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July 20, 2013

Sean Hannity: Obama like Trayvon because ‘he smoked pot’ and ‘did a little blow’

theGRIO REPORT - During impromptu remarks before the White House press corps, the president said he felt 'Trayvon Martin could…
July 19, 2013

Tavis Smiley slammed on Twitter for criticism of Obama’s Trayvon Martin remarks

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama has received widespread praise for his impromptu remarks today on race and the trial…
July 19, 2013

Trayvon Martin’s parents ‘moved’ by Obama’s remarks on Zimmerman trial

theGRIO REPORT - Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, the parents of the late Trayvon Martin, said they were "honored and…
July 19, 2013

Rev. Al Sharpton praises ‘significant’ Obama remarks on Zimmerman verdict

theGRIO REPORT - Rev. Al Sharpton, who will be leading vigils this weekend in support of Trayvon Martin, applauded President…
July 19, 2013

Obama: ‘Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago’

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama emerged Friday to give voice to African-Americans' reaction to last weekend's verdict in the…
July 19, 2013

Rick Scott tells protesters he won’t push for changes in ‘Stand Your Ground’

NBC NEWS - Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday told a group of protesters that he will not call for…
July 19, 2013

Michelle Obama empowers high school seniors in Chicago

theGRIO REPORT - It wasn’t difficult for first lady Michelle Obama to relate to a group of recently graduated Chicago…
July 18, 2013

IRS watchdog ‘disturbed’ agency withheld documents

WASHINGTON (AP) - IRS Inspector General J. Russell George told a congressional panel Thursday the IRS did not provide the…
July 18, 2013

Despite GOP opposition, Obama makes gains

theGRIO REPORT - As a gun control bill failed to even pass in the Democratically-controlled Senate and a spate of…
July 18, 2013

White House: Obama ‘welcomes’ conversation inspired by Zimmerman verdict

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama 'welcomes' the conversation about race, gun violence and the safety of American teenagers that has…
July 18, 2013

Detroit becomes largest American city to file for bankruptcy

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit on Thursday became the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy, as the state-appointed…
July 18, 2013

Darrell Issa compares black congressman Elijah Cummings to ‘little boy’

theGRIO REPORT - Darrell Issa, the Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, used an unfortunate turn-of-phrase to refer to…
July 18, 2013

John Lewis and Jim Sensenbrenner: Political odd couple together again on voting rights law

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner and Democratic Rep. John Lewis are men of a certain age and experience…
July 18, 2013

Obama honors Mandela on 95th birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are sending their wishes and prayers to former South…
July 17, 2013

White House website petition calls for prosecution of George Zimmerman for civil rights violation

theGRIO REPORT - A White House website petition that was created on July 14th urges the Department of Justice to…