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Spike Lee: Why has he become such a hater?

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Jan Brewer 'felt a little threatened' by President Obama … really?

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How racial demographics could reshape American politics

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'The Help' Oscar backlash: The roles aren't demeaning, Hollywood's lack of diversity is

OPINION - On Tuesday morning the racially-themed drama scored four Academy Award nominations, including two for Viola Davis and Octavia…
/ January 25, 2012

NeNe Leakes plays herself to perfection on 'The Game'

OPINION - Ne Ne Leakes made a guest appearance on BET's 'The Game' and starred as herself....
/ January 25, 2012

Republican wealth battle provides Obama a new campaign issue

theGRIO REPORT - Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich's battle over the last two weeks has provided new fodder for President…
/ January 24, 2012

How President Obama can use green jobs to 'keep America first'

OPINION - President Obama is presenting his fourth State of the Union address tonight, at the outset of a year…
/ January 24, 2012

Newt Gingrich was for 'food stamps' before he was against them

OPINION - Newt Gingrich, the former House speaker and now front-running Republican presidential candidate, has made calling Barack Obama the…
/ January 24, 2012

Jay-Z is not a spokesperson for black fathers

HipHopWired: In no way, shape or form does Jay-Z's 'Glory' serve as an instructional guide to fathers -- especially African-American…
/ January 23, 2012

Scott Walker recall: Why Wisconsinites should feel pride

OPINION - After a year of waging war on Wisconsin values, over one million signatures were filed to recall the…
/ January 23, 2012

Rick Santorum's controversial ally: Black preacher with history of extreme rhetoric

OPINION - On paper, the Rev. O'Neal Dozier is a Republican candidate's dream, a black minister who  pastors a prominent…
/ January 23, 2012

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: Marlo Hampton crashes Africa trip

OPINION - The posse prepares for their trip to Africa by working out, reading travel books, and of course gossiping...
/ January 23, 2012

Florida primary preview: Storm clouds, not sunshine, await Mitt Romney

OPINION - After suffering a big loss in South Carolina, former Republican front-runner Mitt Romney faces a tough road in…
/ January 23, 2012

Cervical cancer month: What's the doctor doing down there?

OPINION - Due to lower screening rates, cervical cancer is more likely to afflict black and Hispanic women more than…
/ January 21, 2012

'Red Tails': If George Lucas war film flops, are black audiences to blame?

OPINION - 'Red Tails' won't attract audiences because it was hard to finance. The film will have to deliver dramatically…
/ January 20, 2012