Black History Month

Skidmore College offers twerk-free course on Miley Cyrus

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St. Paul's College hopes sale will revive school's fortunes

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Rutgers remains firm on Condoleezza Rice as commencement speaker

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Report: White, Asian children have a leg up on black kids

NEW YORK (AP) — In every region of America, white and Asian children are far better positioned for success than…
/ April 1, 2014

NY student accepted at all 8 Ivy League schools

SHIRLEY, N.Y. (AP) — A 17-year-old Long Island student has applied to and was accepted at all eight Ivy League…
/ April 1, 2014

DC teen Avery Coffey sought by 5 different Ivy League schools

theGRIO REPORT - To say that Washington D.C. native Avery Coffey has a bright future ahead of him would be…
/ March 31, 2014

Kobe Bryant backlash reflects historical divide on politics in sports

theGRIO REPORT - Because of their entrée into white-dominated sports during the Jim Crow era, black athletes were unable to…
/ March 29, 2014

Michigan State's Adreian Payne's bond with 8-year-old cancer patient touches fans

theGRIO REPORT - Michigan State basketball player Adreian Payne has proven that his sense of loyalty and dedication go beyond…
/ March 26, 2014

Study: NY schools most segregated in the US, labeling some 'apartheid schools'

theGRIO REPORT - A recent study reveals that some states face deeper racial isolation than others - and lists New…
/ March 26, 2014

University of Alabama student government votes down resolution to integrate Greek system

theGRIO REPORT - University of Alabama's SGA Senate voted down a resolution that supported the full integration of the school's…
/ March 25, 2014

Pittsburgh exhibit features Negro League pictures

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A new exhibit at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Museum of Art shows the vibrant world of Negro League baseball…
/ March 25, 2014

Black preschoolers more likely to face suspension

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black students are more likely to be suspended from U.S. public schools — even as tiny preschoolers...
/ March 21, 2014

President Obama presents Medal of Honors to snubbed minority soldiers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is presenting 24 Medals of Honor in a rare ceremony meant to commemorate acts…
/ March 18, 2014

Jason Collins signs for rest of season with Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Collins has been signed for the rest of the NBA season by the Brooklyn Nets...
/ March 15, 2014

Harvard minorities inspire students of color around the world

theGRIO REPORT - The student group I, Too, Am Harvard at Harvard University, which celebrates diversity at one of the…
/ March 14, 2014