Barack Obama

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August 23, 2013

Kanye ‘happy’ Obama mentions him so much; says president thinks he’s ‘new American dream’

theGRIO REPORT - Kanye West made an appearance on Kris Jenner's talk show on Friday where he shared his thoughts…
August 23, 2013

What Obama will say at the March on Washington

ANALYSIS - President Obama won't be giving his version of the "I Have a Dream" speech next Wednesday at the…
August 23, 2013

Obama says his daughters are ‘poised’ and ‘kind,’ credits Michelle

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama, in an interview with CNN, praised his daughters, while acknowledging they want to spend less…
August 23, 2013

Obama phones woman credited with stopping gunman

SYRACUSE, New York (AP) — President Barack Obama has phoned a woman credited with helping prevent a school shooting to…
August 22, 2013

Sen. Tom Coburn raises possibility of impeachment at town hall

NBC NEWS - A Republican lawmaker on Wednesday appeared to suggest that President Barack Obama is 'getting perilously close' to…
August 22, 2013

J.Cole: ‘Obama would not be president if he were dark skin’

theGRIO REPORT - J.Cole, one of hip hop’s rising stars, questions if his skin complexion had anything to do with…
August 22, 2013

Half of US says racial equality not yet a reality

WASHINGTON (AP) - A heightened sense of progress immediately after the 2008 election of Barack Obama as the first black…
August 22, 2013

How Obama wants to reform American colleges

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama wants to fundamentally change American higher education, creating effectively a Consumer Reports for colleges that…
August 22, 2013

Race-baiting has already begun in Chris Lane case

OPINION - The right has made the Chris Lane murder their cause célèbre, their meme, their Trayvon Martin, and they…
August 21, 2013

Some key black voices are ready for Hillary Clinton

ANALYSIS - A number of prominent Democrats of all races are urging Clinton to run..
August 21, 2013

Bernice King reflects on father’s legacy near 50th anniversary of March on Washington

theGRIO Q&A - The youngest King offspring took a few moments to share her thoughts on her work preserving Dr.…
August 21, 2013

President Obama endorses Cory Booker for US Senate

WASHINGTON, DC - President Barack Obama today officially endorsed Newark Mayor Cory Booker for the United States Senate, praising Booker's…
August 21, 2013

The Republicans again fail to defeat Obamacare

theGRIO REPORT - This was the last chance for Republicans to truly block the health care law, and they will…
August 20, 2013

Obama and ’72 Dolphins, a salute after 40 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 1972 Miami Dolphins have finally received their White House moment, 40 years after their historic undefeated…
August 20, 2013

‘Key and Peele’ season 3 trailer hits the Internet

theGRIO REPORT - A new trailer has been released for the upcoming season of Comedy Central's Key & Peele...
August 20, 2013

Maine’s governor says Obama ‘hates white people,’ state GOP reports

MSNBC'S Morning Joe - Maine Gov. Paul LePage shocked fellow Republicans last week when he said President Barack Obama 'hates…
August 19, 2013

The Obamas adopt 2nd White House dog, name her Sunny

WASHINGTON (AP) — Watch out, Bo — there's a new dog in town...
August 19, 2013

Stacey Dash lashes out at Oprah for comparing Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin

theGRIO REPORT - Stacey Dash has become known for voicing her political opinions on Twitter -- and when it comes…
August 19, 2013

White House travel director keeps entourage moving

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) - Ashley Tate-Gilmore heads the White House Travel Office, a five-person operation that handles precise logistics…
August 17, 2013

Obama golfs with Larry David on last vacation day

OAK BLUFFS, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is wrapping up his Martha's Vineyard vacation by playing golf with comedian…