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November 28, 2012

What's next for first lady Michelle Obama?

theGRIO REPORT - What will the legacy of first lady Michelle Obama be? Will she be remembered for her health…
November 28, 2012

Former NFL linebacker Napoleon Harris running for Congress

CHICAGO (AP) — Former NFL linebacker Napoleon Harris is running to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress. Harris was just…
November 19, 2012

Biracial versus black: Thought leaders weigh in on the meaning of President Obama's biracial heritage

OPINION - These thought leaders offer interesting and at times surprising perspectives on what it means to have not only…
November 9, 2012

On the growing visibility of black LGBT women

OPINION - Imagine having two homes and not being welcomed in either one. That is undoubtedly how black LGBT (lesbian,…
November 6, 2012

Report demands recognition of black women's issues in 'War on Women' debate, and more political power

Leaders in the debate coined the "War on Women" have excluded the voices and interests of black women, according to…
November 6, 2012

Planning a last-minute election party? Here are some hot tips

If you want to have a get together tonight, and haven't given it a moment's thought before now, you now…
November 6, 2012

Black women raise their political voice via Instagram

Images of black women showing their support for President Barack Obama have begun to flood the social network’s stream.
November 4, 2012

Bill O'Reilly questions black reverends about conflicts between faith and Democratic party

The political pundit recently discussed the topic with two black reverends on his show "TheO' Reilly Factor."
November 2, 2012

Barack Obama celebrity endorsements: Superstar supporters of the president

SLIDESHOW - Many have raised at least $1 million for the Obama/Biden campaign, and some, like Nicki Minaj -- with…
November 2, 2012

Why I can't wait for this election to be over

OPINION - I’m tired of being forced to watch political pundits and newspapers tell me the opposite information on the…
November 1, 2012

'Go the F**k to Sleep' author Adam Mansbach wants the American people to wake the "eff" up politically

POSTSCRIPT'D - He used the back drop of his multimillion selling bestseller, 'Go the F**k to Sleep,' and teamed up…
October 30, 2012

Obama's advantage as hurricane response commander-in-chief

theGRIO REPORT - Whatever the outcome of the presidential election, it is clear that Hurricane Sandy has created both an…
October 29, 2012

5 ways Hurricane Sandy could impact the presidential campaign

theGRIO REPORT - What impact could Sandy have on American politics?...
October 26, 2012

Big Bird, Binders, and Bayonets: Psychographic marketing and the 2012 presidential election

OPINION - Political candidates such as Romney are now using many psychological and marketing tactics to increase their likelihood of…
October 25, 2012

Gabrielle Union celebrates her 40th birthday, promotes president: 'You've got to vote for Barack Obama'

theGRIO Q&A - Gabrielle Union stepped onto the white carpet at her 40th birthday party on Monday sponsored by Courvoisier…
October 25, 2012

Vivica A. Fox says she could run for city mayor in the future

theGRIO REPORT - In part 2 of Vivica A. Fox's interview with theGrio, she reveals that she would consider running…
October 24, 2012

Donald Trump makes President Obama $5 million offer for passport, college info

theGRIO REPORT - As promised, Donald Trump made his 'big announcement' this afternoon at 12 p.m...
October 23, 2012

On facing two years in jail for protesting stop-and-frisk

OPINION - In this watershed moment, when stop-and-frisk is opening a window onto the daily plight of thousands, the very…
October 19, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama wows at New York City fundraisers, makes appearance on 'Live!'

President Obama has reportedly hung up his stump speech as a fundraiser headliner for the season, but first lady Michelle…
October 18, 2012

New Twitter bromance? Donald Rumsfeld and Jermaine Dupri share a 'quote of the day'

theGRIO REPORT - They may be from different worlds: hip-hop and the George W. Bush administration, but that doesn't mean…