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July 13, 2023

It took 102 years, but Historical Society makes history with first Black president

Windsor Historical Society's board of directors elected the first Black president in 102 years, a big step toward becoming more…
Harvard And MIT Sue Trump Administration Over Foreign Student Rule
December 15, 2022

Claudine Gay to be Harvard’s 1st Black president, 2nd woman

Gay, currently a dean at the university, will become Harvard's next president in July 2023 and the only Black president…
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November 28, 2021

Rutgers University inaugurates first Black president

Jonathan Holloway becomes Rutgers, a state school in New Jersey, first Black president in its 250-year existence.
November 18, 2013

University of Alabama sorority elects 1st black president

theGRIO REPORT - One of the University of Alabama's majority white sororities elected an African-American president for the first time…
June 28, 2013

Nelson Mandela: The top 6 boss moves of an icon of freedom

As the world sends their prayers and support, take a look at six major boss moves of Mandela’s career that…
January 20, 2013

Young students reflect on growing up with Obama as president

theGRIO VIDEO - As President Barack Obama prepares to take the oath of office for a second time, the country…
November 19, 2012

Biracial versus black: Thought leaders weigh in on the meaning of President Obama's biracial heritage

OPINION - These thought leaders offer interesting and at times surprising perspectives on what it means to have not only…
November 6, 2012

Black women raise their political voice via Instagram

Images of black women showing their support for President Barack Obama have begun to flood the social network’s stream.
July 6, 2012

Morgan Freeman: Obama is not America’s first black president

Morgan Freeman joined told NPR's Michel Martin Thursday and said Obama isn't America's first black president...
June 7, 2012

In case you missed the memo: Obama has been fighting for black America

OPINION - It's easy to sit back and criticize. Pretty much anyone, anywhere with access to a computer can spew…