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February 7, 2013

Former Congresswoman Cardiss Collins dead at 81

CHICAGO (AP) - Cardiss Collins, the first African-American woman to represent Illinois in Congress, died of complications from pneumonia at…
February 7, 2013

In attending Hadiya Pendleton funeral, a major symbolic move by Obamas

theGRIO REPORT - The first lady's decision is not surprising, as the Obamas often weigh in on matters that galvanize…
February 7, 2013

Michelle Obama to attend Hadiya Pendleton funeral

VIDEO - First Lady Michelle Obama will attend the funeral of a 15-year-old girl gunned down last week in Chicago,…
February 7, 2013

Black pride in Obama shouldn’t silence dissent on drone policy

OPINION - Our community's near solidarity in support of the president is probably only exceeded by our collective disdain for…
February 7, 2013

'Mo' Cowan officially sworn in as Massachusetts' new senator

WASHINGTON (AP) - The 43-year-old Democrat took his seat Thursday after a swearing-in ceremony led by Vice President Joe Biden...
February 7, 2013

Republicans who oppose Obamacare could deny millions of low-income people insurance

theGRIO REPORT - About 4.7 low-income million Americans who would be newly eligible for Medicaid in 2014 live in the…
February 7, 2013

Rubio to deliver State of Union GOP response to Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will give the Republican rebuttal to President Barack Obama's State of the Union…
February 6, 2013

Coach criticizes first lady's health efforts, calls her 'fat butt Michelle Obama'

VIDEO - A high school football coach Bob Grisham has recently been suspended after criticizing the first lady's health initiatives…
February 6, 2013

Sharpton to Christie: 'Call me' for diet help

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s weight has been a hot topic since before he was elected to his job, and…
February 6, 2013

Ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick won't testify in own defense

DETROIT (AP) - Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick declined to testify Wednesday as the presentation of evidence in his corruption…
February 6, 2013

Sally Jewell, outdoor retail chief, to be picked for Interior by Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday will nominate business executive Sally Jewell to lead the Interior Department, an…
February 6, 2013

Steve King candidacy in Iowa: A blessing in disguise for Obama?

OPINION - Steve King is the poster boy for over the top, racially tinged rhetoric in his attacks on President…
February 6, 2013

Is President Obama wrong about predator drones?

ANALYSIS - Would law professor or senator Barack Obama have supported effectively giving a U.S. president unilateral power to kill…
February 6, 2013

Will Obama's proposals stop black gun violence?

theGRIO REPORT - Officials and community leaders here are closely watching the national debate over reducing gun violence. And when…
February 5, 2013

Rep. Frederica Wilson introduces resolution honoring Trayvon Martin

theGRIO REPORT - A Florida congresswoman on Tuesday introduced a resolution honoring Trayvon Martin, the Florida teen whose slaying a…