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May 21, 2012

Obama stands by criticism of Romney's record at Bain

CHICAGO (AP) - President Barack Obama is defending his criticism of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, saying Romney's record…
May 21, 2012

Does the NAACP gay marriage resolution matter to black America?

theGRIO REPORT - The NAACP's own resolution on the matter gave a respectful nod to the black church, stating 'we…
May 21, 2012

Trump: I'd let Mitt Romney 'go at it' with Rev. Wright attacks

Donald Trump thinks President Obama's attacks on Mitt Romney's record at Bain Capital are unfair...
May 21, 2012

Kenya becoming a geothermal powerhouse

theGRIO REPORT - Kenya has become one of the world's leading countries in the exploration of geothermal energy...
May 21, 2012

Rep. Joe Walsh silent as constituent calls Obama a socialist, Nazi, communist

At a town hall meeting held by Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.), an attendee accused President Barack Obama of 'sedition' because…
May 21, 2012

Ben Jealous hopes NAACP gay marriage endorsement will be a 'game changer'

BALTIMORE (AP) - NAACP President Benjamin Jealous said Monday he hopes the group's resolution supporting same-sex marriage will encourage blacks…
May 21, 2012

How 'Lincoln' became a dirty word for some Republicans

OPINION - The popular refrain for the past decade has been that Abraham Lincoln would be sent packing from just…
May 21, 2012

Bob Herbert: Obama, Romney both shy away from the plight of poor kids

OPINION - You won't hear about it in the presidential race. Barack Obama can barely bring himself to say the…
May 21, 2012

Obama touts $3B in pledges to help feed Africa

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Friday said the United States has a "moral imperative" to lead the fight…
May 21, 2012

Will Cory Booker's Bain Capital defense backfire?

OPINION - Cory Booker stepped all over the Obama campaign's message because staying on message and attacking venture capitalism damages…
May 21, 2012

3 charged in Marvin Winans carjacking

DETROIT (AP) - Three young men were arraigned Sunday in the assault and carjacking of popular Detroit pastor and gospel…
May 21, 2012

Arsenio Hall tops Clay Aiken on 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Arsenio Hall won 'Celebrity Apprentice' last night, beating out former 'American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken in the show's finale...
May 21, 2012

Geraldo Rivera: Trayvon Martin was 'dressed in thug wear'

Geraldo Rivera said that Trayvon Martin was 'dressed in thug wear' the night that George Zimmerman shot and killed him...
May 21, 2012

Why is Raven Symoné's sexuality your business?

CLUTCH - The media has recently been a flutter with the rumor that Raven Symoné may potentially be in a…
May 21, 2012

The historic roots of homophobia in black America

OPINION - While the African-Americans and LGBT communities have each experienced a legacy of oppression and a struggle for equality…
March 25, 2012

'Mad Men' makes rare nod to civil rights movement

theGRIO REPORT - 'Mad Men' made a rare nod to the civil rights movement, which was jarring for a show…
February 26, 2012

Academy Awards 2012: Was Billy Crystal's Oscars blackface in bad taste?

theGRIO REPORT - During Billy Crystal's now customary Academy Awards opening montage, where he is digitally inserted into the year's…
February 25, 2012

Academy Awards 2012: Handicapping 'Help' stars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer's Oscar chances

OPINION - In this post I'll try to break down Spencer and Davis' competition and determine what fans of 'The…
February 10, 2012

Denzel Washington in 'Safe House': Why it's good when he's bad

OPINION - For the most part, Denzel Washington has played a prototypical hero but lately, like in his new film…
January 25, 2012

'The Help' Oscar backlash: The roles aren't demeaning, Hollywood's lack of diversity is

OPINION - On Tuesday morning the racially-themed drama scored four Academy Award nominations, including two for Viola Davis and Octavia…