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July 10, 2012

Allen West denies comparing Social Security to slavery

Allen West accused the media of distorting his words when asked about his controversial comments about Social Security from this…
July 10, 2012

Michelle Obama's visit to Miami called 'outrageous' by school board members

NBC Miami - Before Michelle Obama even steps foot in the door of Barbara Goleman Senior High School in Miami…
July 10, 2012

Villains on HBO's 'True Blood' wear Obama masks

theGRIO REPORT - in an interesting twist, on Sunday night's episode of 'True Blood', HBO chose to have the villains…
July 10, 2012

President Obama's half-brother George appears in conservative Dinesh D'Souza documentary

theGRIO REPORT - George Obama, the president’s half-brother, is featured in an upcoming documentary featuring conservative author Dinesh D'Souza...
July 10, 2012

Sharpton hosts re-enactment of Romney fundraiser

Al Sharpton took a different approach in discussing the Romney fundraisers in The Hamptons last weekend...
July 10, 2012

Reverend Jeremiah Wright: Elite universities infecting blacks with 'white racist DNA'

theGRIO REPORT - At the Baptist Church on Florida Avenue, Wright addressed the congregation during their 100th anniversary this week…
July 10, 2012

Nia Long: I've been an Obama supporter from 'day one'

theGRIO Q&A - Actress Nia Long is officially helping the Obama reelection effort, starring in a new video released by…
July 10, 2012

Have the black 1 percent abandoned Barack Obama?

OPINION - To date, the president's major Hollywood fundraisers have all been hosted by almost exclusively white celebrities...
July 10, 2012

Romney and Obama still tied in latest polls

theGRIO REPORT - Mitt Romney and President Obama are still effectively tied in the presidential race, as a favorable decision…
July 10, 2012

For black Mormons, presidential race brings new attention

theGRIO REPORT - With the presidential election close at hand, Mormons, and particularly African-American Latter-day Saints, have been increasingly thrust…
July 10, 2012

Bill Maher unfairly labels Wayne Brady as non-threatening black man

OPINION - To be sure, making over-the-top statements is Bill Maher’s shtick. But sometimes it reminds you of the white…
July 9, 2012

Has the American electorate grown more racially polarized?

President Obama has created a unique political divide in which "racial conservatives" are likely to oppose virtually any policy once…
July 9, 2012

Wayne Brady fires back at Bill Maher for Obama comments

Comedian and TV personality Wayne Brady went on the record to express his dislike for comedian Bill Maher's recent comments…
July 9, 2012

Romney's team outraises Obama and Democrats again

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign and the Democratic party raised $71 million in June, well below the $106…
July 9, 2012

Battleground 2012: Will black women be as energetic for Obama as in 2008?

theGRIO REPORT - The black female vote will be even more critical now for the president than in 2008, both…
July 9, 2012

Spike Lee on 2012 race: Voters to decide between 'Obama or Mormon'

Outspoken film director and Barack Obama supporter Spike Lee believes the 2012 Elections will be .very, very, very close'...
July 9, 2012

Obama to push extension of middle-class tax cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is launching a push to extend tax cuts for the middle class, as he…
July 6, 2012

Obama signs student loan, road-building bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says a bill to keep construction workers on the job and prevent a spike…
July 6, 2012

Ohio voter to Obama: 'I'll arm-wrestle you for your vote'

The president was visiting the Amhert, Ohio location during his 'Betting on America' but tour when a customer challenged him…
July 6, 2012

Jobs report could blunt Obama momentum

AKRON, Ohio (AP) - A weak monthly U.S. jobs report could spell trouble for President Barack Obama and shift momentum…