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

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

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'Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: Drama in Africa

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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

Spike Lee: Why has he become such a hater?

OPINION - At the tender age of 12, Spike Lee had me self-assessing my black male masculinity. But now, at…
/ January 26, 2012

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

OPINION - Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's now famous photo-op with Barack Obama, in which she is seen pointing her finger…
/ January 26, 2012

How racial demographics could reshape American politics

OPINION - I'm fascinated by what it will take to be president in the decades to come, when the United…
/ January 25, 2012

'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

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