Patrick Gaspard

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March 4, 2013

Patrick Gaspard, top Obama aide, headed to South Africa as ambassador

theGRIO REPORT - Every since Patrick Gaspard joined the Obama presidential campaign as political director in 2008, the 45 year-old…
February 15, 2013

Former DNC director Patrick Gaspard to be named ambassador to South Africa

theGRIO REPORT - Patrick Gaspard, who has held high level positions in politics including his current post as executive director…
February 24, 2012

theGrio's 100 slideshow: African-Americans leading in politics

SLIDESHOW - These 10 African-Americans' passion for politics has landed them a spot on this year's theGrio's 100 List.
February 6, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Deanna Sutton, Founder of Clutch magazine

theGRIOs 100 - Deanna Sutton is the founder of Clutch Magazine. Since its online launch, Clutch has experienced exponential growth…
February 2, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Felecia Hatcher, Co-founder of gourmet ice cream truck line

theGRIOs 100 - Apple Martini. Apple Pie. Almond Butter. These three things did not have a lot in common until…
January 30, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Daniell Washington, teaching youth the importance of water conservation

theGRIOs 100 - Daniell Washington is marine biologist and activist who is reaching out to youth to teach them the…
January 30, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Patrick Gaspard, executive director of the Democratic National Committee

theGRIO's 100 -- Patrick Gaspard played a major role in helping President Barack Obama get elected to the White House…