Black History Month

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

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

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

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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

MSNBC’s Craig Melvin interviews homeless teen-turned top graduate Chelsea Fearce

VIDEO - Last week, we brought you the story of Chelsea Fearce, the frequently homeless teen who turned adversity on…
/ May 26, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama to students: ‘I have failed at things’

WASHINGTON (AP) - Failure is OK, but continuing to work hard is more important, Michelle Obama said Friday...
/ May 24, 2013

First lady lauds effort to preserve DC slave house

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama said Wednesday that stories of toil and sweat by slaves once held at a historic…
/ May 24, 2013

Homeless teen graduates as high school valedictorian, will enter Spelman as college junior in fall

CLUTCH - Chelesa Fearce is a shining example of a student that didn’t let obstacles get in her way when…
/ May 23, 2013

Chicago Board of Ed votes to close 50 schools

theGRIO REPORT - The move comes after months of opposition by the Chicago Teachers Union, parents, students and a teachers…
/ May 22, 2013