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October 4, 2012

African-American churches use 'souls to polls' to rally vote

MIAMI (AP) - It's not just the collection plate that's getting passed around at hundreds of mainly African-American and Latino…
July 27, 2012

Pew poll finds 17 percent of registered voters think Obama is Muslim

The latest Pew research poll found that 17 percent of registered voters think President Barack Obama is Muslim, while 31…
July 20, 2012

Faith and fasting with diabetes

OPINION - Many religious faiths recommend spiritual strengthening through periods of prayer and fasting. While fasting is a commendable spiritual…
July 9, 2012

Survey reveals black women are among the most religious groups in the US

theGRIO REPORT - A survey conducted by the Kaiser Foundation and the Washington Post reveals that African-American women are among…
June 19, 2012

Southern Baptists elect 1st black president

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Rev. Fred Luter Jr. was unopposed in being elected by thousands of enthusiastic delegates on…
June 19, 2012

Southern Baptists meet during challenging times

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Southern Baptists may elect their first African-American president when they meet Tuesday as the nation's largest…
May 31, 2012

Biography recounts Obama's path to Rev. Wright

WASHINGTON (AP) - A new biography that traces Barack Obama's path from birth to Harvard Law School sketches the pragmatism…
May 25, 2012

Lolo Jones wins over new fans with comments on her virginity

MIAMI - Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones is winning over a whole new crop of fans after admitting in an interview…
May 22, 2012

Is the church to blame for homophobia in black America?

theGRIO REPORT - For years now, black churches have carried a reputation of being misogynistic and homophobic institutions...
May 20, 2012

Essay: 'I love the black church, but the black church doesn't love me'

OPINION - A theGrio reader speaks directly to those leaders of the black church who focus on what they call…
May 17, 2012

Black opponents of gay marriage defend faith, waver on Obama

theGRIO REPORT - Some members of the faith community met the president's announcement on same-sex marriage with confusion, and even…
May 11, 2012

Black pastor makes the case for gay marriage: 'With liberty and justice for all'

OPINION - As an African-American pastor and clergy leader, I am frequently asked how I have been able to support…
May 11, 2012

Slideshow: 10 things the Bible bans that most people ignore

SLIDESHOW - There are many things in the Bible forbids which most people choose to ignore. TheGrio compiled 10 things…
March 12, 2012

Poll: Most Alabama, Mississippi GOP voters believe Obama is Muslim

theGRIO REPORT - Despite facing some of his most challenging days during the 2008 campaign for his controversial Christian minister,…
February 29, 2012

Rev. Franklin Graham apologizes for suggesting Obama is not a Christian

theGRIO REPORT - Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy Graham, released a statement Tuesday in response, saying, 'I regret…
February 29, 2012

The right way for people of faith to practice politics

OPINION - Some political and religious leaders fail to understand or appreciate the value in the blooming of faith traditions…
February 23, 2012

The war on Obama's faith: Who's really holier than thou?

OPINION - It's a presidential election season, and Republicans are once again turning President Obama's faith into a political issue...
February 21, 2012

Romney says Obama has 'fought against religion'

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Michigan (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is wading into the social and religious issues that helped…
February 20, 2012

Whitney Houston's life was rooted in her Christian faith

OPINION - None of us is perfect, and Whitney wasn't perfect either. But I know that Whitney loved God by…
February 17, 2012

Was Whitney Houston going gospel in her final days?

OPINION - It's possible that a career shift to more gospel-oriented music may have finally given Houston the life she…