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May 21, 2021

Murder charges dropped against two officers who beat, body-slammed Mississippi man

Murder charges have been dropped against two of the three Mississippi officers who were charged in the death of George…
February 10, 2016

White House: Economy is improving for African-Americans, but more work is needed

The U.S. economy is improving, and African-Americans have made inroads since the Great Recession, but there is more work to be
July 9, 2013

Black Caucus expressing no hard feelings for Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Black Caucus is expressing no hard feelings toward President Barack Obama despite a two-year gap…
July 2, 2013

Anthony Foxx officially sworn in as transportation secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department says former Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx has been sworn in as President Barack…
June 27, 2013

Anthony Foxx unanimously confirmed by Senate as transportation secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) - Anthony Foxx, the mayor of Charlotte, N.C., and a political ally of President Barack Obama, was unanimously…
May 23, 2013

Anthony Foxx, transportation nominee, receives warm reception from senators

WASHINGTON (AP) - Foxx told a jammed Senate confirmation hearing that he will look for 'partners' in local and state…
April 29, 2013

What Foxx's promotion means for him, the White House and Charlotte

theGRIO REPORT - When Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx said that he would not run for the third term he was…
April 29, 2013

Anthony Foxx tapped for transportation: 'There is no such thing as a Democratic or Republican road'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Monday tapped rising Democratic politician Anthony Foxx to lead the Department of Transportation,…
April 28, 2013

Obama to name Anthony Foxx as Transportation Secretary

theGRIO REPORT - Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx will be nominated Monday by President Obama to become the new Secretary of…
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…
January 15, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Anthony Foxx leading in the New South

theGRIO's 100 - Anthony Foxx is the mayor of Charlotte and considered a rising political star not only in the…
October 25, 2012

4 years after Obama's breakthrough, few black pols on the ballot for major offices

theGRiO REPORT - With his place in the pipeline that leads to national office, the only sitting black governor in…
September 4, 2012

Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx rising as Democratic convention begins

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Anthony Foxx had been mayor for barely a year when he got the news: Charlotte was…