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February 22, 2013

Obama: Rosa Parks statue dedication a 'powerful moment'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says the dedication in the Capitol of a statue of civil rights pioneer Rosa…
February 20, 2013

Obama to speak at unveiling of Rosa Parks statue

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama will speak Wednesday at a ceremony unveiling a statue at the Capitol honoring civil rights…
February 14, 2013

theGrio's 100: Judy Smith, the inspiration behind 'Scandal'

theGRIO's 100 - A longtime crisis communications consultant in Washington, Judy Smith became a huge star last year because of…
February 5, 2013

theGrio's 100: Ken Strickland, NBC's new DC bureau chief

theGRIO'S 100 - Ken Strickland's ascension to become NBC's Washington DC bureau chief could not have come at a more…
January 25, 2013

Abortion opponents to march in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) - Abortion opponents plan to march in Washington in a demonstration that coincides with the landmark U.S. Supreme…
January 24, 2013

Kerry Washington visits DC elementary school

WASHINGTON - Actress Kerry Washington spent the day with kids at a school in southeast Washington. The 'Django Unchained' actor…
January 22, 2013

Ke$ha dedicates song to Barack Obama: 'I love him'

WASHINGTON (AP) - Ke$ha is an all-American girl — or at least she was following Inauguration Day at a concert…
January 22, 2013

Smithsonian curators scout for Obama artifacts

WASHINGTON (AP) — As crowds descended and the inauguration unfolded, a few museum curators in Washington kept watch for symbols…
January 21, 2013

Obama, first lady walk part of inaugural parade

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Monday emerged twice from their limousine to respond…
January 21, 2013

Barack Obama's second presidential inauguration highlights (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - Celebrities and high profile political figures join the thousands of average Americans as they gather to witness President…
January 21, 2013

Full text: President Barack Obama's inaugural address

(AP) - Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address, as provided by the White House...
January 21, 2013

Mitt Romney MIA at inaugural, says 'doubtful' he'll even watch it

NBC NEWS - It’s chilly on the Capitol steps today, but that’s no problem for Mitt Romney...
January 21, 2013

In Obama's 2nd inauguration speech, a strong defense of modern liberalism

ANALYSIS - The president highlighted immigration reform, defending the rights of gay Americans, making it easier to vote and passing…
January 21, 2013

Obama says 'America's possibilities are limitless' in inauguration speech

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president didn't dwell on any first-term accomplishments but looked to hard work ahead in a country…
January 21, 2013

President Obama takes public oath of office

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is promising to uphold the Constitution in a public swearing in ceremony that signals…
January 21, 2013

From Jay-Z to Katy Perry: Celebrities shine bright at Obama inauguration

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Jame Taylor and other celebrities take center stage at President Barack…
January 21, 2013

Presidents Clinton, Carter join Obama inaugural gathering

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter joined lawmakers and other dignitaries at the Capitol for President…
January 21, 2013

Big crowd, high spirits for 2nd Obama swearing-in

WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring 'our work begins today', President Barack Obama vowed to 'finished what we started' four years ago…
January 20, 2013

DC's elite on Obama's inauguration: 'We love having the first family here'

theGRIO REPORT - A notable time of course due to the swearing-in of President Obama, this weekend also marks an…
January 20, 2013

President Obama and first family attend services at oldest black Episcopal church

theGRIO REPORT - The Metropolitan A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C. is hosting the first family this morning during a service…