Black History Month

What’s the matter with Philadelphia?

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Greene Scholars seeks to place black youth in STEM jobs

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Father talks about son's academic success, brings him to tears

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Homeless students graduate from GED program

VIDEO - They all have different stories. But, they all have the same problem -- homelessness...
/ June 6, 2013

Eric Holder praises slain black activist Medgar Evers

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP)- Former President Bill Clinton and Evers' widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, joined Holder for a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington…
/ June 6, 2013

'Black Bodies In Propaganda: The Art Of The War Poster', TV host's black war posters focus of US exhibit

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A new exhibit created by a University of Pennsylvania professor and host of a popular public television…
/ June 4, 2013

Mister Cee’s 'RIP' tribute to Oklahoma tornado victims offends many at Summer Jam XX

theGRIO REPORT - Mister Cee, Hot 97’s long time DJ, generated a lot of buzz at this year’s installment of…
/ June 3, 2013

Meet Asean Johnson: 9-year-old activist fights Chicago school closings

VIDEO - The charisma and charm of 9-year-old Asean Johnson has many suggesting that he may be the future mayor…
/ May 31, 2013

Obama: Rising college costs hold back middle class

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Friday urged Congress to prevent an increase in student loan rates, saying rising…
/ May 31, 2013

Oprah to Harvard grads: Learn from your failures

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (AP) - The invitation from Harvard University caught Oprah Winfrey at a low point...
/ May 31, 2013

Diplomas for everyone: Oprah Winfrey speaking at Harvard

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (AP) - Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is the featured speaker during afternoon exercises at Harvard University's commencement...
/ May 30, 2013

Chicago: Plans for new arena slammed in wake of 50 school closings

theGRIO REPORT - When Chicago Public School officials voted to close 50 schools last week that it said were underutilized…
/ May 29, 2013

Diversity in top professions takes a nosedive: Still think we don’t need affirmative action?

OPINION - Despite the progress America has made in diversifying its workforce and its management ranks, the country is backsliding...
/ May 29, 2013

The African-American roots and Civil War origins of Memorial Day

BLACK HISTORY -- Few Americans are aware of the holiday's roots in the Civil War's aftermath, and of the heavy…
/ May 27, 2013

Remembering Crispus Attucks and the forgotten black soldiers of the American Revolution

OPINION - Memorial Day is just as important to African-Americans as it is to any other group. Perhaps it is…
/ May 27, 2013