Howard Beach Incident: Still healing 25 years later
theGRIO REPORT - The words 'Howard Beach' still strike notes of horror in those who remember the incident that rocked a city and shocked America 25 years ago...
Flashback: When Hitchens debated Sharpton
TheGRIO REPORT - Christopher Hitchens, the sharp-tongued writer, died this week, and among those remembering him was Rev. Al Sharpton...
Sharpton sets example with 100 lb weight loss
theGRIO REPORT - He's lost over 100 pounds and is determined to keep it off. Even President Barack Obama recently urged him to 'go ahead and let loose a bit on Thanksgiving'...
Voter fraud found, perpetrated by GOP official
VIDEO - On 'Politics Nation' on Tuesday, Rev. Al Sharpton highlighted an instance of voter fraud...only not the kind Republicans claim they're trying to prevent with a string of voter ID laws...
Obama sends note to Heavy D's daughter
MOUNT VERNON, New York (AP) - Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a message for his young daughter, which he said was directly from President Barack Obama...
Heavy D to be honored by stars, family
MOUNT VERNON, New York (AP) - A private funeral is being held in New York for hip-hop star Heavy D, who died last week at a Los Angeles hospital after collapsing outside his home...
Largest black-owned bank in US bailed out
OPINION - According to a bank official, Carver will receive a $55 million infusion of cash and will be saved. But for how long?...
Detroit pays bus drivers to sit and do nothing
theGRIO REPORT - For nearly a century, Detroit has been known as the Motor City. These days, however, the engine has stalled as many of the city's buses are idled by numerous mechanical and financial issues...
Tyler Perry honored by Sharpton organization
NEW YORK (AP) - Tyler Perry has gotten plenty of criticism from some who feel his popular movies don't reflect well on the black community...
Thousands turn out for Sharpton-led rally in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) - Thousands of demonstrators have packed the lawn in the shadow of the Washington Monument to hear various labor, education and civil rights leaders, including the Rev. Al Sharpton...
