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August 9, 2012

9-year-old's lemonade stand raises nearly $4,000 for Detroit

DETROIT – Days after his internationally known lemonade stand closed, 9-year-old Joshua Smith’s idea to help cash-strapped Detroit netted close…
March 20, 2012

Beyoncé stuns in figure-hugging dress at Michelle Obama's NYC fundraiser

theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé and her post-baby body turned heads yet again in another stunning public appearance made within weeks…
March 20, 2012

Cee-Lo drops f-bomb, flips the bird at Obama fundraiser

Here's a link to a video clip of Green dropping the F-bomb and giving the one-finger salute during a Friday…
March 2, 2012

President Obama raises $5 million in seven hours in New York City

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama was in New York on Thursday evening on a whirlwind fundraising tour, raising $5 million…
March 1, 2012

The Dance Theatre of Harlem makes a comeback with star-studded fundraiser

theGRIO REPORT - The Dance Theatre of Harlem's Vision Gala reinforced the esteemed dance company's vow to return after an…
January 7, 2012

Barack Obama campaign to hold fundraiser at the Apollo

theGRIO REPORT - It's 'showtime' for the Obama campaign, which will hold a fundraiser / concert at Harlem's legendary Apollo…
November 19, 2011

'Obama classic' fundraiser to feature NBA legends

theGRIO REPORT -The Obama campaign announced this week that it will field an all-star team of supporters for the 'Obama…
October 25, 2011

Obama tapes Leno on money swing with star power

LOS ANGELES (AP) - President Obama is making the rounds in reliably Democratic California, joking with Jay Leno and tapping…
September 26, 2011

Lady Gaga attends Obama fundraiser

ATHERTON, Calif. (AP) - The intimate gathering was held under a tent in the yard of Facebook chief operating officer…
August 15, 2011

Is religious bigotry the GOP primary 'X-Factor'?

OPINION - Christian conservatives are once again injecting distracting wedge issues into the debate...