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News January 12, 2021

Belichick says the 2020 NFL season, when they took steps toward actively promoting social-justice progress, was one of his most…

Politics November 20, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on more than a dozen prominent Americans…

News May 30, 2012

WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Poland's prime minister said Wednesday he wasn't completely satisfied with a White House explanation that President…

Politics May 29, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sketching impressive contributions to society in intensely personal terms, President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Freedom…

Black History Month May 29, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will honor a diverse cross-section of political and cultural…

Entertainment April 30, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) - The first female secretary of state, a former astronaut, and a musical pioneer are among this year's…

Entertainment February 10, 2012

theGRIO Q&A - Dr. Maya Angelou talks receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama, as well as her…

News February 15, 2011

OPINION - Collectively, Maya Angelou, John Lewis and Bill Russell represent the very best of the American spirit..

News November 17, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will present the awards to the 15 honorees early next year...

Black History Month August 12, 2009

President Barack Obama awarded the nation's highest civilian honor to 16 "agents of change" on Wednesday, highlighting their accomplishments as…

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