Black radio host criticizes Gabby Douglas for lack of patriotism

Caryn Freeman

theGRIO REPORT - Conservative radio host David Webb prodded Olympic star Gabby Douglas suggesting that gold medal winner and her teammates aren’t displaying the appropriate level of patriotism at the Olympics...

theGrio essay winner: The meaning of the flag

Gene Cartwright

OPINION - What does the American flag mean to me? Few questions are more thought-provoking...

Why blacks ♥ Chris Rock's July 4th tweet

James Braxton Peterson

OPINION - Chris Rock’s recent 'Independence Day' tweet -- especially the reactionary responses to it -- reminds us once again of how the racial divide actually applies to our every day live...

Great black icons: What would they tweet?

theGrio

SLIDESHOW - What might July 4 look like if Twitter had existed back to the early days of the Republic?

GOP: Being pro-Obama is 'unpatriotic'

Zerlina Maxwell

OPINION - Attacks on patriotism as an extension of a politician’s character and values is now a staple in presidential politics...

Black icons reflect on patriotism

Caryn Freeman

SLIDSHOW - Black Ameircans have demonstrated their allegiance and respect for America through decades of struggle and in justice.

How are you celebrating Independence Day?

Marquise Francis; Caroline Healey

theGRIO VIDEO - Independence Day is an American holiday dating back to July 4, 1776 honoring the day that the Declaration of Independence was signed, declaring America free from Great Britain...

Obama defends American faith amid GOP critique

theGrio

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president of the United States is defending his faith in America, confronting GOP efforts to undercut his leadership and raise questions about his patriotism as he seeks re-election...