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January 19, 2015

Mike Huckabee continues to slam Obamas parenting, Beyoncé's lyrics

theGRIO REPORT - Sunday, Mike Huckabee defended his statements, saying that the First Family lived on the wrong side of…
January 16, 2015

White House to reportedly host 'Selma' screening one day after Oscars snub

theGRIO REPORT - It's either very good timing or very bad timing. Thursday, Selma was snubbed by the Oscars after…
January 13, 2015

California Attorney General Kamala Harris to launch bid for US Senate seat

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Attorney General Kamala Harris plans to become the first prominent Democrat to enter what's expected…
January 9, 2015

President Obama proposes free community college program

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama wants publicly funded community college available to all Americans, a sweeping proposal that would…
January 4, 2015

GOP who? President Obama plans to look past obstructionists in 2015

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama plans new steps to help middle-income Americans, part of a 2015 agenda he hopes
January 1, 2015

Ben Carson: I'm proud of President Obama

theGRIO REPORT - Ben Carson, Tea Party darling and potential presidential candidate, doesn't usually offer much praise for President Obama.…
December 31, 2014

Chicago teen writes letter to Santa asking for safety, President Obama responds

theGRIO REPORT - "All I ask for is for safety," said a letter to Santa. The letter, posted to the…
December 28, 2014

Allen West claims Obama just wants blacks ‘vomiting dissension’ (Video)

Former Republican Rep. Allen West declared on Sunday that he believes President Barack Obama is responsible for creating a myth…
December 27, 2014

President Obama believes the US is less racially divided despite protests

The deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. sparked nationwide fury and backlash when the white officers…
December 26, 2014

North Korea calls President Obama 'a monkey,' blames US for hacks

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea called President Barack Obama “a monkey” and blamed the U.S. on Saturday for
December 23, 2014

New poll has President Obama ending 2014 on a high note

Despite the tumultuous social climate in this country, a new poll from CNN has revealed that President Obama's approval rating…
December 23, 2014

Five issues President Obama took on by himself in 2014

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama had high hopes for 2014. Years of waiting for Congress to come around to
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…