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June 25, 2012

Supreme Court decision on Arizona immigration law could still lead to racial profiling

OPINION - The Supreme Court’s decision about Arizona’s cruel anti-immigration statute is a mixed bag and a cautionary note for…
June 25, 2012

The Obamas talk about their 1st date

theGRIO REPORT - In a new campaign video, the Obama's shared what their first date together was like...
June 25, 2012

Jermaine Jacksons says his brother Michael got Obama elected

Nearly three years after the death of the King of Pop, his brother Jermaine says that Michael Jackson is the…
June 25, 2012

This week could reshape Obama's presidency and campaign

ANALYSIS - This week could have major implications for Barack Obama's presidency and his re-election campaign, as the Supreme Court…
June 25, 2012

Barack Obama wants to visit set of Jackie Robinson movie '42'

The president recently expressed interest in the game of baseball and specifically in '42', the new movie chronicling the career…
June 22, 2012

New book looks at the early years of Obama

Pulitzer-winning writer David Maraniss traveled around the globe to examine the early life of America's 44th President.
June 22, 2012

Bachmann calls Obama 'most dangerous president' ever on national security'

In a recent interview with the Daily Beast, Rep. Michele Bachmann called President Barack Obama 'the most dangerous president we've…
June 22, 2012

Obama says he will fight for immigration reform

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - Obama tailored his re-election message of economic fairness and opportunity to his audience of…
June 22, 2012

Obama, Romney effectively tied in new poll

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has lost much of the narrow lead he held just a month ago over…
June 22, 2012

Views shift little after Obama backs gay marriage

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's endorsement of gay marriage did little to shift the nation's views on the subject,…
June 22, 2012

New York Congressional race pits ex-Black Panther vs. Obama-lite moderate

OPINION - There’s a big and bitter Congressional primary race brewing in New York that is typical of the political…
June 21, 2012

Southern Baptists: Gay rights not civil rights

TRAVIS LOLLER NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Southern Baptists passed a resolution opposing the idea that same-sex marriage is a civil…
June 21, 2012

GOP, Holder open to talks before contempt vote

WASHINGTON (AP) - Both House Republican officials and Attorney General Eric Holder say they're willing to negotiate an end to…
June 21, 2012

Obama could become 1st incumbent president outspent in campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's campaign said Wednesday it expects the president to become the first incumbent to be…
June 20, 2012

Why it’s good news Romney is speaking to the NAACP

ANALYSIS - In preparing and delivering the speech, the Republican candidate will have to delve more deeply into issues that…
June 20, 2012

Using executive privilege, Obama stands with Holder, a longtime ally

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama on Wednesday asserted executive privilege in a dispute over documents related to the "Fast and…
June 20, 2012

Caribbean-Americans who have made their mark

SLIDESHOW - This year marks the seventh anniversary of June being recognized as National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
June 20, 2012

Why Artur Davis is wrong: Republicans squandered any black good will

OPINION - The newly minted a member of the GOP, Davis is taking his show on the road calming the…
June 20, 2012

Gallup polls might not accurately represent ‘non-whites’

The Huffington Post recently reported that the popular Gallup poll surveys often survey a disproportionate amount of blacks and Hispanics...
June 20, 2012

Radio host in Arizona calls Obama a ‘monkey’

Barbara Espinosa, an Arizona radio host, is in hot water after calling President Obama a 'monkey'....