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August 19, 2011
theGRIO REPORT - Given the conservative politician's obvious disapproval of the CBC's actions, asking the group and its leader to…
August 19, 2011
OPINION - Two competing narratives have been employed to explain what transpired in this Brooklyn neighborhood in 1991...
August 19, 2011
OPINION - Warm and fuzz feelings aside, sometimes one friend has to let the other friend know that they've gotten…
August 18, 2011
theGRIO REPORT - On Thursday, the Congressional Black Caucus takes its "For the People" Jobs Initiative to Atlanta, Georgia hosting…
August 18, 2011
Never mind the slings and arrows of Tea Partiers. The most politically problematic criticism of Obama these days is coming…
August 18, 2011
HUFFINGTON POST - During an appearance on Fox News' 'The O'Reilly Factor,' West said black Democrats have consistently failed to…
August 18, 2011
OPINION - Too often, the discussion about the economy is led by people in Washington -- legislators, political figureheads, economists...
August 18, 2011
OPINION - How can we hold this president accountable on issues specific to African-Americans and others who are disproportionately impacted…
August 18, 2011
OPINION - Sadly, minority majority districts have always been controversial and this time around will be no different...
August 17, 2011
ATKINSON, Ill. (AP) - He said, without getting specific, that the administration was mulling ways to encourage banks to resume…
August 17, 2011
OPINION - What has come of our body politic when these non-starters, have become front-runners?...
August 17, 2011
Inspired by fellow birther, Army doctor Terrence Lakin, Staff Sgt. Daryn J. Moran has plastered the Internet with the news…
August 17, 2011
OPINION - Sparks flew during the Congressional Black Caucus "For the People Jobs Tour" town hall in Detroit, MI, when…
August 17, 2011
POLITICO - Asked on a conference call with bloggers this evening why Republicans can't just impeach Barack Obama, Herman Cain…
August 17, 2011
OPINION - The black community is probably not the core of support for a far right Republican Congresswoman like Michele…