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April 29, 2015

Russell Wilson, Ciara end up at White House after all

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's state dinner for the prime minister of Japan offered guests a haiku, some R&B…
April 22, 2015

Little girl to Michelle Obama: 'You're too young for 51'

theGRIO REPORT - It's the kind of compliment anyone of a certain age likes to hear: 'You look young for…
April 19, 2015

President Obama takes audience to "church" at White House gospel music tribute

theGrio REPORT - Tuesday evening, the east wing of the White House was transformed into concert venue, as President Barack…
April 18, 2015

Former hip-hop journalist named new White House social secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former hip-hop journalist who became a White House intern in her 30s was named on Thursday…
April 7, 2015

First daughters named most influential teens, Michelle Obama quickly humbles them

theGRIO REPORT - Michelle Obama has no idea why her daughters, Sasha and Malia, have been placed on Time magazine's…
April 5, 2015

The first family releases two new Easter photos

theGrio REPORT - The White House has released two new Easter photos this weekend.
March 28, 2015

Obama talks prison reform with ‘The Wire’ creator David Simon

theGrio REPORT - On Thursday, the White House posted a video to its account of President Obama interviewing "The Wire"…
March 24, 2015

Madonna: If I was married to Jay Z, I would be invited to the White House

theGRIO REPORT - During a recent interview Madonna reveals that she has never met President Obama and thinks if she…
March 12, 2015

Secret Service agents under investigation for car wreck after night of drinking

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department is investigating two senior Secret Service agents accused of crashing a car into…
March 9, 2015

Obamas reflect on Selma's importance, lesson for two daughters

theGrio REPORT - To highlight the President’s event in Selma on Saturday, the First Lady shared an email on the…
March 1, 2015

Obama invoking civil rights struggles past and present

For President Barack Obama, it's a week to invoke America's civil rights struggles from past to present.
February 14, 2015

Obama's Buzzfeed video goes viral

theGrio REPORT - It's President Obama's last year and ever since the State of the Union address it's become increasingly…
January 26, 2015

Device, possibly aerial drone, found on White House grounds

WASHINGTON (AP) — A device, possibly an unmanned aerial drone, was found on the White House grounds during the middle…
January 16, 2015

White House to reportedly host 'Selma' screening one day after Oscars snub

theGRIO REPORT - It's either very good timing or very bad timing. Thursday, Selma was snubbed by the Oscars after…
January 14, 2015

Mike Huckabee rips Obamas' parenting skills, Beyoncé friendship

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former Arkansas Gov. and possible presidential candiate Mike Huckabee has accused President Barack Obama and…
January 6, 2015

Malia Obama rocks a 'Pro Era' shirt in Instagram selfie

theGRIO REPORT - In an image shared on Instagram Monday, Malia Obama can be seen wearing a Pro Era tee…
December 26, 2014

Can GOP shatter 'Obama coalition' in 2016?

ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans crowed in 2004 that freshly re-elected President George W. Bush had established a “permanent governing majority”
December 1, 2014

GOP staffer who criticized the Obama girls resigns

Elizabeth Lauten, the communications director for Republican Tennessee Congressman Stephen Fincher, has told NBC News that she is resigning after
November 10, 2014

Rihanna goes the White House, channels her inner Olivia Pope

theGRIO REPORT - Rihanna share behind-the-scenes photos of her day at the White House on Instagram...
November 8, 2014

Obama and Willie Nelson sing 'On the Road Again'

The president showed off his singing prowess again on Thursday during an event to honor the troops before Veterans’ Day.