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August 10, 2011

Why Wisconsin can be a blueprint for black voters

OPINION - As an African-American woman, I can tell you that these recalls, the protests, the organizing, all take me…
July 7, 2011

Bill Clinton likens GOP voter laws to Jim Crow

Former President Bill Clinton went after the GOP on Wednesday for their "disciplined, passionate, determined effort" to pass controversial voter…
May 18, 2011

Is Mandela being used as a political prop?

theGRIO REPORT - What better way to fight apathy, and remind black people of the price paid for the vote,…
April 25, 2011

Haiti's 'Sweet Micky' Martelly turns presidential

Haiti's president-elect, Michel Martelly, known universally to his countrymen as "Sweet Micky," is -- let's be delicate about this --…
April 21, 2011

Obama to supporters: I understand your frustration

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Easing into his 2012 campaign, President Obama is telling his supporters he understands their frustration over…
April 12, 2011

Mass. jurors weigh Obama related church fire case

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - Jurors have begun deliberating the case of a white man charged with burning a predominantly black…
April 6, 2011

Rhymefest's opponent claims victory, rapper concedes nothing

CHICAGO - Rhymefest's opponent targeted the rapper's lyrics as a bad influence, saying the obscenities and racial and homophobic slurs...
March 11, 2011

Ex-president Aristide returning to Haiti in days

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Haitian and U.S. officials have warned that Aristide's presence could disturb the March 20 vote...
March 11, 2011

Jesse Jackson sees hope for unions in April election

He focused on the upcoming State Supreme Court election, urging voters to choose a justice who would protect workers' rights…
February 25, 2011

Uganda’s president says he’ll ‘eat’ challenger

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - President Yoweri Museveni said Friday of Kizza Besigye, who took 26 percent to place second in…
February 23, 2011

Rapper Rhymefest in Chicago city council runoff

CHICAGO (AP) - The rapper, who's lived in Chicago for years, vowed to pick up support from three other candidates…
February 19, 2011

Rapper Rhymefest could be on Chicago City Council

CHICAGO (AP) - Rhymefest paints himself as an alternative to business as usual for the 20th Ward, which includes some…
February 17, 2011

Wyclef Jean endorses Martelly candidacy in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - He endorsed his longtime friend because he's technologically savvy and has a charismatic personality that will…
February 7, 2011

Haiti’s president confirms 3-month term extension

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Preval's term had been scheduled to end Monday but a runoff election to replace him won't…
February 3, 2011

Gov’t-backed candidate out of Haiti’s election

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - The electoral commission said the March 20 runoff will match former first lady Mirlande Manigat against…
February 2, 2011

Stores close early as Haiti awaits prez vote results

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - The provisional electoral commission was scheduled to announce which two of the three front-running candidates would…
January 28, 2011

Hillary Clinton to put pressure on Preval in Haiti

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will press for a resolution of Haiti's political crisis when…
January 27, 2011

Many Chicago voters want say on Rahm Emanuel

CHICAGO (AP) - Chicagoans are having no trouble summing up their thoughts about the drama now before the Illinois Supreme…
January 24, 2011

Court: Rahm Emanuel’s name can’t appear on ballot

CHICAGO (AP) - A lawyer for Emanuel says they plan to appeal the matter to the Illinois Supreme Court...
January 20, 2011

Braun: Clinton endorsement of Rahm a ‘betrayal’

Former President Bill Clinton was in Chicago yesterday, throwing his support behind his former aide Rahm Emanuel in the city's…