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September 23, 2013

Jimmy Carter among Ali Humanitarian Award winners

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter will receive a lifetime humanitarian achievement award bearing Muhammad Ali's name next…
August 29, 2013

Sen. Tim Scott’s March on Washington absence raises eyebrows, questions

theGRIO REPORT - Viewers of yesterday's historic March on Washington 50th anniversary commemoration may have been scratching their heads about…
August 29, 2013

Obama, Clinton or Carter: Who gave the best March on Washington speech?

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama and former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter were among the speakers at Wednesday's…
August 29, 2013

Michael Steele: GOP leaders ‘boneheaded’ for skipping MLK ceremony

theGRIO REPORT - Former RNC chairman Michael Steele blasted Republican congressional leaders as 'boneheaded' for declining invitations to speak at…
August 28, 2013

More than 300 sites to ring bells for MLK speech

WASHINGTON (AP) — The final refrain of Martin Luther King Jr.'s most famous speech will echo around the world...
July 17, 2013

Jimmy Carter supports verdict in Zimmerman trial

theGRIO REPORT - Carter said that he thought the prosecution was overzealous in their attempt to make the case for…
June 7, 2013

June is Black Music Month! Black Music Month celebrations around the nation

From Philadelphia to Memphis, you’ll be sure to gain a deeper appreciation of African-American music through these events.
April 5, 2013

Will America see marijuana legalization in our lifetime?

OPINION - A new poll finds that for the first time in over forty years, a clear majority of people…
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…
November 26, 2012

Jimmy Carter returns to Haiti to build houses

LEOGANE, Haiti (AP) - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is in Haiti, helping to build homes in a town hit…
February 2, 2012

The 10 most memorable presidential campaign themes (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - From George Washington to Barack Obama, America has had 44 presidents, which means 44 presidential campaigns -- some…
January 30, 2012

Jan Brewer under fire for history of fibbing

Ever since her infamous tarmac confrontation with President Obama, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has been under increased scrutiny...
January 3, 2012

Jimmy Carter advice to Barack Obama: Don't alienate voters

ATLANTA (AP) - Former President Jimmy Carter has some advice for Barack Obama as he gears up for the 2012…
November 8, 2011

Jimmy Carter: Few houses built for poor Haitians

LEOGANE, Haiti (AP) - Haiti hasn't seen many homes built for the poor following a devastating earthquake almost two years…
October 3, 2011

Obama: People aren't better off than 4 years ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Looking ahead to next year's election, the incumbent called himself the underdog in the 2012 presidential campaign…
September 22, 2011

President Carter: Davis execution exposes flaws in death penalty

ATLANTA (AP) - Former President Jimmy Carter said in a statement to The Associated Press on Thursday he hopes Davis'…
September 16, 2011

Troy Davis: A death row case of too much doubt

OPINION - Not unlike many people facing the ultimate sentence, Troy Davis has always maintained his innocence. But, this time…
September 8, 2011

How Obama can keep hope alive for Troy Davis

OPINION - President Obama's intervention in the Troy Davis case would signal, above all else, his commitment to justice for…
September 7, 2011

Georgia sets Sept. 21 execution for Troy Davis

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia corrections officials have set an execution date for a high-profile death row inmate who claims he's…
July 28, 2011

Ghana eradicates Guinea worm after 23-year fight

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) - On Thursday, after 23 years of hard work and a major setback, Ghana finally declared victory…