Allen West: Women in combat are threat to 'American warrior culture'
theGRIO REPORT - In a recent Facebook post, former Republican congressman Allen West explained why he believes women do not belong in military units...
A home with two fathers, and no shortage of love
ESSAY - Our children see us as their parents, not their gay dads. We are working every day to be the best parents we can be, but North Carolina won't legally recognize our parental devotion...
Ex-Heritage Foundation 'scholar' called blacks less intelligent
theGRIO REPORT - The Harvard dissertation wasn't the only instance where Jason Richwine asserted that whites are genetically more intelligent than non-whites. And Hispanics haven't been his only targets...
'Rent is Too Damn High' guy runs for NYC mayor
theGRIO VIDEO - 'I'm an American defender. I don't make no apologies for serving my country,' the self-described Vietnam war veteran said when he stopped by theGrio's newsroom last week...
Michelle Obama to fundraise for MA Senate candidate
BOSTON GLOBE - First Lady Michelle Obama is wading into the political fray...
First lady, President Obama to attend George W. Bush Library dedication
First lady Michelle Obama and President Obama will attend the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Texas on Thursday according to various reports.
10 little known Jackie Robinson facts
SLIDESHOW - As the 2013 baseball season kicks off, the legacy of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player to take the field in the 20th Century, is remembered...
Melissa Harris-Perry fights back
VIDEO - In the 30-second commercial, the talk show host shares her thoughts on why caring for children is not only a job for parents but also a responsibility that requires more accountability and effort from communities...
Is the press picking on the Obamas' marriage?
OPINION - Just because they've each made very public flubs, doesn't mean their marriage is falling apart...
Don’t march backward on gay marriage
OPINION - In August, we celebrate the 50th year of the March on Washington. I vote for us to march forward, not backward on marriage equality and all related issues that provide personal freedom...
