Racial Slur

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June 23, 2013

Paula Deen fans angry with Food Network for dumping comfort-food queen

SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) - A day after announcing that it's dropping Deen from its roster of celebrity cooks, the cable…
June 21, 2013

Paula Deen issues apology: ‘Please forgive me’ for mistakes

NBC NEWS - In a 46-second video posted on YouTube Friday afternoon, Paula Deen offered up an apology for using…
May 24, 2013

European golf tour CEO apologizes for using term ‘colored’

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) - European Tour CEO George O'Grady said that 'most of Sergio's friends are colored athletes in…
May 1, 2013

Italy race problems seen with black Cabinet minister

ROME (AP) - It was hailed as a giant step forward for racial integration in a country that has long…
March 27, 2013

Harrison Ford defends use of n-word in Jackie Robinson biopic ’42’: ‘It’s historically accurate’

VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, Harrison Ford talks about the new Jackie Robinson biopic "42," and weighs in…
March 21, 2013

Man pleads not guilty to slapping toddler on plane, admits using racial slur

ATLANTA (AP) - Joe Rickey Hundley, of Hayden, Idaho, appeared in court Wednesday. Authorities say he used racial slur when…
February 21, 2013

Dear white friends and family: Whether it's ni**a or the n-word, you just can't say it

OPINION - Clearly black people have reclaimed and re-purposed the word over scores of years, but not even your favorite…
February 18, 2013

Alec Baldwin denies using racial slur to refer to photographer

NBC NEWS - Actor Alec Baldwin and a photographer have filed formal complaints against each other after a confrontation that…
January 15, 2013

‘Blazing Saddles’ may come to Broadway; Mel Brooks says thank ‘Django’

theGRIO REPORT - Legendary comedian Mel Brooks may be revamping another one of his classic films for the Broadway stage...
December 27, 2012

Sarah Silverman defends use of n-word in 'Django Unchained'

theGRIO REPORT - Comedian Sarah Silverman is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of good taste and using offensive language…
November 12, 2012

Black lacrosse player boycotts racially charged slogan '#Ninja Please'

theGRIO REPORT - There are only three African-American professional lacrosse players in the entire country. One of them refused to…
October 30, 2012

Racial slurs hurled at black hockey player in Czech Republic

PRAGUE (AP) - The Czech Republic's ice hockey federation says it has fined a club after its fans aimed racist…
October 21, 2012

Chevy Chase allegedly uses n-word on set of 'Community'

theGRIO REPORT - Chase reportedly did not direct the racial slur at any of his African-American cast-mates and was instead…
October 5, 2012

Nicole Kidman refused to use n-word in new Lee Daniels film 'The Paperboy'

Oscar winning actress Nicole Kidman was willing to take a lot of risks with her role in the new Lee…
August 2, 2012

Lithuania fan arrested for monkey chants at Nigeria's basketball team

theGRIO REPORT - Lithuanian fans are in trouble again. Undercover police were able to infiltrate a crowd claimed to be…
July 31, 2012

Man finds 'Hello Ni**er!' message on TV in Motel 6 room

theGRIO REPORT - Dayton native, Joseph Ross turned on his Motel 6 room's television only to see the words 'Hello…
July 26, 2012

Massachusetts mayor fires cop who slurred Red Sox player

LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) - A Massachusetts mayor has fired a police officer accused of directing a racial slur at Boston…
July 18, 2012

Massachusetts officer punished for racial slur of Boston Red Sox's Carl Crawford

LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) - A Massachusetts police officer was put on paid leave Wednesday after an internal investigation found that…
July 13, 2012

Mass. officer focus of probe in Red Sox racial slur

LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts police officer is under investigation after allegations that he directed a racial slur at…
July 9, 2012

T.J. Holmes: 'Yes, I use the n-word'

OPINION - I have no real logic behind using the word, but for whatever reason, I'm given somewhat of a…