Black History Month

Olen Burrage, suspect in 1964 Klan slayings, dies

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Women's History Month: Four unsung black women you should know

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Ethiopian-born Miss Israel will meet President Obama

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Politics clouding Obama's coming visit to Israel

JERUSALEM (AP) — A week before President Barack Obama is set to arrive in the region, Middle Eastpolitics are already…
/ March 13, 2013

Waka Flocka running for president in 2016?

theGRIO REPORT -Rapper Waka Flocka Flame has decided to extend his reach beyond music and hopes to have a bigger…
/ March 12, 2013

'Bloody Sunday' bridge recognized as new national historic landmark

theGRIO REPORT - The location is one of 13 new sites to receive federal recognition, including the home of Uncle…
/ March 11, 2013

Mother of special needs child gets response from Maryland governor's office over bullying

NBC WASHINGTON - A Maryland mother went all the way to the governor's office to get help after her son…
/ March 8, 2013

23 Philadelphia schools slated to close

NBC PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia School Reform Commission voted Thursday night to save four public schools and close more than…
/ March 8, 2013

Race-based academic targets raise eyebrows

NBC NEWS - As states have sought waivers from the 100 percent proficiency requirement of No Child Left Behind, new…
/ March 7, 2013

Creating 'ladders of opportunity' in Harlem and communities across the country

OPINION - A child’s zip code should never determine her destiny. But today, a child’s health, educational outcomes, and lifetime…
/ March 7, 2013

Bill would posthumously grant freedom to NH slaves

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A supporter of a New Hampshire bill that would posthumously grant the request of 20 African…
/ March 6, 2013

There's no excuse for not pardoning Jack Johnson

OPINION - Now is the time for President Obama to pardon the legendary heavyweight boxing champ Jack Johnson...
/ March 6, 2013

theGrio's 100: Amar'e Stoudemire, inspiring kids to read is a slam dunk

theGRIO's 100 - Amar'e Stoudemire, 30, is a professional basketball player, author, motivational speaker and dedicated philanthropist..
/ February 28, 2013

Rosa Parks statue unveiled at Capitol in Washington DC

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rosa Parks is famous for her 1955 refusal to give up her seat on a city bus…
/ February 27, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Terrie M. Williams, advocating for the voiceless

theGRIO's 100 - The New York native has now gained notoriety as a national advocate for mental health awareness in…
/ February 27, 2013