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August 26, 2013

Fox’s Chris Wallace on affirmative action: ‘At what point do we say you’re on your own?’

theGRIO REPORT - This year marks the 50-year-anniversary of the March on Washington -- and although much racial progress has…
August 26, 2013

Michelle Obama, daughters see ‘Trip to Bountiful’

NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama and her daughters caught Broadway's "The Trip to Bountiful" after spending part of the…
August 26, 2013

Colin Powell’s third act: Republican scold

ANALYSIS - The 76-year-old is largely out of politics now, but when he emerges, it's almost always to lecture the…
August 25, 2013

Colin Powell: Trayvon Martin verdict ‘questionable’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell says the jury verdict that freed the killer of Florida teenager…
August 25, 2013

Michelle Obama touts tennis at US Open Kids Day

NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama urged her daughters to get active in tennis so they won't struggle at the…
August 23, 2013

Republicans should listen to Colin Powell

OPINION - If Republicans repeat their dismal performance among voters of color when the 2016 election rolls around, don’t blame…
August 23, 2013

What Obama will say at the March on Washington

ANALYSIS - President Obama won't be giving his version of the "I Have a Dream" speech next Wednesday at the…
August 23, 2013

Obama says his daughters are ‘poised’ and ‘kind,’ credits Michelle

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama, in an interview with CNN, praised his daughters, while acknowledging they want to spend less…
August 23, 2013

Obama phones woman credited with stopping gunman

SYRACUSE, New York (AP) — President Barack Obama has phoned a woman credited with helping prevent a school shooting to…
August 22, 2013

Sen. Tom Coburn raises possibility of impeachment at town hall

NBC NEWS - A Republican lawmaker on Wednesday appeared to suggest that President Barack Obama is 'getting perilously close' to…
August 22, 2013

Feds send $750,000 bill to Jesse Jackson Jr.

NBC CHICAGO - Imagine getting a bill for $750,000 from the federal government. Former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. got one…
August 22, 2013

Justice Department to sue Texas over voter ID law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Thursday it will sue Texas over the state's voter ID law and will…
August 22, 2013

How Obama wants to reform American colleges

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama wants to fundamentally change American higher education, creating effectively a Consumer Reports for colleges that…
August 22, 2013

GOP state senator blames BBQ for black health problems

theGRIO REPORT - Colorado Republican State Senator Vicki Marble is being criticized for her recent remarks on the health issues…
August 22, 2013

Rep. Frederica Wilson named one of the Hill’s ’50 most beautiful’

theGRIO REPORT - Congresswoman Wilson is living by example and is a role model for young people in the black…