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June 12, 2013

President Obama wishes 'speedy recovery' for ailing Mandela

WASHINGTON (AP) - The 94-year-old Mandela is currently in a Johannesburg hospital, receiving treatment for a recurring lung infection...
June 12, 2013

Little backlash against Obama from Congress, public on controversial surveillance programs

theGRIO REPORT - Polls have not shown a backlash against the president and Congress has already started to move on…
June 11, 2013

Absent black fathers: Should our community discuss the issue publicly, or privately?

OPINION - Are the president’s remarks about fatherlessness being twisted in the public sphere and used to support the caricature…
June 11, 2013

Obama on immigration reform: The 'moment is now'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama prodded Congress Tuesday to send him a bill by autumn remaking U.S. nation's immigration…
June 11, 2013

Obama's ATF nominee gets Senate hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama's nominee to lead the agency charged with enforcing national gun laws said Tuesday the Bureau of…
June 10, 2013

Obama observes 50th anniversary of Equal Pay Act

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is calling attention to the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act that aimed…
June 7, 2013

Texas woman arrested in ricin letters to Obama, Bloomberg

NBC NEWS - A Texas woman has been arrested in connection with the mailing of three letters containing a form…
June 7, 2013

June is Black Music Month! Black Music Month celebrations around the nation

From Philadelphia to Memphis, you’ll be sure to gain a deeper appreciation of African-American music through these events.
June 7, 2013

Obama faces strong criticism on surveillance programs

theGRIO REPORT - The New York Times editorial board on Friday blasted the Obama administration over the disclosure of a…
June 6, 2013

For Republicans, Christie's warm words for Obama may be unforgivable

ANALYSIS - Conservatives haven't forgiven their one-time hero, Gov. Chris Christie, for his pre-election praise of President Obama, and may…
June 5, 2013

5 reasons why Obama's promotion of Susan Rice is a major move

ANALYSIS - President Obama's decision to promote United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice to National Security Adviser, while not a surprise,…
June 5, 2013

President Barack Obama meets with Myrlie Evers at White House

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama met with Myrlie Evers-Williams during her visit in the Oval Office yesterday.
June 5, 2013

Obama congratulates Super Bowl champion Ravens

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama Wednesday welcomed the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens to the White House, congratulating the…
June 5, 2013

Obama appoints Susan Rice to become National Security Adviser

theGRIO REPORT - Susan Rice will be tapped today as President Obama's new National Security Adviser, as the New York…
June 5, 2013

Obama approval rating remains steady despite Washington controversies

theGRIO REPORT - The survey showed 48 percent of voters approve of the president's performance, compared to 47 percent who…
June 5, 2013

Obama nominee behind 'driving while black' case

WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge President Barack Obama wants to promote to the appellate bench successfully sued the Maryland…
June 4, 2013

Special election complicates Cory Booker's Senate campaign

theGRIO REPORT - Cory Booker's long-awaited move to the national stage has just gotten a bit harder...
June 4, 2013

Eric Holder determined to remain in office

theGRIO REPORT - Despite pressure from Republicans and even some Obama aides, Attorney General Eric Holder is for now signaling…
June 4, 2013

Why it's time for Obama to talk about legalizing marijuana

OPINION - This disparity within the 'war on drugs' and the severity of its punishments are destroying the potential of…
June 4, 2013

Obama nominates 3 to appeals court, testing GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) - Issuing a forceful challenge to Senate Republicans, President Barack Obama nominated three judges to the influential federal…