Lisa Jackson, first-ever black EPA head, to step down
theGRIO REPORT - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson, the first-ever African-American to hold that post, announced Thursday she is leaving after a four-year tenure...
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson resigns
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration's chief environmental watchdog, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, is stepping down after a nearly four-year tenure marked by high-profile brawls...
Did Paula Deen's brother call Obama the 'n-word'?
A former employee of a restaurant co-owned by Paula Deen has filed a lawsuit against the matronly celebrity cook, accusing her of condoning an atmosphere of sexual harassment and racism in her high-profile culinary empire...
EPA chief on verge of quitting after Obama rejected smog proposal
Jackson told intimates she had been convinced Obama would back her up despite aggressive lobbying from Capitol Hill Republicans and business interests...
Black Caucus conference to feature Obama speech
WASHINGTON (AP) - The speech adds to the list of appearances before black and Hispanic groups by the president...
Despite speculation, Lisa Jackson staying on at EPA
CLUTCH - Breaking weeks of silence, Jackson addressed the rumors speaking to the press after a meeting in the Senate Hart Building...
Green movement returns to grassroots on Earth Day
OPINION - Throughout American history, faith and neighborhood groups have shown the extraordinary power they have...
Slideshow: The greenest black people we know
SLIDESHOW - For Earth Day, theGrio is highlighting some people in our community who are already working to sustain the planet...
The Obamas, Oprah featured on Time 100 list
VIDEO - High profile African-Americans who made the list include Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Usher and others...
EPA moves unilaterally to limit greenhouse gases
WASHINGTON (AP) - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson said the aim was to better cope with pollution contributing to climate change...
