What was billed as “The Showdown” by the National Newspapers Publishers Association in Chicago turned into more of a dignified discussion between Rev. Al Sharpton and Cornel West this past weekend. A panel discussion at the NNPA’s annual convention didn’t produce any of the expected fireworks, and Sharpton made sure to inform the attendees to […]

Earlier this month, the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA title in a thrilling NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. But they may not get a chance to defend their title next season. The owners have locked out the players, according to Players Union Chief Billy Hunter. Both sides were unable to come to an agreement […]

The 2nd annual Ohio Homecoming is right around the corner. This year will mark Cleveland’s 215th birth day. In a similar fashion to last years inaugural festival, OhioHomecoming.com has planned a 4-day celebration from July 22st to July 24th. Which will include a birtday party for the city with performances from Ohio artists; Bone Thugs, […]

Though the conditions of confinement have many negative effects on African-Americans, there seems to be at least one positive outcome of imprisonment: better health care. A research study published by Vanderbilt University sociologist Evelyn Patterson in 2010 shows state prisons are having a positive effect on the mortality rates of Black men. The Grio Reports: […]

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will make history yet again as he gears up for the first ever Twitter town hall meeting on Wednesday, July 6th at 12 p.m ET. The president will be answering questions on the economy and jobs via a live web cast. Previously, he held town halls hosted by and broadcasted […]

It seems that even diet products can’t keep you slim nowadays. A new study shows that diet soda dangerously bloats your waistline and raises your blood sugar, according to the University of Texas Health Center. Over a decade, 70 percent of those who drank diet soda in comparison to those who didn’t, had a 70 […]

WASHINGTON–A University of Delaware graduate blamed three off-duty cops for the loss of his eye, which came as a result of a nightclub beating. Walter Blair, 24, celebrated his birthday in Washington and was involved in a brawl with the cops, who were working as bouncers. Blair was never accused or charged with any crime, […]

The state of Texas has been declared a natural disaster by the US Department of Agriculture after at least 213 counties have lost 30 percent of their crops or pasture this year. The declaration will allow farmers to apply for emergency loans at low interest rates. “This is a disaster,” Texas farmer Scott Harmon said. […]

NEW YORK — A Bronx dad, who thought two parking attendants stole his coveted cologne, instigated a bloody brawl that left his son dead just hours after his high school graduation. Isayah Muller, 19, was stabbed to death Tuesday when he rushed to help his dad, Andre, a career criminal who allegedly attacked an attendant […]

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If you haven’t been near a TV with a cable news channel on it over the weekend, then you might have missed that same-sex marriage legislation was passed and signed into law by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Friday night.

CHICAGO — Former president Bill Clinton hosted a two-day job summit in Chicago to seek new, innovative ways to help grow the economy. The Clinton Global Initiative America Jobs Summit’s goal is to share the best ideas and brainstorm new ones, so that individuals, cities, states, and companies can help grow the economy, despite strains […]