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February 22, 2010

Democratic jobs bill advances past GOP filibuster

WASHINGTON (AP) - A bipartisan jobs bill cleared a GOP filibuster on Monday with critical momentum provided by the Senate's…
February 17, 2010

The stimulus one year later: A bold move that began a jobless recovery

OPINION - Abysmal disparities in economic opportunities prove that equality has not yet been achieved...
February 10, 2010

Blacks have endured a decade-long jobless recovery, leaders say

In a meeting that many in the African-American community considered a long time coming, President Obama met with black leaders…
February 10, 2010

Leaders leave real black issues out in the cold at White House

OPINION - Black leaders still insist the president's travails are born of process and not of substance...
February 8, 2010

Obama’s decline reflects the perils of democracy

OPINION - Obama has been given the simple, yet impossible task of improving the economy while being given no resources…
February 5, 2010

Slideshow: theGrio’s week in review – 1/31-2/6

These are the most popular and provocative pieces that theGrio has published in the last week...
February 5, 2010

New jobs numbers, but same old story for black workers

OPINION - Official black unemployment was 80 percent higher than whites in December--there's a chance it could get worse...
February 1, 2010

2/1/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Update

VIDEO - President Obama set out goals for stabilizing the economy, including global trade and small business, while the state…
January 29, 2010

Obama meeting with Republicans on jobs plan

WASHINGTON (AP) -President Barack Obama is facing the toughest of audiences--Republican lawmakers--as he tries to win support Friday for a…
January 28, 2010

Obama focuses on 'the Benjamins' in State of the Union

OPINION - President Obama used his standard recipe of charisma, charm and vocal rhythm to renew his national agenda...
January 27, 2010

What if Obama gave a State of the Black Union address?

OPINION - Obama's State of the Union should be addressed to all Americans. But, it is intriguing to imagine what…
January 25, 2010

Obama to announce aid for middle class

VIDEO - President Obama is announcing a series of initiatives aimed at calming some of the economic fears of struggling…
January 22, 2010

Defiant Obama urges Congress to pass jobs bill

ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) - Obama weaved angry us-against-them rhetoric throughout the day, telling a town hall audience that he "will…
January 20, 2010

Why Obama can't 'do enough' for black America

OPINION - As we hit the one-year anniversary of President Obama's inauguration, a growing chorus of critics argue that his…
January 8, 2010

1/8/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Wrap Up

VIDEO - The national unemployment remained unchanged at 10 percent in December...
January 4, 2010

1/4/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Preview

Investors have lots of economic data to analyze during the first week of 2010 trading. Key reports are expected on…
December 25, 2009

Remember others at "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"

OPINION - One of the favorite songs of this holiday season is "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year."…
December 22, 2009

Obama says he has unemployed relatives

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says he and the first lady have relatives who are unemployed and suffering...
December 16, 2009

Jesse Jackson grades Obama, weighs in on Tiger Woods (VIDEO)

VIDEO - Rev. Jesse Jackson continues to push President Barack Obama to make black unemployment more of a priority in…
December 8, 2009

Obama prepares for his speech on boosting economy

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is promoting help for highways and small businesses, bridges and energy-efficient homes in a…