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April 29, 2021

Meghan McCain decries Tim Scott jabs as ‘racist,’ calls him to run for president

The View's Meghan McCain said she was "disgusted" by those who called Sen. Tim Scott an "Uncle Tom," calling the…
June 23, 2015

Don Lemon addresses the N-word in brow-raising CNN segment

theGrio REPORT - On Monday's broadcast of CNN Tonight, Don Lemon clearly had a point to make.
June 18, 2015

Don Lemon called 'Uncle Tom' during live CNN broadcast in Charleston

VIDEO - During a live CNN report today a bystander in Charleston interrupted Don Lemon and began shouting at him…
September 3, 2013

Fugitive slave inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ according to new study

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Clemson University professor is convinced that Harriet Beecher Stowe might not have written 'Uncle Tom's…
August 14, 2013

ESPN fires Hugh Douglas after allegedly calling co-host ‘Uncle Tom’

theGRIO REPORT - Another analyst is out at ESPN and this time it's Hugh Douglas. Tuesday, the 'Numbers Never Lie'…
June 28, 2013

Minn. lawmaker apologizes for ‘Uncle Thomas’ tweet

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Democratic legislator from Minnesota swiftly apologized Tuesday for a tweet he sent that referred…
January 16, 2013

Spike Lee called an ‘Uncle Tom,’ ‘thug’ for his criticism of ‘Django Unchained’

theGRIO REPORT - The outspoken figure is facing a backlash of his own, as a growing chorus of black entertainers…
October 19, 2012

Political ad calls Samuel L. Jackson 'the new Uncle Tom'

theGRIO REPORT - Actor Samuel L. Jackson is threatening to sue after learning about a political campaign ad that calls…
July 10, 2012

Bill Maher unfairly labels Wayne Brady as non-threatening black man

OPINION - To be sure, making over-the-top statements is Bill Maher’s shtick. But sometimes it reminds you of the white…
November 8, 2011

How Smokin' Joe Frazier fought unfair 'Uncle Tom' slurs

OPINION - The lingering after effect of being called 'Uncle Tom,' 'white people's champion,' 'ignorant,' 'gorilla,' and 'ugly' by Ali…
August 10, 2011

Steve Harvey: Cornel West, Tavis Smiley are 'Uncle Toms'

theGRIO REPORT - During his syndicated radio show, comedian Steve Harvey called out West and Smiley for their poverty bus…
April 18, 2011

Duke lacrosse rape case still hits a nerve 5 years later

OPINION - Whenever asked to describe the zeitgeist on campus during this time, I always hearken to the nation's mood…
February 16, 2011

Do black people really know their ‘Uncle Tom’?

theGRIO REPORT - Short of dropping the n-bomb on someone, there are few things more insulting to many African-Americans than…
January 18, 2011

Dr. Laura: Bill Cosby was ‘Uncle Tom’d’ for ‘values’

VIDEO - Dr. Laura Schlessinger speaks with Matt Lauer about her controversial choice to repeatedly reference a racial epithet while…