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February 25, 2013

Can escape clause save voting rights provision?

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration and civil rights groups are defending a key section of the landmark voting rights…
February 24, 2013

Ex-NYC mayor David Dinkins talks Clintons, his legacy, and 'ridiculous' Obama opponents

VIDEO - Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins sat down with MSNBC’s Alex Witt on Saturday to talk about a range…
February 24, 2013

John F. Kennedy holds complex place in black history

(AP) - Not that many years ago, three portraits hung in thousands of African-American homes, a visual tribute to men…
February 22, 2013

Michelle Obama has game face ready for Jimmy Fallon

theGRIO REPORT - Michelle Obama is ready for a face-off against NBC's late night host Jimmy Fallon...
February 22, 2013

Chuck Hagel has enough support for US defense secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) - Chuck Hagel secured the necessary votes for the U.S. Senate to confirm him to be the next…
February 22, 2013

Obama meets African-American leaders at White House

theGRIO REPORT - The gathering was a chance for the president to reiterate his policies and continue dialogue with the…
February 22, 2013

Obama: Rosa Parks statue dedication a 'powerful moment'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says the dedication in the Capitol of a statue of civil rights pioneer Rosa…
February 22, 2013

Obama teams up with 'Kid President' for White House Easter egg roll

VIDEO - President Barack Obama has teamed up with adorable viral video star 'Kid President' for a new web ad…
February 22, 2013

Obama: Keep key Voting Rights Act provision

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says it will become harder to help people who believe their voting rights have…
February 22, 2013

Chicago district disappointed in Jesse Jackson Jr.

CHICAGO (AP) - Residents in this swath of sprawling Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs have brimmed with loyalty to Jesse Jackson…
February 21, 2013

Michigan gov Rick Synder says Detroit financial manager job has few takers

DETROIT (AP) - Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says some people are already saying they don't want the job of fixing…
February 21, 2013

Ted Nugent: 'Destruction of blacks has been engineered by President Obama'

theGRIO REPORT - Nugent, in a column published today, claims that the Democratic party is the root cause for the…
February 21, 2013

Obama calls today 'best of times and worst of times' for blacks

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama said 'these are both the best of times and the worst of times' for African-Americans…
February 21, 2013

Michelle Obama's official White House portrait released

the GRIO REPORT - The first lady's new official portrait has been released for President Obama's second term...
February 21, 2013

Big Bird, first lady Michelle Obama promote good eating, exercise

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sesame Street's Big Bird is helping Michelle Obama encourage kids to eat healthier and be more active...