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July 19, 2013

Trayvon Martin’s parents ‘moved’ by Obama’s remarks on Zimmerman trial

theGRIO REPORT - Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, the parents of the late Trayvon Martin, said they were "honored and…
July 19, 2013

Rev. Al Sharpton praises ‘significant’ Obama remarks on Zimmerman verdict

theGRIO REPORT - Rev. Al Sharpton, who will be leading vigils this weekend in support of Trayvon Martin, applauded President…
July 19, 2013

Obama: ‘Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago’

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama emerged Friday to give voice to African-Americans' reaction to last weekend's verdict in the…
July 18, 2013

IRS watchdog ‘disturbed’ agency withheld documents

WASHINGTON (AP) - IRS Inspector General J. Russell George told a congressional panel Thursday the IRS did not provide the…
July 18, 2013

Despite GOP opposition, Obama makes gains

theGRIO REPORT - As a gun control bill failed to even pass in the Democratically-controlled Senate and a spate of…
July 18, 2013

White House: Obama ‘welcomes’ conversation inspired by Zimmerman verdict

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama 'welcomes' the conversation about race, gun violence and the safety of American teenagers that has…
July 18, 2013

Obama honors Mandela on 95th birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are sending their wishes and prayers to former South…
July 17, 2013

White House website petition calls for prosecution of George Zimmerman for civil rights violation

theGRIO REPORT - A White House website petition that was created on July 14th urges the Department of Justice to…
July 17, 2013

House GOP sponsor Jim Sesenbrenner wants new voting rights law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Republican sponsor of the Voting Rights Act updates said Wednesday that Congress must pass a…
July 17, 2013

Jimmy Carter supports verdict in Zimmerman trial

theGRIO REPORT - Carter said that he thought the prosecution was overzealous in their attempt to make the case for…
July 16, 2013

On Trayvon Martin and other racial issues, Holder speaks out in ways Obama does not

ANALYSIS - Holder, the first-ever black attorney general, has not made racial issues the sole focus of his often-embattled five…
July 16, 2013

Morehouse graduate recognized by the White House for service to community

theGRIO REPORT - A former foster child from the south side of Chicago-turned-entrepreneur has been recognized at the White House…
July 16, 2013

Senate ends blockade against Obama’s consumer chief pick

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to end a two-year Republican blockade that was preventing Richard Cordray from winning…
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...