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January 11, 2013

‘Gun Appreciation Day’ founder argues slavery could have been prevented with guns

theGRIO REPORT - Ward and his supporters are planning to turn out on January 19th at gun stores, shows, ranges…
January 10, 2013

Steve Harvey’s talk show renewed for a 2nd season

theGRIO REPORT - The day after he took home the Favorite New Talk Show Host award comedian Steve Harvey received…
January 10, 2013

This week’s book list: Books for dealing with life’s challenges, from flu outbreaks to color complexes

POST SCRIPT'D - We’re currently in the midst of the highest incidents of deadly flu outbreaks in recent history. But…
January 10, 2013

Airport worker returns lost iPad, $13,000 in cash

FORT LAUDERDALE - A cleaning service worker who returned an iPad containing $13,000 in cash he found at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood…
January 10, 2013

Rangel calls lack of Obama staff diversity ’embarrassing’

theGRIO REPORT - Rep. Charlie Rangel, a Democrat from New York, is sharply criticizing President Obama on his recent Cabinet…
January 10, 2013

Black stars of ‘Django Unchained’ snubbed by Oscars

theGRIO REPORT - 'Django Unchained' made a decent showing in this morning's Oscar nominations, but came up short when it…
January 10, 2013

Denzel Washington scores 4th best actor Oscar nomination with ‘Flight’

theGRIO REPORT - Denzel Washington scored his first Oscar nomination in over a decade this morning for his acclaimed performance…
January 9, 2013

Are blacks to blame for the popularity of reality TV?

OPINION - The onus is on the viewers to help shape the type of programming that we’re being sold and…
January 9, 2013

Obama likely to implement some gun control through executive orders

theGRIO REPORT - With congressional Republicans unlikely to pass gun control immediately, President Obama is almost certain to push through…
January 9, 2013

Jack Lew expected to be next Treasury Secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House chief of staff Jack Lew is President Barack Obama's expected pick to lead the Treasury…
January 9, 2013

Beyoncé to peform at US Capitol for Obama’s inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyonce will sing the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony...
January 9, 2013

Tyler Perry scores multiple nominations for worst movie ‘Razzies’

theGRIO REPORT - Tyler Perry's rough year at the movies just get worse...
January 8, 2013

First look: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s new mansion

SLIDESHOW - Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have taken another step toward becoming a family of three -- purchasing an…
January 8, 2013

Highlights from the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show kickoff

The 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is underway in Las Vegas and already new products and launches have made waves...
January 8, 2013

Tavis Smiley slams ‘Django Unchained,’ calls it ‘spoof’ of slavery

theGRIO REPORT - Talk show host Tavis Smiley has joined Spike Lee in condemning Quentin Tarantino's hit film Django Unchained,…
January 7, 2013

Chicagoans gear up for Obama’s second inauguration

theGRIO REPORT - People are happy Obama has reclaimed his seat, but the novelty of having a Chicago-bred black president…
January 7, 2013

George Clinton allegedly gives up rights to funk classics to pay off debt

theGRIO REPORT - Funk music legend George Clinton has been forced to sell the copyrights to some of his classic…
January 7, 2013

Farrakhan praises Tyler Perry’s ‘Madea’, calls character a ‘strong black woman’

theGRIO REPORT - Tyler Perry's most famous creation, Madea, has an unlikely fan -- Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan...
January 7, 2013

Cory Booker wants to give Lautenberg ‘space’ for 2014 decision

theGRIO REPORT - Newark mayor Cory Booker has begun to apply public pressure, albeit subtly, on incumbent N.J. senator Frank…
January 7, 2013

Banning assault weapons is not enough

OPINION - In the wake of the political cowardliness by most in Washington and with many Americans still clinging to…