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November 9, 2012

CNN's Don Lemon: Actor Jonah Hill 'treated me like the help'

theGRIO REPORT - CNN anchor Don Lemon has gotten into an unlikely public feud with Academy Award nominated comic actor…
November 9, 2012

Artur Davis: GOP 2012 defeated because they focused 'exclusively on the economy'

theGRIO REPORT - Artur Davis, who made headlines this year when he switched political parties and endorsed Mitt Romney at…
November 9, 2012

On the growing visibility of black LGBT women

OPINION - Imagine having two homes and not being welcomed in either one. That is undoubtedly how black LGBT (lesbian,…
November 9, 2012

Chris Christie reportedly called to congratulate Obama, but emailed Romney

theGRIO REPORT - Chris Christie's most recent actions will do little to assuage the anger that some on the right…
November 9, 2012

This week’s reading list: Laugh with Paul Mooney or escape with facts about mind-boggling feats

POST SCRIPT'D - This week's list provides an opportunity to laugh with Paul Mooney or seriously examine race with Richard…
November 9, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. possibly in plea deal talks as investigations, health recovery continue

theGRIO REPORT - Jesse Jackson Jr. may have reclaimed his post by a landslide without any noticeable campaign efforts, but…
November 8, 2012

Eric Holder unsure about 2nd term as Attorney General

theGRIO REPORT - Eric Holder's tenure has been marked by fierce battles with Congressional Republicans (over his handling of the…
November 8, 2012

Naomie Harris stars in 'Skyfall': A look back at black Bond girls

SLIDESHOW - Check out this slideshow which highlights these beautiful black actresses who shared the screen with the always debonair…
November 8, 2012

Celebrity birth coach Latham Thomas offers tips for a smooth pregnancy in new book, 'Mama Glow'

Even though she is planning launch parties for her book on both sides of the Atlantic -- while working with…
November 8, 2012

Peter Brant II, son of billionaire, jokes about 'contingency plan' to 'kill Obama'

theGRIO REPORT - The steady stream of ugly reactions to President Barack Obama's re-election continues...
November 8, 2012

Sasha Obama's Election Night advice to president caught on tape: 'Behind you!'

VIDEO - When President Barack Obama and the first family greeted an enormous crowd of supporters after being re-elected, his…
November 8, 2012

Inside the numbers: 'Obama coalition' stronger in some areas than in 2008

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama's coalition of women, Latinos, blacks and younger voters from 2008 didn't just come back on…
November 7, 2012

Bloomberg Business: What will President Obama look like after 4 more years?

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama is basking in the glow of his resounding re-election victory, but even his biggest…
November 7, 2012

Man allegedly rapes Howard student, then gives her his name and number

WASHINGTON - D.C. police arrested a suspect in two violent attacks after he gave his name and number to the…
November 7, 2012

'Key & Peele': Obama and 'anger translator' Luther thank supporters for re-election

VIDEO - Comedy Central's popular comedy duo Key and Peele have unveiled a special edition of their beloved "Anger Translator"…
November 7, 2012

Donald Trump calls Obama's re-election a 'total sham'

theGRIO REPORT - Reality TV star and real estate mogul Donald Trump lashed out on Twitter last night about Obama's…
November 7, 2012

Allen West loses congressional seat in super-tight race

theGRIO REPORT - Controversial Tea Partier Rep. Allen West has lost his congressional seat in Florida...
November 7, 2012

Mia Love loses Utah congressional race in upset

theGRIO REPORT - Mia Love, who was widely expected to become the first black female Republican congresswoman in history, has…
November 7, 2012

President Obama's supporters celebrate historic win

SLIDESHOW - When Barack Obama's supporters learned he'd been re-elected as president of the United States, they began celebrating across…
November 6, 2012

Obama wins re-election despite still-shaky economy

WASHINGTON (AP) - A victorious President Barack Obama told Americans he had never been more optimistic....