Black History Month

Math and science education key to more black astronauts

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Rev. Joseph Lowery at 90: 'The struggle isn't over'

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How Cain sat out civil rights activism at Morehouse

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Civil rights icon Lowery celebrates 90th birthday

ATLANTA (AP) - The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery is being saluted in Atlanta for his legacy as a civil rights…
/ October 9, 2011

Racial prejudices buried in snowstorm during World War II

VIDEO - Beyond producing the men known as the "greatest generation", World War II is also being noted as the…
/ October 6, 2011

Michigan State University rocked by racial intimidation

theGRIO REPORT - These incidents included other racist messages being scrawled on doors; outright physical acts of racial intimidation; and…
/ October 6, 2011

Shuttlesworth, a civil rights hero

SLIDESHOW - Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, who was hailed by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. for his courage and energy,…
/ October 6, 2011

Remembering civil rights 'warrior' Shuttlesworth

theGRIO REPORT - Even in his later years, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, remained as active as his health would allow...
/ October 6, 2011

Civil rights icon Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth dead at 89

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Civil rights leader the Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth, who was hailed by the Rev. Martin Luther…
/ October 5, 2011

Brother of 14-year-old execution victim speaks out (VIDEO)

Charles Stinney, speaks about his brother who at 14, was the youngest person executed in the 20th century.
/ October 4, 2011

George Stinney, youngest executed in 20th century

SLIDESHOW - George Stinney's life ended at the age of 14. The young boy was convicted of killing two white…
/ October 4, 2011

'Wilderness Challenge' sets NYC students free to fulfill potential

theGRIO REPORT - After this trip students and teachers return to the classroom with a better relationship with each other…
/ October 1, 2011

N-word 101: College class studies story behind the slur

theGRIO REPORT - Every fall, Arizona State University students can learn about the n-word, in all its complexities and connotations...
/ September 30, 2011

In message to students, Obama encourages learning

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama told students Wednesday in a back-to-school address that they bear responsibility in helping America…
/ September 28, 2011

Study: 35 states flunk on teaching civil rights history

theGRIO REPORT - More than half of states fail when it comes to teaching about the Civil Rights Movement in…
/ September 28, 2011