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January 31, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Janaye Ingram, leading the charge with National Action Network

theGRIO'S 100 - Janaye Ingram, 34, is the acting Executive Director of the Harlem-based National Action Network, a leading civil…
January 18, 2014

Lawyer: ‘Not looking great’ for missing NYC boy Avonte Oquendo

NEW YORK (AP) — The parents of an autistic New York City teenager missing since October are holding on to…
January 17, 2014

Sharpton aide may join Chirlane McCray’s staff

theGRIO REPORT - Rachel Noerdlinger, top aide to Rev. Al Sharpton, may be joining the staff of New York City's…
January 16, 2014

Vice President Joe Biden to address annual National Action Network MLK Day breakfast

theGRIO REPORT - Biden is not a stranger to addressing predominately African-American crowds on behalf of the president...
January 9, 2014

Despite Jay Z's earnings for charity, Barneys still under investigation for racial profiling

theGRIO REPORT - The retailer is still under the scrutiny of a number of organizations and regulatory bodies, including the…
December 30, 2013

Lawyer for National Action Network charges retailer with 'racial profiling'

theGRIO REPORT - Imagine going into a store where a sign is clearly posted 'ID required for all transactions' and…
December 20, 2013

Michelle Obama discusses Sasha's meningitis scare

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama joined Rev. Al Sharpton on his radio show, sharing the story about her…
December 11, 2013

New York Times series puts face to homeless families in NYC

theGRIO REPORT - New York Times investigative reporter Andrea Elliott joined Morning Joe Tuesday morning to discuss her five-part NYT…
December 10, 2013

Idris Elba talks new Mandela biopic on 'Morning Joe'

theGRIO REPORT - Actor Idris Elba joined Tuesday's Morning Joe on MSNBC to discuss the impact of Nelson Mandela's passing…
December 9, 2013

Sharpton: Retailers to post 'bill of rights' to crack down on racil profiling

NEW YORK (AP) — Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton says a coalition of major retailers has agreed to…
December 9, 2013

Rev. Al Sharpton: 'It is a betrayal of history' to 'sugarcoat' America's opposition to Mandela

theGRIO REPORT - Rev. Al Sharpton joined NBC's Meet the Press Sunday as a panelist to discuss the late Nelson…
November 26, 2013

Why it's wrong for the right to blame Sharpton for 'knockout game'

OPINION - For conservative commentators who frequently lambast Reverend Al Sharpton for being a race hustler they were sure quick…
November 22, 2013

Bill de Blasio says he's 'cleared the air' with NYPD

NEW YORK (AP) - Democratic hopefuls repeatedly bashed the police's use of stop-and-frisk during the hard-fought mayoral primary, and it…
November 20, 2013

Rev. Al Sharpton encourages young people to sign up for Obamacare

VIDEO - Rev. Al Sharpton issued a challenge to young people on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' today...
November 19, 2013

Barneys report counters profiling allegations

NEW YORK (AP) - The five-page report obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press is the first detailed look at accounts…
October 29, 2013

Barneys damage control: Can 'shopping while black' become a thing of the past?

theGRIO REPORT - In less than a week, Barneys New York went from being one of the nation's most admired…
October 29, 2013

Sharpton calls Barneys out for 'shop and frisk' policy

theGRIO REPORT - Al Sharpton and black community leaders met with the CEO of Barneys New York Tuesday to discuss…
October 29, 2013

Sharpton, Barneys NY CEO to meet over 'shopping while black' incidents

NEW YORK (AP) — Civil rights activist Al Sharpton and community members plan to meet with the CEO of Barneys…
October 27, 2013

Jay Z defends deal with Barneys after the store is accused of profiling

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z said Saturday he's being unfairly 'demonized' for just waiting to hear all of the facts...
October 26, 2013

Sharpton threatens store boycott over profile suit

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton threatened Saturday to boycott luxury retailer Barneys if the department store doesn't…