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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…
October 17, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama and Ann Romney wear matching 'pepto-pink' looks to second presidential debate

First lady Michelle Obama wore a 'pepto-pink' suit -- as it was described by style watchers on Twitter -- to…
October 14, 2012

Best op-eds from around the web, week ending October 13, 2012

OPINION - What were some of the best opinion articles from around the web that you might have missed?...
October 14, 2012

With black leadership under fire, is Detroit looking for a 'great white hope'?

OPINION - Recently it seems Detroit and its legacy are in jeopardy...
October 12, 2012

Terry McMillan 'tweets off' on politics

Her vow to take a break from Twitter to finish an upcoming book lasted less than a week, as bestselling
October 12, 2012

Study: America is shifting away from a Protestant majority as fewer people favor organized religion

In their findings, Pew says that one-fifth of the U.S. population – and a third of adults under 30 –…
October 12, 2012

Soft Sheen founder Ed Gardner meets with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel over lack of blacks in construction jobs

Ed Gardner, the 87-year-old founder of Soft Sheen hair care products, met with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel this week to…
October 9, 2012

Westgate CEO David Siegel threatens layoffs if Obama is re-elected

theGRIO REPORT - The man who takes credit for getting George W. Bush elected as president is now making efforts…
October 7, 2012

The art of racial 'dog whistling'

OPINION - When you hear 'food stamps' and 'welfare queens' and 'boy,' speak up and say something. Because what you're…
October 5, 2012

African-Americans vs. black immigrants: Do institutions of higher learning give preference to foreign blacks?

According to studies, black immigrants and the American children of black immigrants are enrolling at colleges and university, at an…
October 4, 2012

Michelle Obama wears Preen ensemble to debate, shares hug with Ann Romney

First lady Michelle Obama supported her husband, President Obama, looking superbly chic, yet brilliantly conservative in a dress and matching…
October 3, 2012

Martin Sheen: Romney 'is really not on our side'

Backstage at the Free the Children's We Day youth rally in Toronto on Friday, Huffington Post spoke to Martin Sheen,…
October 2, 2012

Is Allen West in trouble? Polls send mixed signals, candidate lashes out

theGRIO REPORT - Is Tea Party Rep. Allen West's House seat in jeopardy? It depends on which polls you believe...