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March 19, 2012

Trayvon Martin: 15 facts you need to know about case of teen shot in Sanford, Florida

THINK PROGRESS - Three weeks after Trayvon Martin's death, no arrests have been made and Zimmerman remains free. Here is…
March 19, 2012

Black militia leader on Trayvon Martin shooter: 'We'll find him'

theGRIO REPORT - Members of a self-proclaimed 'New Black Liberation Militia', based out of Atlanta, GA, say they plan to…
March 19, 2012

Black militia group wants to arrest Trayvon Martin shooter

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Members of The New Black Liberation Militia plan next week to take 28-year-old George Zimmerman to…
March 19, 2012

Trayvon Martin shooter George Zimmerman was a serial 911 caller

As more details emerge, the Trayvon Martin shooting case continues to be a lightning rod. Martin's shooter, neighborhood watch member…
March 18, 2012

The black vote: 5 states where Obama needs a big African-American turnout

theGRIO REPORT - Here's a look at five states the president won in 2008 where the black vote is critical…
March 16, 2012

Man dressed as security guard steals 162k from Aéropostale

VIDEO - The morning after the biggest shopping day of the year, a man dressed as a Brinks security guard…
March 14, 2012

2012 Florida Teacher of the Year uses music to shape students

Alvin Aureliano Davis greets more than 400 students to his band program and music classroom every day with a smile…
March 12, 2012

Father forces son to wear sign about his failing grades

A Florida dad is punishing his son for his poor grades on his report card...
March 12, 2012

Slideshow: Best Spring Break destinations for 2012

SLIDESHOW - It's that time of the year again. College students all over the country are making big plans to…
March 12, 2012

Santorum supporter: Romney should renounce 'racist' Mormonism

theGRIO REPORT - A controversial Florida pastor, and honorary chairman of the Rick Santorum campaign, says Mitt Romney should renounce…
March 9, 2012

Florida Republican representatives debate Jay-Z '99 Problems' lyrics

VIDEO - Two Republican representatives in Florida recently got into a debate over the correct quoting of Jay-Z's '99 Problems'...
March 8, 2012

Family wants answers in Fla. teen's death

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The family of a Florida teen who was fatally shot after an encounter with a neighborhood…
February 28, 2012

Chris Bosh reunited with his daughter during All-Star Weekend

Chris Bosh was thrilled to find out that the game would be taking place in Orlando, because he would be…
February 24, 2012

Gainesville High School students' racist YouTube rant expelled, apologize

The Gainesville Florida high school students recorded a rant directed at their black classmates, complaining about their diction and supposed…
February 15, 2012

Allen West gets challenges from both sides in re-election fight

Rep. Allen West may have switched districts, but his re-election to Congress is far from assured...
February 15, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson, a 'voice for the voiceless'

theGRIO's 100 - Rep. Frederica Wilson has made a great name for herself as she represents the 17th congressional district…
February 15, 2012

Michelle Obama attends Florida dinner in $35 Jason Wu dress

The First Lady chose to wear a Jason Wu for Target dress, costing around $35, to a home visit in…
February 9, 2012

Judge orders Florida man to take his wife out on a date

VIDEO - Just in time for Valentine's Day, a Florida judge ruled on Tuesday that a man involved in a…
February 7, 2012

Black teacher allegedly calls Haitian student 'little chocolate boy'

MIAMI - A Pompano Beach high school teacher who's previously faced discipline for inappropriate conduct towards students is once again…
February 6, 2012

Naketa Leiba: The search for missing Florida teen continues

VIDEO - The search for a 17-year-old girl from Miramar, Florida who went missing last Wednesday afternoon continues...