1st black female computer science PhD student at Univ. of Michigan

theGRIO REPORT - While McMullen's graduation this past spring marked a racial landmark for Michigan's computer science department, she said that her experience in the department was sometimes 'isolating'...

Michigan affirmative action ban struck down

Jay Scott Smith

theGRIO REPORT - On Thursday, a federal appeals court threw out Michigan's controversial voter-approved ban on affirmative action in college admissions and public hiring...

Black women making their mark in space and science

Similoluwa Ojurongbe

SLIDESHOW - It is important to bring attention to some of the African-American females that have, and are still, paving the road for future scientists, astronauts or any STEM degree holders...

Registry reveals over 2,000 wrongful convictions

Caryn Freeman

theGRIO REPORT - The University of Michigan Law School in a joint project with Northwestern University Law School has released an alarming a registry of wrongful convictions...

TheGrio's 100: Tiya Miles, bringing Cherokee and African-American history to the forefront

Keosha Johnson

theGRIO's 100 - Tiya Miles, Ph.D., has devoted her life to studying the literature, culture and history of African and Native Americans in the past and present...

Ex-NBA, Michigan player Robert Traylor dies at 34

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Police said in a statement he was found dead Wednesday on the bedroom floor of his oceanfront apartment...

Computer intervention curbs teen violence, drinking

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VIDEO - A new study from the journal of the American medical association shows offering these teens a brief structured intervention while in the ER, can reduce the risk of future injury...

Obama takes on critics at college commencement

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Obama said Saturday that partisan rants and name-calling under the guise of legitimate discourse pose a serious danger to America's democracy, and may incite "extreme elements" to violence...

U of Michigan's "optional" practices highlight need for reform

Dr. Boyce Watkins

OPINION -- The University of Michigan football team has a storied tradition when it comes to winning. The program is equally storied when it comes to making money by putting athletes...

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1st black female computer science PhD student at Univ. of Michigan

Michigan affirmative action ban struck down

Black women making their mark in space and science

Registry reveals over 2,000 wrongful convictions

TheGrio's 100: Tiya Miles, bringing Cherokee and African-American history to the forefront

Ex-NBA, Michigan player Robert Traylor dies at 34

Computer intervention curbs teen violence, drinking

Obama takes on critics at college commencement

U of Michigan's "optional" practices highlight need for reform

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