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November 22, 2013

Democrats shake up Senate with filibuster rule change

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats quickly enjoyed the first fruits of a vote that has upended the way the Senate does…
November 22, 2013

Bill de Blasio says he's 'cleared the air' with NYPD

NEW YORK (AP) - Democratic hopefuls repeatedly bashed the police's use of stop-and-frisk during the hard-fought mayoral primary, and it…
November 22, 2013

'Chickens come home to roost': Black reactions to JFK's death in 1963

theGRIO REPORT - Prominent black figures of the time expressed sadness and concern following the president's assassination...
November 22, 2013

Harry Belafonte: JFK 'knew little' about black struggles

theGRIO REPORT - The first time Harry Belafonte met John F. Kennedy he was unimpressed...
November 22, 2013

Why 'Stand Your Ground' laws aren't going anywhere

theGRIO REPORT - Only 35 percent of African-Americans in Florida support the concept behind 'Stand Your Ground' laws, but 66…
November 22, 2013

Black senators diverge on joining Congressional Black Caucus

theGRIO REPORT - Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J..) elected to the U.S. Senate last month, has decided to join the Congressional…
November 21, 2013

Senate filibuster rule change breathes new life into President Obama's 2nd term

ANALYSIS - This change is a huge boon to Obama now, potentially allowing him to reshape the federal judiciary in…
November 21, 2013

Democrats vote to curb filibusters on appointees

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats eased the way for swift approval of President Barack Obama's current and future nominees on…
November 20, 2013

Rev. Al Sharpton encourages young people to sign up for Obamacare

VIDEO - Rev. Al Sharpton issued a challenge to young people on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' today...
November 20, 2013

JFK-Obama parallels more apparent than ever

theGRIO REPORT - Comparisons between presidents Barack Obama and John F. Kennedy began in earnest when Obama first ran for…
November 20, 2013

Kwame Kilpatrick owes government $195K for tax crimes

DETROIT (AP) — The bill is growing for former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick...
November 20, 2013

President Obama honors Clinton, Oprah with freedom medal

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on more than a dozen prominent Americans…
November 20, 2013

Michelle Obama reveals biggest fashion regret, guilty pleasures on BET's '106th and Park'

TODAY - The first lady always looks stylish and picture perfect, but like many women, she has one particular look…
November 20, 2013

Oprah Winfrey's 'old racists' remark creates firestorm with conservatives

theGRIO REPORT - Oprah Winfrey's recent interview, in which she said old racists 'just have to die' has riled up…
November 20, 2013

Obamacare website still a work in progress

MIAMI (AP) - The Obama administration has staked its credibility on turning HealthCare.gov around by the end of this month...