Opinion

Eddie Long 'crowning': Why do black churches often put pastors on a pedestal?

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Why Jan Brewer's disrespect will motivate black voters for Obama

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Trump endorsement may hurt, not help Romney

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Don Cornelius suicide should stir up mental health debate in black community

OPINION - As the nation reflects on Soul Train's incredible legacy and mourn the passing of its creator Don Cornelius,…
/ February 2, 2012

Romney's 'not concerned' about America's poor, but they should be concerned about him

OPINION - Mitt Romney, who has built his entire campaign on the premise that he's a businessman who knows how…
/ February 2, 2012

Can Barack Obama run on 'morning in America'?

OPINION - Could Barack Obama successfully channel Ronald Reagan, circa 1984?...
/ February 2, 2012

Don Cornelius remembered: Love, 'rest in peace' and soul

OPINION - This year, on the first day of Black History Month, Americans, and the African-American community in particular, mourn…
/ February 1, 2012

'Key and Peele': Can they fill the void left by Dave Chappelle?

OPINION - Key and Peele say their life experience is what makes their comedy unique. Both comedians are biracial, a…
/ February 1, 2012

Don Cornelius dead: Why 'Soul Train' will never leave America's station

OPINION - 'Soul Train' always managed to stay fresh, alluring and project the unmistakable magnetism of black dance, song and…
/ February 1, 2012

Black History Month: Debunking the 10 biggest myths about black history

OPINION - Here at theGrio, we thought we'd kick off February the right way by debunking the 10 biggest myths…
/ February 1, 2012

Introducing theGrio's 100 class of 2012: America's best

theGRIO EDITORIAL - We believe it's important celebrate the giants of yesteryear as well as those who are beginning to…
/ January 31, 2012

Morgan Freeman and E'Dena Hines: Is this relationship odd, questionable or just wrong?

OPINION - I love Morgan Freeman, I forgot he's such a good actor. Then I saw reports that he may…
/ January 30, 2012

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: Drama in Africa

OPINION - The 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' arrived in South Africa and brought along drama and more....
/ January 30, 2012

Gingrich, Romney and the politics of anti-Obamaism

OPINION - Since Obama's election, many Republicans have not just taken on his policies, but criticized the president in a…
/ January 27, 2012

Black Americans losing homes over property taxes: It doesn't have to happen

OPINION - Imagine, one day reaching a milestone and realizing an accomplishment that so many of your brothers and sisters…
/ January 26, 2012