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January 4, 2017

Grio News Update: Obama’s Farewell, Kim Burrell & Minimum Wage Gets a Boost (WATCH)

On the first 2017 edition of the Grio News Update, Grio editors Natasha Alford and Gerren Keith Gaynor talk President Obama’s big farewell
January 3, 2017

President Obama’s memorable, yet mixed legacy on race

As the first person of color to capture the White House in the 240-year history of the United States of…
January 2, 2017

Before he leaves office, President Obama must posthumously pardon Marcus Garvey

Simply put, President Obama should grant a posthumous pardon to historic civil rights leader, Marcus Garvey...
January 2, 2017

President Obama enters closing stretch of presidency

HONOLULU (AP) — His last presidential vacation behind him, Barack Obama is entering the closing stretch of his presidency, an
January 1, 2017

GOP Congress will try to undo Obama’s agenda in 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans' grip on all levers of power stands as a mandate to the GOP-led Congress, which will…
December 30, 2016

Convenience store’s controversial ‘racist’ signs causing outrage

A New Mexico convenience store is drawing controversy because of signs posted in the windows.
December 30, 2016

Obama sanctions Russians over presidential election hacking

On Thursday, President Barack Obama issued an executive order in retaliation for the Russian hacking that took place during the…
December 29, 2016

Trump takes credit for 8,000 jobs, talks with Obama

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — After weeks of giving only brief comments to the media, Donald Trump made a series
December 27, 2016

Trump says ‘no way’ Obama would have beat him in race

After President Barack Obama claimed he would have beat Donald Trump if allowed to run for a third term, the…
December 27, 2016

Obama was broke, had credit card declined, before presidency

Before rising to fame as the keynote speaker at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, President Obama said he was broke…
December 26, 2016

President Obama explains why slavery reparations would be ‘hard’

The Atlantic’s Ta-Nehisi Coates took a deep dive into President Obama’s tenure in office in several interviews for his “My…
December 26, 2016

Obama ‘confident’ he would’ve won election if allowed to run again

President Barack Obama believes that if he had been allowed to run again, he would have won on hope and…
December 26, 2016

Obama signs ‘Emmett Till Act’ to reopen unsolved civil rights cases

President Barack Obama signed the "Emmett Till Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act" to investigate and prosecute criminal civil rights violations.
December 25, 2016

The President and First Lady wish everyone a Merry Christmas

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama gave their final Christmas address to the nation on Saturday. In it,…
December 24, 2016

As first lady, Michelle Obama charted her own course

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Michelle Obama considered the daunting prospect of becoming first lady, she purposely avoided turning to books…
December 20, 2016

Michelle Obama tells Oprah that 2016 election ‘was painful’

First lady Michelle Obama tells Oprah Winfrey that this past election was "painful."
December 19, 2016

Obama to focus on helping new generation of politicians

President Barack Obama says his mission after leaving office will be to develop a new generation of leaders on issues…
December 16, 2016

White House releases final progress report on ‘Advancing Equity for Women and Girls of Color’

Today, at an event at the White House, we are releasing a new report on our progress to advance equity…
December 16, 2016

Obama bars states from denying federal money to Planned Parenthood

WASHINGTON (AP) — With just weeks left in office, the Obama administration is barring states from denying federal family planning
December 14, 2016

Obama: ‘America has not overcome legacy of slavery and Jim Crow’

During an interview with Trevor Noah, the host of "The Daily Show," President Barack Obama spoke about the state of…