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April 29, 2011

Obama in Alabama: 'I've never seen destruction like this'

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Obama offered comfort and help in a role he and presidents before him have had to…
April 28, 2011

First lady says overseas trips a family highlight

WASHINGTON (AP) - During an interview on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' the first lady singled out a visit to Rome…
April 27, 2011

The Obamas go to Chicago for Oprah

CHICAGO (AP) - Obama and his wife, Michelle, took turns answering Winfrey's questions during a taped interview at her studio,…
April 25, 2011

Slideshow: Easter egg roll at the White House

SLIDESHOW - This year's theme 'Get Up and Go!' focuses on promoting health and wellness as part of the first…
April 25, 2011

Obama attends Easter service at historic church

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and his family attended Easter service Sunday at a Washington church founded in 1863…
April 22, 2011

This week in entertainment: Beyoncé debuts new single, Kanye goes E.T. on 'Idol'

theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that…
April 21, 2011

The Obamas, Oprah featured on Time 100 list

VIDEO - High profile African-Americans who made the list include Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Usher and others...
April 20, 2011

Plane with first lady came too close to cargo jet

WASHINGTON (AP) - While there apparently was little risk to Mrs. Obama, the episode puts the FAA back into the…
April 19, 2011

Willow Smith joins White House Easter lineup

theGRIO REPORT - The 30,000 people who received tickets online will be able to rub Easter baskets with Colbie Caillat,…
April 18, 2011

Obamas paid over $450K in taxes on $1.7 million income

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama and his wife, Michelle, reported income of $1.728 million for last year, much of it…
April 14, 2011

Michelle Obama, Jill Biden to guest on 'The View'

NEW YORK (AP) - They will be appearing live on the weekday talk show to discuss their campaign for national…
April 13, 2011

Obamas to appear on one of final 'Oprah' episodes

CHICAGO (AP) - The White House confirmed Tuesday that the Obamas would tape the episode April 27 at Harpo Studios…
April 12, 2011

Beyoncé debuts 'Move Your Body' for obesity campaign

Last month, Beyonce joined forces with First Lady Michelle Obama to promote the national Let's Move! campaign, which aims to…
April 12, 2011

First lady leads fight for military families

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden launch their military initiative today which encourages civilians to…
April 11, 2011

2012 in sight, Obama looks back to Chicago again

CHICAGO (AP) - President Barack Obama's relationship with his hometown may be best described as a long-distance love affair...
April 10, 2011

Is black America stronger with Obama?

OPINION - We do not need the National Urban League, the United Negro College Fund, or the Obama Administration to…
March 11, 2011

Slideshow: Staying power of black celebrity couples

SLIDESHOW - These relationships often appear glamorous and effortless, but only time will tell if the foundation of these couples…
March 10, 2011

Obama: Bullying should not be inevitable, accepted

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president and first lady Michelle Obama convened a conference on preventing bullying Thursday...
March 7, 2011

Beyoncé teams up with first lady for 'Let's Move' campaign

She has re-written and re-recorded one of her songs and is providing an instruction video demonstrating the dance/exercise routine...
March 3, 2011

Maryland 4th grader selected to shush first lady

VIDEO - A fourth-grader from Frederick, Md., recently got away with something even the leader of the free world likely…