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July 13, 2016

New video features Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Rihanna, other stars speaking up about violence against blacks

Alicia Keys is just one of many stars featured in a powerful new video called “23 Ways You Could Be Killed
March 27, 2016

A Congressional caucus on black women and girls has now been created

On Tuesday, three black women in Congress made history as they announced the creation of the Congressional Caucus on Black…
March 22, 2016

Bill Clinton blasts the “awful past 8 years” but later says he wasn’t referring to Obama

On Monday, when former president Bill Clinton slammed the “awful legacy of the last eight years,” Republicans were quick to say
March 22, 2016

Bill Clinton blasts the "awful past 8 years" but later says he wasn't referring to Obama

On Monday, when former president Bill Clinton slammed the “awful legacy of the last eight years,” Republicans were quick to say
October 6, 2015

Here's what you can do about gun control in America

In the wake of the most recent mass shooting in Roseburg, Oregon, President Obama is angry, as he should be.
October 1, 2015

President Obama signs stopgap spending bill that averts shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed a short-term spending bill that averts a government shutdown and gives Congress…
June 22, 2015

Jesse Jackson Jr. released from halfway house, father says he's doing 'really well'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. returned to his family's Washington, D.C., home on Monday after leaving…
May 20, 2015

House moves to get rid of labels telling you where your meat comes from

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee is moving swiftly to get rid of labels on packages of meat that say
February 13, 2015

President Obama puts his legacy at risk with new war in Middle East

In light of the threat posed by ISIS in Syria and Iraq, President Obama wants Congress to authorize military force
February 10, 2015

President Obama to send his new war powers request to Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House sought to narrow differences with members of Congress on Tuesday on President Barack Obama's…
February 9, 2015

Why the CBC should boycott Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech

At the invitation of House Speaker John Boehner, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu is giving a speech before a
January 20, 2015

President Obama's State of the Union: America is turning the page

WASHINGTON (AP) — Refusing to bow to the new Republican majority, President Barack Obama was urging Congress Tuesday night to
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
December 30, 2014

Daniel Donovan, prosecutor in Eric Garner case, may run for Congress

theGRIO REPORT - District Attorney Daniel Donovan may not have won an indictment for Eric Garner's case, but he would…
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 12, 2014

The movement has reached the Capitol steps

On Thursday, black congressional staffers, along with other staffers of color, staged a walkout to show their solidarity with the
November 20, 2014

Obama's immigration executive order is a game changer

On Thursday evening, President Obama addressed the nation with an outline of the executive action he is taking on immigration. 
November 20, 2014

President Obama unveils his immigration orders, Republicans will lose their minds

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is ordering far-reaching changes to the U.S. immigration system that will protect nearly 5
November 20, 2014

Obama set to announce immigration plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a move that could provoke one the most pitched partisan confrontations of his presidency, President Barack…
November 10, 2014

Mia Love: Utahns care nothing about race

theGRIO REPORT - Mia Love will soon be the first black Republican woman to serve in Congress - but that's…