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July 29, 2024

Harris pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadership

Community leaders who had grown exasperated by White House stance on the war in Gaza are "in listening mode."
Barack Obama Announces Run For President
February 10, 2022

Barack, Michelle Obama reflect on 15th anniversary of presidential campaign announcement

Thursday marks the 15th anniversary of Obama's historic presidential campaign announcement at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois.
January 10, 2021

Stripe no longer processing Trump campaign payments

Stripe Inc., a financial-technology company has stopped processing payments for Donald Trump's campaign after it violated company policies.
Kamala Harris theGrio.com
December 1, 2019

Kamala Harris’ aide resigns in letter outlining a troubled campaign

A resignation letter from one of Sen. Kamala Harris’ former campaign staffers describes her campaign as slightly chaotic for workers,…
Democrats
August 28, 2019

Joe Biden addresses America’s culture of racism saying when he becomes President, he’ll be ready to take down white supremacists

Vice President Joe Biden discusses the 2020 election, the nation’s racial divide and the role that Donald Trump and white…
Kamal Harris, thegrio.com
February 25, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris gets backlash over question about reparations for African-Americans

The interview with Sen. Kamala Harris revealed 'reparations' may be a great talking point. But some candidates won't really get…
Sen. Kamala Harris talks about her plan for Black America in an interview with theGrio's Natasha Alford at the 2019 Power Rising conference in New Orleans. (theGrio)
February 25, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris shares her 2020 agenda for the Black community (WATCH)

In an exclusive interview with theGrio, presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) addressed the question of her intended policy plan
August 18, 2015

Black Lives Matter activists confront Hillary Clinton on mass incarceration

Video shows the encounter that Hillary Clinton had earlier this month in New Hampshire with Black Lives Matter activists.
June 4, 2014

Herman Cain in 2016? Jon Stewart can't wait!

VIDEO - The 2012 presidential campaign of Republican candidate Herman Cain ended abruptly amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment...
November 16, 2012

Obama's 2012 campaign tops digital fundraising in 2008

theGRIO REPORT - New numbers show that the 2012 Obama campaign's digital fundraising brought in even more money than the…
November 9, 2012

Obama gives supporters a tearful thank you

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama wiped away tears as he thanked supporters the day after elections for all their…
November 2, 2012

Romney's Hurricane Sandy relief efforts met with skepticism

theGRIO REPORT - The Romney campaign's decision Tuesday to suddenly change a scheduled victory rally in Ohio into a storm-relief…
November 1, 2012

Obama campaign airs Colin Powell endorsement ad

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama's campaign launched a new television ad today featuring a recent endorsement by Gen. Colin…
November 1, 2012

Colorado girl cries: 'I'm tired of Bronco Bama and Mitt Romney'

VIDEO - There are only five days left until Election Day, but 4-year-old Abigael Evans has had enough of all…
October 18, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama pens open letter to women

theGRIO REPORT - With less than 20 days left until the country elects its next president, First Lady Michelle Obama…
September 17, 2012

New Obama ad answers ‘are you better off’ question

theGRIO REPORT - With 50 days to go until Election Day, the Barack Obama re-election campaign has released an ad…
August 24, 2012

Ryan says Obama undercuts welfare reform law

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan says President Barack Obama wants to ease work requirements for…
July 2, 2012

Lack of youth voter enthusiasm could cost Obama the presidency

In 2008 the presidential campaign for President Obama was spearheaded by a motivated youth movement all across the nation...
May 31, 2012

Governor Deval Patrick calls Bain Capital a 'perfectly fine company'

theGRIO REPORT - Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick talked about his relationship with his predecessor and current Republican candidate for president,…
March 26, 2012

Santorum calls Romney 'worst Republican to put up against' Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rick Santorum on Sunday attacked rival Mitt Romney calling him 'the worst Republican in the country to…