Inauguration Day

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January 11, 2021

Trump declares emergency in DC ahead of Biden inauguration

Trump has declared an emergency in D.C. ahead ofJoe Biden's inauguration, following the deadly Capitol riot on Jan. 6 that…
January 11, 2021

Officials eye security for Inauguration Day, scramble to ID Capitol rioters

EXCLUSIVE: A high-ranking law enforcement source tells theGrio there will 'absolutely' be increased security leading into Inauguration Day.
January 8, 2021

President Trump won’t attend Joe Biden’s inauguration

President Trump will be the first incumbent president since Andrew Johnson to skip his successor's inauguration.
January 1, 2021

At least 140 Republicans expected to vote against Electoral College count

Trump-supporting Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley will be the one who sets off hours of debate that won't change November's election…
January 20, 2017

Obama bids farewell, Trump sworn in as 45th president

Pledging to empower America's "forgotten men and women," Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United…
January 30, 2013

Hadiya Pendleton, teen performer at Obama inaugural events, fatally shot in Chicago

NBC CHICAGO - A 15-year-old majorette who performed at some of President Barack Obama's recent inauguration festivities has been shot…
January 23, 2013

Beyoncé's national anthem scandal: Why all the outrage?

NBC NEWS - Beyonce, one of pop music's most beloved stars, is accused of lip-synching and America is fuming...
January 23, 2013

Celebrities and everyday citizens reflect on President Obama's 2nd term

theGRIO REPORT - The sheer excitement of these youths mixed well with the colorful range of emotions various celebrities exhibited…
January 22, 2013

Michelle Obama's eyeroll towards John Boehner becomes viral sensation

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama appeared to be irritated by Speaker of the House John Boehner at the…
January 21, 2013

President Obama takes public oath of office

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is promising to uphold the Constitution in a public swearing in ceremony that signals…
January 21, 2013

Presidents Clinton, Carter join Obama inaugural gathering

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter joined lawmakers and other dignitaries at the Capitol for President…
January 21, 2013

Big crowd, high spirits for 2nd Obama swearing-in

WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring 'our work begins today', President Barack Obama vowed to 'finished what we started' four years ago…
January 19, 2013

Georgia man restores MLK Bible for Obama inauguration

theGRIO REPORT - Gordon Ponsford, who lives in the Acworth area of Georgia, was commissioned by the King Center to…
January 19, 2013

President of Presidential Inaugural Committee on why 2013 is important for black community

theGRIO REPORT - Steve Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) spoke to theGrio about why this…
January 17, 2013

Can Obama keep warmer inauguration weather pledge?

WASHINGTON (AP) - It will be the first up or down fact check of a Barack Obama campaign pledge for…