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January 21, 2013

Mitt Romney MIA at inaugural, says 'doubtful' he'll even watch it

NBC NEWS - It’s chilly on the Capitol steps today, but that’s no problem for Mitt Romney...
January 21, 2013

Obama stumbles on 'states' during swearing in

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts got it right this time -- but President Barack Obama…
January 21, 2013

Beyoncé's media blitz continues at Obama inauguration

theGRIO REPORT - Today Beyoncé belted out the Star-Spangled Banner after President Barack Obama took his second oath of office...
January 21, 2013

John Legend, 2 Chainz, MC Lyte and more honored at Russell Simmons' Hip-Hop Ball

John Legend believes hip-hop played its part in helping Barack Obama become president, and he's proud at how the genre…
January 21, 2013

In Obama's 2nd inauguration speech, a strong defense of modern liberalism

ANALYSIS - The president highlighted immigration reform, defending the rights of gay Americans, making it easier to vote and passing…
January 21, 2013

Myrlie and Medgar Evers' civil rights struggle still matters today

OPINION - Perhaps it seems that President Barack Obama is simply honoring the fifty-year anniversary of the death of Medgar…
January 21, 2013

Tuskegee Airman recalls Truman inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) - Some of the most cared for spectators at President Barack Obama's inauguration were the Tuskegee Airmen, America's…
January 21, 2013

Obama says 'America's possibilities are limitless' in inauguration speech

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president didn't dwell on any first-term accomplishments but looked to hard work ahead in a country…
January 21, 2013

Colin Powell criticizes GOP's push for voter ID laws

VIDEO - On MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' yesterday, former Secretary of State Colin Powell says that the Republican Party needs to…
January 21, 2013

President Obama takes public oath of office

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is promising to uphold the Constitution in a public swearing in ceremony that signals…
January 21, 2013

From Jay-Z to Katy Perry: Celebrities shine bright at Obama inauguration

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Jame Taylor and other celebrities take center stage at President Barack…
January 21, 2013

Presidents Clinton, Carter join Obama inaugural gathering

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter joined lawmakers and other dignitaries at the Capitol for President…
January 21, 2013

Commerce is alive and well on Inauguration Day

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama's second inaugural is in full swing in Washington, and so is the spirit of…
January 21, 2013

Big crowd, high spirits for 2nd Obama swearing-in

WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring 'our work begins today', President Barack Obama vowed to 'finished what we started' four years ago…
January 21, 2013

Small group of protesters urges jobs not war at inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) - A few dozen protesters were gathered along the Inauguration Day parade route on Pennsylvania Avenue invoking the…
January 21, 2013

Obama hears pastor's advice ahead of swearing-in

WASHINGTON (AP) - A pastor used a morning church service to counsel President Barack Obama to use his power for…
January 21, 2013

Lupe Fiasco bashes Obama, escorted off stage at inaugural concert

theGRIO REPORT - Lupe Fiasco was escorted off the stage by security in Washington, D.C. on Sunday after insulting President…
January 21, 2013

President Obama on first lady's new style: 'I love her bangs'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has given his opinion on what he called the most significant event of inaugural…
January 20, 2013

Michelle Obama wears bangs, Krakoff to swearing-in

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama showed off her new bangs and a royal blue dress by American designer Reed Krakoff…
January 20, 2013

DC's elite on Obama's inauguration: 'We love having the first family here'

theGRIO REPORT - A notable time of course due to the swearing-in of President Obama, this weekend also marks an…