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December 13, 2010

Did Palin go to Haiti in search of black votes?

OPINION - I hope her visit to Haiti teaches her that there is a big difference between campaigning and governing...
November 23, 2010

From 'Dancing' to midterms: Black voter turnout makes a big difference

OPINION - Popular shows like 'Dancing with the Stars' serve as continued reminders about the power of collectively and strategically…
November 12, 2010

The case for Clyburn as Minority Whip

OPINION - Rep. James Clyburn has been an extremely effective consensus-builder, rounding up the votes for what has been called…
November 10, 2010

Will redistricting put black voters in peril?

theGRIO REPORT - Some commentators have suggested that these partisan victories will have a direct impact on redistricting maps that…
November 1, 2010

With images of civil rights, blacks urged to vote

ATLANTA (AP) - On the Sunday before Election Day, preachers told black churchgoers across America to get out and vote...
November 1, 2010

10 ways to protect your vote on Election Day

theGRIO REPORT - Here, theGrio identifies some of the most common problems that voters encounter at the polls and discuss…
October 26, 2010

Minority vote suppression strikes again ahead of midterms

OPINION - Unsurprisingly, efforts to restrict voter access have taken a turn for the worse this election cycle, creating a…
October 25, 2010

Wyclef teams up with good government group for $750,000 election campaign

In addition to spending $750,000 on media advertising over the next week, Campaign Money Watch will be soliciting the services…
October 21, 2010

GOP strategy: Suppress minorities, win white vote?

VIDEO - The Republican party is securing, in particular, that white working class vote. Apparently it makes sense to offend…
October 18, 2010

For some immigrants, voting is a criminal act

Noncitizens who are caught voting or having made a false claim of citizenship for the purpose of registering to vote…
October 14, 2010

Black voters may sway 20 House races in Nov. vote

BOWIE, Md. (AP) - Polls indicate many minority voters are discouraged and won't turn out Nov. 2 as they did…
August 25, 2010

In US Senate race, Florida's 'first black governor' faces history

theGRIO REPORT - In the end, the question for black voters may be less about race or history, and more…
March 30, 2010

Meek floods Florida Senate race with signatures

VIDEO - Rep. Kendrick Meek gathered signatures of support statewide in his bid for the Senate against Florida's minority-friendly, Republican…
March 24, 2010

What we can learn from ACORN’s fall

OPINION - By choosing to represent the interests of poor people and minorities in a capitalist democracy, the forces of…
March 18, 2010

Conservatives use abortion issue to court African-Americans

OPINION - Conservative shock and awe tactics from anti-choice groups are a desperate attempt to win over voters and obscure…
March 17, 2010

Could 2010 be the year of the black Republican?

OPINION - Conditions may be ripening for a critical mass of black Republicans in the political establishment...
March 16, 2010

House Dems defend ‘deem and pass’ health care plan

VIDEO - Democrats defended plans to push massive health care legislation through the House without a direct vote and Republicans…
March 8, 2010

New poll finds blacks motivated to vote in November

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats facing strong headwinds this election season have at least one reason for optimism...
March 8, 2010

Rev. Frederick D. Reese remembers ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma (VIDEO)

VIDEO - Selma would provide a spark for then-President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the 1965 Voting Rights Act...
March 2, 2010

Why African-Americans have given President Obama a pass

OPINION - Black leaders have at times lightly chided Obama to do and say more for African-Americans, but they're also…