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Are black conservatives making a comeback?

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Super Bowl 2012: Will Chad Ochocinco have a chance to shine in the big game?

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Chris Christie needs a history lesson on referendums and civil rights

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Black unemployment: What Washington can do now to address the high black jobless rate

theGRIO REPORT- While the Great Recession has made the situation considerably worse, black unemployment has consistently lagged the rest of…
/ February 3, 2012

The trouble with Trump's Romney endorsement: It's the birtherism, stupid

OPINION - Mitt Romney should have run from Donald Trump, even if it meant leaving Las Vegas, because besides being…
/ February 3, 2012

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

OPINION - Too often for comfort, as in the case of Bishop Eddie Long, this trust and power is abused…
/ February 3, 2012

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

OPINION - With a waggle of her right index finger last Wednesday, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer erased the question of…
/ February 2, 2012

Trump endorsement may hurt, not help Romney

theGRIO REPORT - Donald Trump's endorsement of Massachusetts governor on Thursday Mitt Romney is a very mixed blessing for the…
/ February 2, 2012

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

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