Black History Month

The Obamas urges action on expanding college access

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Study: Light-skinned black men perceived as better educated

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Arkansas desegregation decision marks end of an era

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Pact approved to end Arkansas desegregation payments

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas can stop making payments in one of the nation's most historic desegregation efforts, a…
/ January 14, 2014

First Lady hosts White House screening of ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’ as part of education initiative

theGRIO REPORT - As part of her ongoing efforts to encourage youth members to commit to their education, First Lady…
/ January 13, 2014

Serena Williams seeks historic 18th major win in Oz

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — One by one, Serena Williams is matching the feats of tennis' greatest legends. Her next challenge…
/ January 11, 2014

White House wants to crack down on school discipline discrimination

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration wants to end the apparent disparities in how students of different races are punished…
/ January 8, 2014

Surgeon who once saved MLK's life dies in NY at 95

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. John W.V. Cordice, a surgeon who was part of the medical team that saved Martin…
/ January 6, 2014

FAMU to interview 6 candidates for president

theGRIO REPORT - Following over a year with no permanent leader, Florida A&M University will be interviewing six candidates for…
/ January 4, 2014

Ex-teacher, principal picked to lead NYC schools

NEW YORK (AP) — A former teacher, principal and longtime advocate of early childhood education will be the next leader…
/ December 30, 2013

Amid mass school closings, a slow death for some Chicago schools

MSNBC - In Chicago, the school board has struck more broadly and with a heavier axe than any other school…
/ December 27, 2013

NFL player David Nelson invites 15-year-old foster boy, Davion Only, to Jets game

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Davion Only, the 15-year-old Florida foster boy who made headlines with his heartfelt adoption plea…
/ December 22, 2013

Michael Jordan unveils new Hornets logos for next season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bobcats owner Michael Jordan has unveiled the brand identity the Charlotte Hornets will use after this…
/ December 22, 2013

Urban schools improving faster than rest of US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Public school students in the nation's largest cities are improving their performance in reading and math faster…
/ December 20, 2013

Fla. school named for Ku Klux Klan leader to be renamed

NBC NEWS - The Nathan Bedford Forrest High School in Jacksonville, Fla., where more than half the students are black,…
/ December 17, 2013