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January 5, 2012

Don Cheadle feels the wrath of Barack Obama's Twitter warriors

OPINION - Hollywood actor Don Cheadle learned the hard way what many public figures have known for a while: don't…
January 5, 2012

Does rise of Latino population spell doom for the Congressional Black Caucus?

theGRIO REPORT - Changing demographics throughout the nation, combined with retiring lawmakers and redistricting, have members of the Congressional Black…
January 5, 2012

Rick Santorum denies making 'black people' welfare comment

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum denied recently making comments about 'black people's lives' after receiving criticism for the remarks...
January 4, 2012

DNC invests in minority-owned banks for North Carolina convention

theGRIO REPORT - In an effort to demonstrate that its 'People's Convention' mantra is more than just a slogan, the…
January 4, 2012

Spike Lee to host $38,000 per ticket fundraiser for Obama

Filmmaker Spike Lee and wife Tonya will host a fund-raising dinner for President Obama in New York on Jan. 19...
January 4, 2012

Obama names consumer watchdog Richard Cordray, using executive power

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a defiant display of executive power, President Obama on Wednesday will buck Republican opposition in a…
January 4, 2012

Michele Bachmann withdrawal may win Rick Santorum Tea Party votes

theGRIO REPORT - Rep. Michele Bachmann's decision to drop out of the GOP race could help Rick Santorum consolidate the…
January 4, 2012

Michele Bachmann drops out of 2012 presidential race

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - An adviser to Michele Bachmann says the Minnesota congresswoman is ending her bid for the…
January 4, 2012

Iowa caucus results: How a close race can help Barack Obama

theGRIO REPORT - Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney's narrow win in the Iowa caucuses could be at least a temporary…
January 4, 2012

Obama going to Ohio to challenge GOP on economy

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama's trip signals the White House's intent to keep the president in the public eye even as…
January 4, 2012

Iowa caucus results: Mitt Romney wins by 8 votes

theGRIO REPORT - Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney won by only eight votes in an extremely close race in Iowa,…
January 3, 2012

Obama applauds Iowa Democrats for their help

WASHINGTON (AP) - Inserting his voice into a big night for Republicans, President Barack Obama appealed to Iowa Democrats on…
January 3, 2012

Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum in close race in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Romney, the longtime front-runner, and Santorum, whose campaign only recently gained momentum, were separated by…
January 3, 2012

Jimmy Carter advice to Barack Obama: Don't alienate voters

ATLANTA (AP) - Former President Jimmy Carter has some advice for Barack Obama as he gears up for the 2012…
January 3, 2012

Marc Morial, Urban League president: Santorum 'black welfare' comment is 'racist pandering'

theGRIO REPORT - National Urban League president Marc Morial blasted Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum on Tuesday, accusing him of…