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March 5, 2013

Lena Dunham tweets about alma mater's racism troubles

OBERLIN, Ohio (AP) - Lena Dunham is urging her fellow 'Obies' to stick together as her alma mater in Ohio…
February 25, 2013

Donald Trumps calls 'Django Unchained' the 'most racist movie' he's ever seen

theGRIO REPORT - Believe it or not director Spike Lee and conservative business mogul Donald Trump have something in common,…
February 25, 2013

The Onion apologizes for Quvenzhané Wallis c-word tweet

theGRIO REPORT - Popular satirical newspaper The Onion, known for its humorous jabs at prominent figures, may have taken it…
February 25, 2013

The Onion criticized for vulgar Quvenzhané tweet

theGRIO REPORT - The satirical website The Onion is under fire for a vulgar tweet aimed at pint-sized Oscar nominee…
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 19, 2013

Lisa Lampanelli calls Lena Dunham 'my ni**a' on Twitter

theGRIO REPORT - Stand-up comedian Lisa Lampanelli tweeted a photo with HBO 'Girls' creator and actress Lena Dunham. Accompanying the…
February 8, 2013

Woman says former South Carolina GOP director targeted her with racially-charged 'trolling'

theGRIO REPORT - When Dawn Catherine reacted to an incendiary tweet on Super Bowl Sunday, she never expected to become…
February 6, 2013

49er's family members killed by drunk driver after Super Bowl

theGRIO REPORT - San Francisco 49ers tight end Delanie Walker tweeted Wednesday that his aunt and uncle were killed by…
February 5, 2013

Former South Carolina GOP leader under fire for Trayvon Martin tweets

theGRIO REPORT - Former South Carolina GOP Republican executive director, who calls himself 'The Honey Badger of American Politics' on…
February 5, 2013

Mr. T returns to 'solve the world's problems' on YouTube, Twitter, smartphones

VIDEO - Pity the fool who doesn't keep up with Mr. T...
February 4, 2013

Keyshia Cole slams Michelle Williams' Super Bowl performance

theGRIO REPORT - Not everyone was a fan of Destiny’ Child’s reunion at the Super Bowl this year...
February 1, 2013

Social media users united behind Hadiya Pendleton tragedy

theGRIO REPORT - Hadiya Pendleton's murder in Chicago shook the nation two days ago and fans across the country have…
January 30, 2013

Kobe Bryant comes to his wife's defense on Twitter: 'She was busy raising our kids'

MADAME NOIRE - The Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard recently tweeted about enjoying morning tea with his wife when a…
January 28, 2013

Chris Brown, Frank Ocean feud started before alleged fight

theGRIO REPORT - Police are currently investigating Grammy Award winning singer Chris Brown for an alleged fight outside a West…
January 22, 2013

Katy Perry channels Aretha Franklin at inauguration

theGRIO REPORT - When singer Aretha Franklin stepped out to sing 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee' for President Barack Obama's…
January 17, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama launches new Twitter account: @FLOTUS

WASHINGTON (AP) - Trying to find Michelle Obama on Twitter? Try tweeting her at (at)FLOTUS...
January 17, 2013

BET tops cable ratings with debut of ‘Real Husbands’ and ‘Second Generation Wayans’

theGRIO REPORT - The premieres of BET's two new sitcoms, 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' and 'Second Generation Wayans' topped all…
January 16, 2013

Angel Haze apologizes for being a ‘bully’ following Azealia Banks feud

theGRIO REPORT - In a video posted by Haze, the female emcee expressed her love for her fans and thanked…
January 10, 2013

Carmelo Anthony suspended over spat with Kevin Garnett over La La Vazquez

theGRIO REPORT - New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has been suspended one game by the NBA following a confrontation…
January 9, 2013

Kobe Bryant reveals more personal side after joining Twitter

theGRIO REPORT - It's only been five days since Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant joined Twitter, but he already…