Racial Slur

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January 20, 2014

Madonna offers non-apology for use of the n-word

OPINION - Madonna’s use of the n-word as a 'term of endearment' towards her white son on Instagram is perhaps…
January 18, 2014

Madonna calls her son Rocco the n-word on social media; later apologizes

theGRIO REPORT - Madonna caused quite a stir on social media Friday night when she reportedly posted a photo on…
November 25, 2013

Fritz Pollard Alliance lobbies for 15-yard penalty for racial epithets during games

NEW YORK (AP) — The Fritz Pollard Alliance sent a letter to the NFL on Monday calling for a 15-yard…
November 23, 2013

Racist 'monkey' taunt prompts soul-searching in France

NBC NEWS - Racial slurs have caused a bout of soul-searching in France.
November 20, 2013

Poll: 'Just kidding' doesn't make online slurs OK

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a shift in attitude, most young Americans now say it's wrong to use racist or sexist…
November 19, 2013

NBA stars enter n-word debate

theGRIO REPORT - Former NBA stars and current analysts Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal have come to the defense of…
November 13, 2013

Ejected Gator accuses opponent of calling him n-word

NBC Sports - University of Florida lineman Jonotthan Harrison says he was ejected while explaining to a ref that a…
November 6, 2013

US Airways passengers back Brandon T. Jackson’s claims of racist flight attendant

theGRIO REPORT - On Monday, 'Tropic Thunder' star Brandon T. Jackson took to Twitter alleging that he was escorted off…
October 2, 2013

Racial taunting of 1st black Italian minister exposes national crisis

theGRIO REPORT - Italy has always been known for its obsession with the Vatican and intimidating monuments but as of…
September 11, 2013

Man denies he wrote racial slur on receipt

theGRIO REPORT - Following the international attention Toni Christina Jenkins gained after posting a receipt she received with a racial…
September 4, 2013

Will it become illegal for blacks to use the n-word at work?

theGRIO REPORT - This case could mean that when commiserating with their coworkers black people may need to be much…
September 3, 2013

NY case puts n-word use among blacks on trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal jury has rejected the argument that use of the N-word among blacks can be…
August 23, 2013

Paula Deen case: All discrimination, sexual harrassment charges dropped

SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) — Lawyers signed a deal Friday to drop a discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit against celebrity cook…
August 21, 2013

NC mayoral candidate drops out over racial slur

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — The Republican mayoral candidate in Winston-Salem, N.C., has dropped out after local party leaders withdrew their…
August 12, 2013

Terrence Howard: ‘N-word needs to be removed from the English language’

theGRIO REPORT - Terrence Howard opens up about the use of the n-word in 'Lee Danels' The Butler'...
August 12, 2013

$50K offered for info in defaced Jackie Robinson statue

NEW YORK (AP) - The reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible for defacing a…
August 9, 2013

NY man pleads guilty in Paula Deen extortion case

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A New York man has pleaded guilty in federal court to trying to extort $200,000 from…
August 7, 2013

Riley Cooper back with Eagles after excused absence

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Wide receiver Riley Cooper returned to the Philadelphia Eagles Tuesday after a four-day excused absence to undergo…
August 6, 2013

Oprah on Paula Deen: ‘Millions of people’ have used that word

E!ONLINE - The media mogul sat down with E! News Monday at the NYC junket for Lee Daniel's 'The Butler'…
August 5, 2013

Eagles: Riley Cooper says he was threatened

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles receiver Riley Cooper has been sent threatening messages after a video of him making a racial…