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March 26, 2012

Gingrich, Santorum try to politicize Obama's Trayvon statement

OPINION - I didn't, and still do not, wish to see Trayvon's 17-year-old life and tragic death become a political…
March 26, 2012

Santorum calls Romney 'worst Republican to put up against' Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rick Santorum on Sunday attacked rival Mitt Romney calling him 'the worst Republican in the country to…
March 25, 2012

Supreme Court health care hearings are critical for both Obama, millions of African-Americans

OPINION - Health care reform is perhaps the signature legislative achievement of the president's tenure. The court gutting the law…
March 25, 2012

David Plouffe: Obama reacted as parent to Trayvon Martin shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) - A top presidential adviser says President Barack Obama's decision to comment on the shooting death of an…
March 24, 2012

Santorum may win primary but lose Republican race

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (AP) - Rick Santorum is looking to Louisiana for a much-needed rebound in his race against front-runner Mitt…
March 23, 2012

Gingrich says Obama's comments on Martin 'disgraceful'

theGRIO REPORT - Newt Gingrich called President Obama's comments on the Trayvon Martin shooting 'disgraceful' and 'appalling' in a interview…
March 23, 2012

Obama speaks for black fathers: 'If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon'

OPINION - Though measured, the subtext of Obama's statement was easily understood, especially for an African-American community eager to hear…
March 23, 2012

Romney calls Martin shooting a 'tragedy', Gingrich weighs in too

theGRIO REPORT - Following remarks on the Trayvon Martin shooting by President Obama, Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Mitt…
March 23, 2012

Santorum calls supporter's Obama 'shooting' remark 'absurd'

GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum was quick to condemn a supporter's comments which suggested he should pretend he's shooting at…
March 23, 2012

Santorum walks back remark on Obama 2nd term

WEST MONROE, La. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is taking back his comment that the country might as…
March 23, 2012

President Obama: 'If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon'

VIDEO - In his first public comments on a controversy that has gripped the nation, President Obama Friday called the…
March 23, 2012

Santorum: Might as well have Obama over Romney

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Presidential candidate Rick Santorum on Thursday said Republicans should give President Obama another term if Santorum…
March 23, 2012

Obama says he enjoys reading African-American newspapers

The president says that he enjoys the balance and black newspapers cover much more than just bad news or 'doom'...
March 22, 2012

Marine faces boot for anti-Obama Facebook posts

SAN DIEGO (AP) - A Marine sergeant who started a Facebook group that is openly critical of President Obama and…
March 22, 2012

Birthers sue California over Obama's eligibility

SACRAMENTO, California (AP) - People who believe President Barack Obama was born in Africa have filed a lawsuit demanding California's…
March 22, 2012

New PAC aimed at black and Latino voters in key states

theGRIO REPORT - A new liberal political organization to seeking to build a coalition of minority voters and white liberals…
March 21, 2012

Tom Hanks criticized by conservatives for unearthed blackface video

Daily Caller, a conservative website, has unearthed a 2004 video featuring Hanks and Eagles bandmember Glenn Frey at a fundraiser…
March 21, 2012

Kony 2012: Senate pushes measure condemning Joseph Kony

WASHINGTON (AP) - A bipartisan group of 34 senators has introduced a resolution condemning a ruthless guerrilla group accused of…
March 21, 2012

Rick Santorum slammed for Malia Obama comments

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum came under fire today for essentially criticizing President Obama's parenting skills...
March 21, 2012

The Affordable Care Act: Making a difference for African-Americans

OPINION - It has been two years since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, and already, the new law…