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July 16, 2013

On Trayvon Martin case, Obama shifts from passion to calm

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Barack Obama first addressed the death of Trayvon Martin last year, he did so passionately,…
July 15, 2013

Michele Bachmann: Congress should 'spank' Obama

theGRIO REPORT - Rep. Michele Bachmann (R - Minn.) said in a recent interview with World Net Daily that President…
July 15, 2013

Ted Nugent: Trayvon Martin was a 'dope smoking, racist gangsta wannabe'

theGRIO REPORT - Ted Nugent, the rock musician and National Rifle Association board member, is one of the latest celebrities…
July 15, 2013

White House: Obama won't press Justice Department on Zimmerman

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama won't involve himself in decisions by the Justice Department on…
July 14, 2013

Why Obama decided to speak after the Zimmerman verdict

theGRIO REPORT - Obama opted to issue a statement after the verdict to both offer support for Trayvon Martin's family…
July 14, 2013

President Obama responds to Zimmerman acquittal

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama weighed in on the George Zimmerman verdict on Sunday, calling on Americans to 'respect the…
July 14, 2013

Zimmerman verdict a 'wake-up call' for blacks in Atlanta

theGRIO REPORT - The proceedings, commentary and in-depth legal analysis were the main focus for passionate and frank discussions...
July 12, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama posts 'throwback' Instagram photo of herself with husband

TODAY - First lady Michelle Obama just got a little personal on Instagram, not to mention retro...
July 12, 2013

Obama text to Jay-Z: ‘4th quarter, just give me the ball’

MSNBC - Move over 'Texts from Hillary.' Jay-Z and President Obama actually do text with one another, according to the…
July 11, 2013

1963 Loyola NCAA championship team will meet Obama

NBC Chicago - Members of Loyola's 1963 national championship basketball team are heading to Washington to meet with President Barack…
July 10, 2013

Anna Deavere Smith, Allen Toussaint awarded medals by President Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — Describing them as teachers, President Barack Obama said Wednesday that two dozen recipients of national medals for…
July 9, 2013

Michelle Obama hosts 'dinner' for top junior chefs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama says 54 kids who earned a trip to the White House by winning a nationwide…
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 9, 2013

Obama campaign manager joins Anthony Brown campaign

theGRIO REPORT - Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, running to get his state's top job next year, announced Monday that…
July 9, 2013

Obama to talk economy with Congressional Black Caucus

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will meet Tuesday with black members of Congress about the economy and other issues...
July 9, 2013

Does it matter that a black judge leads America’s secret court?

OPINION - Should we care about Judge Walton? Or should we be proud of him?...
July 8, 2013

Amanda Bynes tweets Barack and Michelle Obama are 'ugly'

theGRIO REPORT - Amanda Bynes took to her Twitter account earlier today to tweet her thoughts on the first couple's…
July 5, 2013

Obamas thank troops during White House barbecue

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is noting that it's not just the nation's birthday, it's his daughter Malia's, too...
July 5, 2013

Obama treads cautiously on Egypt leader's ouster

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is treading carefully after Egypt’s military overthrew its president, wary of taking sides in
July 5, 2013

Key Obama backers in '08 now sound ready for Hillary

theGRIO REPORT - Some of the most important critics of the Clintons during the 2008 campaign, instrumental in helping Barack…