Black History Month

Frederick Douglass a modern-day Republican? Think again

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Barbs of racism, anti-Semitism in NY school clash

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Baylor's Brittney Griner more than just a girl who can dunk

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Long Island principal accused of sex with teen boy he met online

NBC New York - A Long Island middle school principal was arrested for allegedly forcing a 16-year-old boy he met…
/ March 20, 2013

President Obama makes his Final Four picks

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — President Barack Obama is picking Florida, Indiana, Louisville, Ohio State to reach the Final Four...
/ March 20, 2013

Olen Burrage, suspect in 1964 Klan slayings, dies

PHILADELPHIA, Mississippi (AP) - Olen Burrage, who was acquitted in the case of three civil rights workers killed by Ku…
/ March 19, 2013

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

ESSAY - There is no denying that each of these women played more than their part in uplifting their race…
/ March 14, 2013

Ethiopian-born Miss Israel will meet President Obama

theGRIO REPORT - Ethiopian-born Miss Israel Yityish Aynaw received a special invitation to meet and dine with President Barack Obama…
/ March 13, 2013

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