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December 22, 2014

Going at it alone, President Obama rocked the boat in 2014

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama rang in 2014 by declaring a "year of action," vowing to strengthen the nation…
December 19, 2014

President Obama gives LeBron props for wearing 'I Can't Breathe' t-shirt

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama gave NBA star LeBron James props during his interview with People Magazine for wearing an…
December 18, 2014

Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell spar over racism on 'The View'

theGRIO REPORT - If you're struggling to come up with a proper definition of racism, don't worry - the ladies…
December 17, 2014

Obama grants clemency for drug offenders under new policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is cutting short prison time for eight drug convicts under a new policy designed…
December 17, 2014

The Obamas discuss personal racial profiling experiences

theGRIO REPORT - The Obamas discussed their personal experiences with racial profiling during an interview with People Magazine.
December 17, 2014

President Obama: US reestablishing diplomatic relations with Cuba

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama announced the re-establishment of diplomatic relations and an easing in economic and travel restrictions…
December 12, 2014

Shonda Rhimes says Sony e-mails should be called 'racist'

theGRIO REPORT - In the midst of a massive hack of secure Sony emails, Sony Pictures executive Amy Pascal and…
December 11, 2014

Sony exec's joke Obama likes 'Django' and Kevin Hart in latest e-mail leak

theGRIO REPORT - In the latest story in a chain of embarrassing emails leaked by hackers targeting Sony, Sony Pictures…
December 10, 2014

President Obama: Some of CIA's harsh methods were 'brutal'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Tuesday that some of the tactics described in a Senate report on harsh…
December 9, 2014

President Obama learns to write code, announces computer science initiative

WASHINGTON (AP) — Smartphones and laptops have become essential tools for today's teenagers. But finding out how to make computers…
December 9, 2014

President Obama kills his appearance on 'The Colbert Report'

WASHINGTON (AP) — His daughters mock his big ears, he leaves his socks on the floor and sitting behind Stephen…
December 9, 2014

Tavis Smiley slams Obama's BET interview: Stop the lecture

theGRIO REPORT - Mr. President, you hurt Tavis Smiley's feelings again. Smiley wasn't a fan of President Obama's interview on…
December 8, 2014

President Obama gives his most candid interview on race

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says many Americans are “troubled” by the video showing police wrestling to the ground
December 8, 2014

President Obama sits down with BET

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama is speaking for the first time about the recent grand jury decisions and calls for…
December 5, 2014

Tika Sumpter set to play the First Lady in an Obama romance film

The search is on for an actor to play a young Barack Obama. Southside With You, a new drama, is
December 1, 2014

Obama requests $263 million for body cameras and police training

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama asked federal agencies on Monday for concrete recommendations to ensure the U.S. isn’t building
December 1, 2014

President Obama to hold meetings on Ferguson

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will discuss the situation in Ferguson on Monday with his Cabinet, civil rights leaders,…
November 27, 2014

President Obama completes annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is defending his legal authority to take executive actions — to spare a pair…
November 25, 2014

President Obama: Grand jury decision not an ‘excuse for violence’ in Ferguson

CHICAGO (AP) — President Barack Obama sharply rebuked protesters Tuesday night for racially charged violence in Missouri, saying there was…
November 24, 2014

President Obama reacts to grand jury's decision not to indict Darren Wilson

President Obama reacts to grand jury's decision not to indict Darren Wilson