Black History Month

‘We are on a breakthrough’ Remembering the March on Washington

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Is King’s dream reality? In Birmingham, yes and no

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North Carolina activists draw inspiration from 1963 March on Washington

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50 years of Jobs and Freedom: The role of education in achieving the March on Washington’s goals

OPINION - The March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom was about more than employment or personal gain – it…
/ August 23, 2013

Tim Duncan’s divorce reportedly finalized in secret hearing

theGRIO REPORT - Tim Duncan is officially divorced from ex-wife Amy Duncan, according to the San Antonio Express-News...
/ August 22, 2013

How Obama wants to reform American colleges

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama wants to fundamentally change American higher education, creating effectively a Consumer Reports for colleges that…
/ August 22, 2013

Philly schools borrow just to begin on time

OPINION - The Philadelphia public schools are in crisis mode right now, with the city agreeing to borrow $50 million…
/ August 20, 2013

Poll: Race, income divide views of schools

WASHINGTON (AP) — Minority and low-income parents are more likely to see serious problems in their schools — from low…
/ August 19, 2013

Jesse Owens’ 1936 Olympic gold medal goes to auction

NBC Sports - A prized piece of Jesse Owens‘ historic triumph at the 1936 Olympics is available — at a…
/ August 14, 2013

Teen fighting for transplant rejected for history of ‘non-compliance’

WXIA - In three weeks Anthony Stokes has gone from a teen that never had anything more than a cold,…
/ August 13, 2013

Obama signs student loan deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama signed into law Friday a measure restoring lower interest rates for student loans, pledging…
/ August 9, 2013

National Black Justice Coalition applauds Bayard Rustin recognition by Obama

theGRIO REPORT - Bayard Rustin, one of the most important, yet unheralded, figures in the civil rights movement will be…
/ August 9, 2013

More layoffs hit Chicago public school system, 200 lunchroom employees terminated

NBC CHICAGO - Chicago Public Schools announced Friday that 200 cafeteria workers will receive layoff notices, bringing the total CPS…
/ August 6, 2013

Obama honors Negro League players at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday honored former baseball players in the Negro League, a haven for African-American…
/ August 6, 2013

Bayard Rustin honored by LGBT group 50 years after March on Washington

theGRIO REPORT - Bayard Rustin was a key figure during 1960s -- he was a man who fought in social…
/ August 5, 2013