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November 22, 2011

Can playing 'slavery card' win Iowa for Cain?

OPINION - While Mr. Cain plays up his blackness to the glee of many large GOP primary crowds, the faces…
November 22, 2011

Florida's Rick Scott may shape fate of 2012 election

OPINION - Rick Scott's moves on the political front could place Florida at center stage, yet again, in the national…
November 22, 2011

The Roots welcome Bachmann with 'Lyin' A** B*tch'

NEW YORK (AP) - As Bachmann strode on to the stage at Fallon's 'Late Night,' the show's band played a…
November 22, 2011

Amazing ride nears end for 'first brother' Reggie Love

Nearly every day, Love takes a right turn out of his office, walks a few steps and opens a door…
November 22, 2011

Has the South re-segregated politically?

OPINION - With their lockstep support for the Democratic Party in the South, African-Americans are seemingly returning to the old…
November 22, 2011

Obama pays tribute to country music

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama turned the White House into a country music hall on Monday, inviting an array of…
November 21, 2011

20-year-old Obama black history commercial uncovered

theGRIO REPORT - Recently, a TBS commercial featuring Barack Obama has surfaced on the Internet from 1991...
November 21, 2011

Herman Cain: Thank God my Arab doctor wasn't Muslim!

Talking Points Memo - Visiting a Jesus-themed amusement park in Orlando, Cain gave a moving speech to visitors after the…
November 21, 2011

Obama signs bipartisan bill to help jobless vets

WASHINGTON (AP) - The legislation, which creates tax breaks for companies that hire jobless veterans, marks the first proposal from…
November 20, 2011

First lady Michelle Obama booed at NASCAR race

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama got a less than enthusiastic reception at the Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday when she…
November 19, 2011

'Obama classic' fundraiser to feature NBA legends

theGRIO REPORT -The Obama campaign announced this week that it will field an all-star team of supporters for the 'Obama…
November 18, 2011

The Muppets are heading to the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - Ahead of Thanksgiving, the White House will host a special screening for military families of 'The Muppets'…
November 18, 2011

Clarence Thomas assailed for alleged ethical lapses by more House Dems

The Huffington Post - In late September, Slaughter had sent a letter to the Judicial Conference of the United States…
November 18, 2011

Obama sends note to Heavy D's daughter

MOUNT VERNON, New York (AP) - Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a message for his young daughter, which he said was…
November 18, 2011

Detroit mayor: 1,000 job cuts amid budget crisis

DETROIT (AP) - Detroit plans to cut 1,000 jobs by early next year to help deal with the city's budget…