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February 29, 2012

The right way for people of faith to practice politics

OPINION - Some political and religious leaders fail to understand or appreciate the value in the blooming of faith traditions…
February 29, 2012

NFL moves season opener for Obama convention speech

NEW YORK (AP) - Powerful as the NFL is, it's making way for President Barack Obama...
February 29, 2012

Romney wins Michigan and Arizona, but it's not over yet

theGRIO REPORT - Mitt Romney narrowly defeated Rick Santorum in Michigan on Tuesday night and easily won the primary in…
February 28, 2012

Michigan and Arizona primaries: 5 things to watch for

theGRIO REPORT - The recent surge of ex-senator Rick Santorum has turned Tuesday's Michigan primary into one of the most…
February 28, 2012

Michigan 2012 GOP primary: Is Rick Santorum the Jesse Jackson of 2012?

theGRIO REPORT - Michigan could give Rick Santorum a boost similar to the one it gave Rev. Jesse Jackson nearly…
February 28, 2012

Gawker explains the Illuminati connection between the Pope and Blue Ivy Carter

Whether you're tired of hearing mentions of the Illuminati or are hungry for more, Gawker has you covered. The site…
February 28, 2012

Obama: Politicians rewriting history on autos

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama proudly embraced his auto industry bailout Tuesday, telling a labor audience that assertions by…
February 28, 2012

Santorum 'snob' comments on college an age-old appeal to anti-intellectuals

OPINION - Rick Santorum says President Barack Obama is a 'snob,' who is encouraging young people to go to college…
February 27, 2012

Farrakhan: Racial hatred could lead to attempts to assassinate Obama

Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan used some incendiary language this weekend when criticizing the racial rhetoric being directed at…
February 27, 2012

Smithsonian's black museum inspires celebration, competitors' worry

Huge interest and investment in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has left executive directors of…
February 27, 2012

Obama urges governors to boost education funding

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama Monday urged the nation's governors to invest more state resources in education, saying a…
February 27, 2012

Rick Santorum on President Obama: 'What a snob!'

WASHINGTON (AP) - Santorum continued his play for the most conservative Republican voters, calling Obama a 'snob' for his policy…
February 24, 2012

Ralph Reed: Obama campaign 'coming with a knife in an alley'

GOP strategist Ralph Reed recently used some questionable language to describe tactics the Obama campaign will employ to get elected…
February 24, 2012

Bill Maher donates $1 million to Obama Super PAC: Will more celebs give big bucks?

theGRIO REPORT- HBO talk show host and comedian Bill Maher announced Thursday he would donate $1 million to Priorities USA,…
February 24, 2012

How the NBA has embraced President Obama

theGRIO REPORT - It's a new role for NBA players. Most of them speak little about politics. And it's a…
February 23, 2012

Lawsuit claims Obama can't be president because he's 'mulatto'

CLUTCH - While this case has very little chance of being won in court, it is a stark reminder of…
February 23, 2012

Mick Jagger sizes up Obama's singing as 'courageous'

WASHINGTON (AP) - The reviews are in, and Mick Jagger sizes up President Barack Obama's singing of the blues this…
February 23, 2012

theGrio readers' Obama 2012 campaign slogan suggestions (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - The Obama 2012 campaign is seeking a new slogan to replace it's famous 'Hope', 'Change' and 'Yes We…
February 23, 2012

Santorum's struggles show limits of anti-Obama rhetoric

theGRIO REPORT- Rick Santorum is struggling as he tries to emerge as the sole conservative alternative to Mitt Romney, a…
February 23, 2012

Obama campaign focuses on black vote, targets HBCUs

theGRIO REPORT - With the 2012 campaign already underway, Obama's campaign team, Obama for America is looking to match or…