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December 30, 2010

Slideshow: TheGrio’s most uplifting stories of 2010

SLIDESHOW - These inspiring stories touched our hearts this year, and we definitely do not want to forget them...
December 26, 2010

Slideshow: What has Obama done for black America in 2010?

SLIDESHOW - In light of the bad economy and attacks on Obama from all directions, the public has lost sight…
December 22, 2010

Senate passes aid package for Sept. 11 workers

WASHINGTON (AP) - A House vote was expected on the bill within hours as lawmakers raced to wrap up their…
December 8, 2010

African-American women at higher risk of pregnancy-related death

theGRIO REPORT - Like most health conditions that affect low socioeconomic or minority populations, access to care is the common…
November 9, 2010

Death of an economist: Why 'House' is not your home

WALL STREET JOURNAL - On shows like 'House,' ailments are exotic and are diagnosed and solved in 60 minutes, with…
October 14, 2010

First lady brings high ratings to last minute campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) - Mrs. Obama's approval rating puts her more than 20 points beyond that of her husband, President Barack…
August 5, 2010

Obama target draws fire at Pa. church carnival

VIDEO - The game "Alien Attack" encouraged players to shoot foam darts at an African-American man dressed in a suit,…
August 4, 2010

Wave of health reform provisions coming in Sept.

(AP) - Insurance coverage that starts on or after Sept. 23 will have to comply with these changes and others…
July 19, 2010

HIV patients respond to Obama’s AIDS plan

theGRIO REPORT - In his plan President Obama calls on the help of health and service organizations to accomplish the…
July 6, 2010

First health overhaul provisions start to kick in

WASHINGTON (AP) - The first stage of Obama's health care overhaul is expected to provide coverage to about 1 million…
July 5, 2010

Democrats resist GOP bid to nationalize election

WASHINGTON (AP) - The outcome will help determine whether Republicans take control of the House, the Senate or both. It…
May 7, 2010

The pill turns 50, but who’s in control?

OPINION - Black women have the highest rate of unintended pregnancies, despite that fact that they "are more positively inclined…
May 5, 2010

Obama expands support to vets’ caregivers

WASHINGTON (AP) - The bill, estimated to cost $3.7 billion over five years, also expands veterans care for women, the…
April 28, 2010

GOP Senate candidate defends ‘chickens for checkups’ proposal

Republican Senate candidate Sue Lowden on Tuesday defended her claim that a "chickens for checkups" barter system would be an…
April 26, 2010

Nearly half of Americans have chronic condition — but don’t know it

VIDEO - Diabetes and high blood pressure were especially prevalent among African-Americans -- who were more likely than whites and…
April 19, 2010

Do we need a black agenda? The experts say yes

VIDEO - African-Americans remain one of the most adversely affected cultural groups in society, especially compared to their white counterparts...
April 16, 2010

Obama extends health care rights to gay partners

WASHINGTON (AP) - The move was called a major step toward fairness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans...
April 16, 2010

Obama finally fulfills promise of change for gay Americans

OPINION - For the first time in his tenure as president, Barack Obama has stood strong with his gay and…
April 14, 2010

Health Secretary to focus on what's ailing minorities

NEW YORK (AP) - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is developing an action plan that will focus on…
April 5, 2010

4/5/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Update

VIDEO - Investors review the business implications of last week's historic health care bill while new reports on the manufacturing…