Bill Clinton declared Wednesday night..
Michelle Obama lifts MSNBC, NBC ratings
theGRIO REPORT - An estimated 50 million people tuned in to NBC to watch Michelle Obama's speech last night...
Gabby Douglas appears at the DNC
SLIDESHOW - Gabby Douglas made an appearance in Charlotte for the Democratic National Convention...
Why Michelle Obama resonates with America
OPINION - For black women in particular, Mrs. Obama is an object of particular pride; someone you never dreamed you'd see living in the White House...
Obama supporters on 2nd-term hopes
theGRIO VIDEO - The goal for the president's supporters is simple: four more years. TheGrio's Todd Johnson caught up with several local residents and others gathered in Charlotte for the convention to discuss expectations for a second Obama term...
Celebs flock to Charlotte to support Obama at DNC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Celebrities are flocking to Charlotte for the Democratic convention, albeit without the prop furniture that made Clint Eastwood's appearance at last week's Republican convention so talked about...
Michelle Obama wows at convention in Tracy Reese dress
The sleeveless, custom-made frock was cut from a pink brocade fabric in an A-line shape, flaring out with a color change to baby blue at the garment's hem.
