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Al Green, Diana Harshbarger, theGrio.com
April 24, 2025

Tennessee Republican Diana Harshbarger calls Rep. Al Green ‘boy,’ suggests he had ‘gun’ inside cane

“We cannot allow the normalization of these kinds of slurs,” said Rep. Al Green after Harshbarger used the racial slur
Al Green, TheGrio.com
March 4, 2025

Congressman Al Green removed from chamber floor for protesting Trump address–here’s what he said after

Rep. Green of Texas is a frequent critic of President Donald Trump and vowed to introduce articles of impeachment.
April 20, 2023

Watch: theGrio Top 3 | What are the top 3 old-school R&B songs?

Who doesn’t love an old school song? Listen in as Jahliel Thurman and Chelsea LeMore-Monroe share their favorite throwback jams.
Donald And Melania Trump Arrive At White House Ahead Of Inauguration
February 10, 2021

5 Songs that feel like Black Love

Black love is passionate and these records from artists such as Etta James and Musiq Soulchild will put you in…
January 20, 2021

After inauguration, Biden-Harris face two crises: COVID-19 and racism

EXCLUSIVE: Challenges already await as America welcomes President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
October 23, 2019

Joe Biden apologizes for “lynching” comment after 1998 Clinton probe footage resurfaces

Former Vice President Joe Biden joined was amongst the voices of Democrats condemning President Donald Trump for being racially insensitive…
November 17, 2016

Anthony Hamilton on what’s missing in today’s R&B: Where’s the romance?

R&B singer Anthony Hamilton has just finished a performance at Soul Train Awards Music Fest in Las Vegas, and he’s
November 1, 2014

Al Green’s bull is reportedly on the loose again and terrorizing neighbors

Shelby County, TN — Al Green’s neighbors are terrified, and it’s not because of the Halloween weekend. WMC-TV is reporting that one
March 31, 2014

The top 10 most infamous bad boys of R&B

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - Controversial R&B singer Chris Brown was recently hauled into court for violating his parole, just the latest…
January 23, 2013

Why Al Green turned down 'Together' time with the Obamas

(AP) - Al Green says if things had worked out, it would have been him serenading President Barack Obama and…
September 13, 2012

Bruce Springsteen gets sales bump after DNC features ‘We Take Care of Our Own’

President Obama and his family have a way of boosting any pop culture entity or product they come into contact…
April 13, 2012

Rev. Al Green birthday: Legendary soul singer turns 66

theGRIO REPORT - Today marks the Rev. Al Green's 66th birthday, a milestone day in the life of a man…
February 23, 2012

Obama hits high note with stealth 'singing strategy'

OPINION - One of the ways the president and by extension the first lady are #winning the charm race to…
February 21, 2012

President Obama sings 'Sweet Home Chicago' with B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Mick Jagger (VIDEO)

VIDEO - While performing 'Sweet Home Chicago', King beckoned a reluctant Obama to the stage, where he crooned on key…
February 16, 2012

Al Green to sing at Obama fundraiser

theGRIO REPORT - Al Green will perform at an Obama fundraiser tonight in San Francisco, a month after the president…
February 9, 2012

Obama 2012 playlist revealed: What's on the president's iPod?

SLIDESHOW - The Obama 2012 campaign has released the president's personal playlist on Spotify, and perhaps as expected, it's an…
February 9, 2012

'Let's Stay Together' among songs on Obama campaign's new playlist

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama campaign on Thursday officially released its list of campaign songs that will be played at…
February 3, 2012

Democrats sing their version of 'Lets Stay Together' for Obama

Twenty five members of the Democratic caucus came together this week to sing 'Lets Stay Together' for President Obama...
January 31, 2012

Barack Obama, Al Green courted by 'American Idol' producer for 'Let's Stay Together' duet

theGRIO REPORT - The producer of the highly-rated singing competition 'American Idol', Nigel Lythgoe, invited the president to sing on…
January 27, 2012

Al Green benefits from Obama bump, sales up 500 percent

President Obama's surprisingly strong singing chops have helped improve the sales of soul legend Al Green...