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January 21, 2013

For 1st time, gay rights get shoutout in inaugural speech

NBC NEWS - When President Barack Obama noted 'our gay brothers and sisters' and their struggle for civil rights in…
January 21, 2013

Barack Obama's second presidential inauguration highlights (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - Celebrities and high profile political figures join the thousands of average Americans as they gather to witness President…
January 21, 2013

Obama, Biden receive gifts from GOP lawmakers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders have given President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden gifts, including flags that flew
January 21, 2013

Full text: President Barack Obama's inaugural address

(AP) - Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address, as provided by the White House...
January 21, 2013

Bernice King remembers MLK's act of 'gun control'

ATLANTA (AP) - The nation will honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday — the same day…
January 21, 2013

Craig Robinson talks being the 'coach next door' and brother of the first lady

theGRIO REPORT - As President Barack Obama begins his second term, it's a second term for his family too, with…
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…