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March 23, 2012

President Obama: 'If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon'

VIDEO - In his first public comments on a controversy that has gripped the nation, President Obama Friday called the…
March 23, 2012

Santorum: Might as well have Obama over Romney

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Presidential candidate Rick Santorum on Thursday said Republicans should give President Obama another term if Santorum…
March 23, 2012

Obama says he enjoys reading African-American newspapers

The president says that he enjoys the balance and black newspapers cover much more than just bad news or 'doom'...
March 23, 2012

Trayvon Martin case: Florida governor Rick Scott appoints new State Attorney, Wolfinger to step down

theGRIO REPORT - Florida Gov. Rick Scott and state Attorney General Pam Bondi have asked State Attorney Norman Wolfinger to…
March 22, 2012

Marine faces boot for anti-Obama Facebook posts

SAN DIEGO (AP) - A Marine sergeant who started a Facebook group that is openly critical of President Obama and…
March 22, 2012

Birthers sue California over Obama's eligibility

SACRAMENTO, California (AP) - People who believe President Barack Obama was born in Africa have filed a lawsuit demanding California's…
March 22, 2012

Condoleezza Rice says no to possible VP bid

BAY AREA - We know it's a little early to be looking at running mates for Mitt Romney, but, for…
March 22, 2012

Police must answer for crimes against minorities

Damon Jones, president of the Westchester Black Law Enforcement is fighting against the rise of questionable police shootings in the…
March 22, 2012

New PAC aimed at black and Latino voters in key states

theGRIO REPORT - A new liberal political organization to seeking to build a coalition of minority voters and white liberals…
March 22, 2012

Radio campaign next step against Rush Limbaugh

NEW YORK (AP) - Rush Limbaugh's opponents are starting a radio campaign against him Thursday, seizing upon the radio star's…
March 22, 2012

'Stand Your Ground Law' at center of Trayvon Martin shooting

MIAMI (AP) - Florida is among 21 states with a 'Stand Your Ground Law,' which gives people wide latitude to…
March 21, 2012

Tom Hanks criticized by conservatives for unearthed blackface video

Daily Caller, a conservative website, has unearthed a 2004 video featuring Hanks and Eagles bandmember Glenn Frey at a fundraiser…
March 21, 2012

Kony 2012: Senate pushes measure condemning Joseph Kony

WASHINGTON (AP) - A bipartisan group of 34 senators has introduced a resolution condemning a ruthless guerrilla group accused of…
March 21, 2012

Rick Santorum slammed for Malia Obama comments

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum came under fire today for essentially criticizing President Obama's parenting skills...
March 21, 2012

Justice Department intervention in Trayvon Martin case unusual, but not unprecedented, experts say

theGRIO REPORT - The Justice Department's decision to investigate the fatal shooting of an unarmed African-American Florida teen by a…