2012

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January 4, 2013

President Obama's year in photos: 2012 edition

SLIDESHOW - Click through the slideshow to see some of the stand-out moments for the president in 2012...
December 27, 2012

PostScript'd: The best books of 2012

POST SCRIPT'D - Our Best Books of 2012 List is both eclectic yet well-rounded, giving a little something for everyone...
December 27, 2012

theGrio remembers black icons we lost in 2012

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - As we look ahead to 2013, we remember the black icons lost in 2012 and remember them…
October 15, 2012

Black Girls Rock 2012 brings out Hollywood's most fabulous African-American starlets, honors black women

On Saturday evening, like-minded female celebrities gathered at the Loews Paradise Theatre in New York City to salute leaders and…
August 6, 2012

Usain Bolt heckler throws bottle; gets slapped by judo star

theGRIO REPORT - A vending machine worker from Leeds, England was arrested during the Olympics for throwing a bottle into…
July 2, 2012

BET Awards red carpet 2012: Fashion highlights featuring the best and worst-dressed African-American stars

theGRIO REPORT - The BET Awards red carpet for 2012 featured an array of looks likely aroused a range of…
June 27, 2012

Charlie Rangel wins primary, will seek 22nd term; controversial councilman defeated

theGRIO REPROT - Rep. Charlie Rangel, who has been hit with ethics charges and one of the tougher primaries in…
June 20, 2012

Without Michael, the Jacksons prepare to tour

Burbank, Calif. (AP) - Nearly three years since Michael died while preparing for his comeback tour, four of his brothers…
June 16, 2012

Immigration reform: 5 reasons Obama ordered the DREAM

OPINION - The president’s DREAM Act-ish executive order is an all-out effort to win Latino votes and put his rivals…
June 13, 2012

Meet Daryl Homer, a young black fencer going for Olympic gold

Daryl Homer isn’t what you would call your typical successful young black athlete. He doesn’t dominate a sport with a…
May 16, 2012

Black stars shine in new shows for 2012-2013 TV season

theGRIO REPORT - Here are some of the upcoming TV shows featuring black actors to look out for...
February 16, 2012

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are back in the studio working on new music

Beyonce and Jay-Z have been at the top of all the entertainment headlines since the birth of their daughter. But…
February 8, 2012

Why Santorum's wins are good for President Obama

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama's re-election operation, already benefiting from last week's announcement that the unemployment rate continues to drop,…
February 7, 2012

Clint Eastwood: I am not 'politically affiliated with Mr. Obama'

After a Chrysler Super Bowl ad starring Clint Eastwood became something of a _political_ football, the Oscar-winning star decided to…
February 3, 2012

Newt Gingrich: The poor 'need a trampoline' not a safety net

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Gingrich said both Romney and Democratic President Barack Obama think poverty can be solved with a…
February 3, 2012

Romney says he 'misspoke' when talking about poor

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Mitt Romney says he misspoke when he said he was not very concerned about poor people...
February 3, 2012

Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod

WASHINGTON (AP) - Roseanne Barr said Thursday she's running for the Green Party's presidential nomination -- and it's no joke...
February 2, 2012

Trump endorsement may hurt, not help Romney

theGRIO REPORT - Donald Trump's endorsement of Massachusetts governor on Thursday Mitt Romney is a very mixed blessing for the…
February 2, 2012

Donald Trump intends to endorse Mitt Romney

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Three Republican officials are telling The Associated Press that Donald Trump intends to endorse Mitt Romney's…
February 2, 2012

Romney's 'not concerned' about America's poor, but they should be concerned about him

OPINION - Mitt Romney, who has built his entire campaign on the premise that he's a businessman who knows how…