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September 1, 2011

Michelle Obama covers the October issue of Essence

Michelle Obama graces the cover of Essence's October issue with a revealing interview highlighting Essence and the First Lady's shared…
September 1, 2011

How the CBC covers up failures with Tea Party attacks

OPINION - Rep. Andre Carson's blast constitutes one of the most egregious examples of race-baiting politics has seen in some…
September 1, 2011

Obama faces historic disrespect from political peers

OPINION - Is opposing everything this president does for the sake of opposition, or worse for a more insidious reason,…
August 31, 2011

Obama bows to Boehner; jobs speech will be Sept. 8

WASHINGTON (AP) - In agreeing to Boehner's schedule, Obama's address will compete with the opening game of the National Football…
August 31, 2011

Did the CBC jobs tour work for black America?

OPINION - While it will take some time to determine the exact number of people actually hired, it is evident…
August 31, 2011

Official: Obama uncle here illegally since 1992

BOSTON (AP) - The 67-year-old Onyango Obama is the half-brother of the president's late father. He is originally from Kenya...
August 31, 2011

Allen West considering leaving Black Caucus

Rep. Allen West (Fla.), the lone Republican in the Congressional Black Caucus, said Tuesday morning that he is considering leaving…
August 31, 2011

Obama to address Congress next week on jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid asking to…
August 31, 2011

Can Carl Lewis leap over race hurdle in NJ campaign?

theGRIO REPORT - In April, Lewis announced he was running as a democrat for the state senate in the solidly…
August 31, 2011

Rep. Andre Carson: Tea Party wants blacks 'hanging on a tree'

POLITICO - Carson also said the Tea Party is stopping change in Congress, likening it to 'the effort that we're…
August 31, 2011

Rush Limbaugh's right hand man is black

OPINION - The racist humor expressed on the Rush Limbaugh show is done at the expense of black people, to…
August 30, 2011

White House press secretary: Obama helping black Americans

POLITCO - Carney framed the issue as one that impacts all job-seeking Americans and said the issue of race is…
August 30, 2011

Maxine Waters steps into the spotlight

theGRIO REPORT - Beyond policy differences, Waters and others have admitted that few in the group have a personal relationship…
August 30, 2011

Glenn Beck: Is the term 'colored' really such a bad thing?

MEDIAITE - On his radio show today, Glenn Beck tackled a particularly sticky issue when it comes to race...
August 30, 2011

Obama to post-9/11 vets: 'Americans don't quit'

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - He tells the annual American Legion convention in Minneapolis that "in hard times, Americans don't quit. We…