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October 11, 2011

Ex-Bears player defends decision to snub White House

CHICAGO - His reasons for not going is that the invitation was extended solely to the players and not their…
October 7, 2011

Shakira to work on Obama education board

The Tribune - "There is no better investment than investment in our kids, especially when they are very little," Shakira…
October 5, 2011

First lady reveals family feud over Secret Service

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama revealed the tongue-in-cheek family feud as she paid a visit to Secret Service headquarters on…
October 4, 2011

Hotel manager named chief White House usher

WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama announced on Tuesday that longtime hotel executive Angella Reid will take over the…
September 13, 2011

Obama makes surprise appearance at black media panel

REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK - This was a President Obama like the one the country saw during the campaign to push the…
September 13, 2011

Melody Barnes: 'Smart infrastructure' will save black jobs

theGRIO Q&A - In advance of the larger roundtable that the White House convened today, theGrio was able to speak…
September 12, 2011

LIVE 4 p.m.: TheGrio asks your questions at the White House

theGRIO REPORT - TheGrio's Jeff Johnson, along with moderators from NewsOne, Hello Beautiful, Black Planet, and The Urban Daily will…
September 11, 2011

Secret Service probes Facebook White House threat

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Secret Service is investigating three threatening messages that were posted on the White House's Facebook page...
September 8, 2011

Obama gives back-to-school interview to kids

WASHINGTON - The two 10-year-olds sat down with President Obama in the White House for an exclusive back-to-school interview set…
September 7, 2011

Michelle Obama to host National Design Awards at White House

CLUTCH - First lady Michelle Obama is as known for her style as her policy platforms and next week the…
September 1, 2011

White House: People 'don't give a lick' about speech timing

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is characterizing the flap over the timing of the president's address to Congress next…
August 30, 2011

Why black women can relate to Condi Rice's cries

OPINION - I can tell you first hand it is painful and degrading and I am not surprised at any…
August 29, 2011

Obama's uncle arrested on drunk driving charge

FRAMINGHAM, Mass (AP) - Police said that when asked if he wanted to make a phone call, Obama said: 'I…
August 25, 2011

How Obama has subtly reached out on race

OPINION - He is aware of the history of race and racism in this country and ingrained inequality of our…
August 3, 2011

Obama to celebrate 50th with family, friends at WH

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama, who reaches the milestone birthday on Thursday, plans to spend the morning at work as usual…
August 3, 2011

Police holding homeless man who jumped White House fence

WASHINGTON (AP) - Police are holding a homeless man who jumped the fence at the White House, but officials have…
July 29, 2011

Obama meets with African leaders, discusses development

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) - As President Alassane Ouattara meets with Obama on Friday in Washington, Ivory Coast's national reconciliation…
July 27, 2011

Congressman arrested during White House protest

WASHINGTON (AP) - A Hispanic congressman again has been arrested outside the White House while protesting U.S. immigration policies...
July 26, 2011

White House threatens to veto Boehner's House plan

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House threatened on Tuesday to veto emergency legislation pending in the House to avert a…
July 23, 2011

Is Obama the last reasonable man in Washington?

OPINION - The White House is betting most American will tire of the bomb throwers (and that Wall Street will…