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January 19, 2013

On 2nd term eve, Obama cites Martin Luther King's commitment to service

WASHINGTON (AP) - On the brink of a second term, President Barack Obama invoked Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to…
January 19, 2013

Georgia man restores MLK Bible for Obama inauguration

theGRIO REPORT - Gordon Ponsford, who lives in the Acworth area of Georgia, was commissioned by the King Center to…
January 19, 2013

President of Presidential Inaugural Committee on why 2013 is important for black community

theGRIO REPORT - Steve Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) spoke to theGrio about why this…
January 18, 2013

Michelle Obama announces new social welfare group 'Organizing For Action'

theGRIO REPORT - Flaunting her new hair-do, Michelle Obama announced in a video a new venture of Obama's campaign operation…
January 18, 2013

Beyoncé, Katy Perry star at packed inauguration

NEW YORK (AP) - President Barack Obama's inauguration is shaping up to be an event as star-studded as any red…
January 18, 2013

Chris Christie: NRA ad on Obama daughters ‘reprehensible’

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says it is 'reprehensible' for the National Rifle Association to run…
January 18, 2013

South African singer Lira dedicating Zulu love song to Obamas

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - On Talk Show Radio 702 this week Lira promised to dedicate a song of her own composition…
January 18, 2013

Beyond Obama’s oath, what to see and taste in DC

WASHINGTON (AP) - Whether visitors want to try one of the first family's favorite restaurants, discover a sense of history…
January 18, 2013

Inauguration Day marks rare intersection with Martin Luther King

ATLANTA (AP) - President Barack Obama plans to use a Bible that belonged to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.…
January 18, 2013

President Obama’s official portrait for 2nd term released

theGRIO REPORT - The photo, taken by White House photographer Pete Souza, was taken in the Oval Office on December…
January 17, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama launches new Twitter account: @FLOTUS

WASHINGTON (AP) - Trying to find Michelle Obama on Twitter? Try tweeting her at (at)FLOTUS...
January 17, 2013

theGrio’s guide to the 2013 black inaugural experience

theGRIO REPORT - We’ve done the legwork for you and provided a list of some of the most interesting happenings…
January 17, 2013

Obama inauguration playlist includes: Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Beyoncé

NEW YORK (AP) - President Barack Obama is preparing for all the musicians set to perform at his inauguration festivities…
January 17, 2013

Can Obama keep warmer inauguration weather pledge?

WASHINGTON (AP) - It will be the first up or down fact check of a Barack Obama campaign pledge for…
January 17, 2013

Obama’s gun measures face difficulties in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's sweeping gun-control package faces an uncertain future in Congress, where majority Republicans in the…
January 16, 2013

Why we must leave Obama’s girls out of the gun fight

OPINION - If they’re arguing, though, that armed guards were ok for Jenna and Barbara Bush, but not for Malia…
January 16, 2013

Obama to nominate interim ATF director B. Todd Jones to permanent post

theGRIO REPORT - The bureau has not had a permanent director since Congress required its director to face Senate confirmation…
January 16, 2013

Detective: Prankster registered to vote as ‘Barack H. Obama’ in 2008

PITTSBURGH (AP) - A Pennsylvania detective is trying to figure out how an apparent prankster was able to fill out…
January 16, 2013

White House calls NRA video referencing Obama girls ‘repugnant, cowardly’

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says a National Rifle Association video referencing President Barack Obama's daughters is 'repugnant and…
January 16, 2013

Obama taking 23 actions aimed at gun violence

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is taking 23 executive actions aimed at curbing gun violence that don't require congressional…