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Mormon church condemns its own racist past after controversial BYU professor comments

5:30 PM on 02/29/2012

After a BYU religion professor caused a firestorm by defending racist positions held by the Mormon church in the past, LDS was quick to condemn his statements and distance itself from its history on race...

Klan resurgence in Colorado overstated, but KKK has a history in the Centennial State

By Joy-Ann Reid

5:13 PM on 02/29/2012

theGRIO REPORT - The Ku Klux Klan does not appear to be having a resurgence in Colorado, despite a report by a Durango newspaper, but the Klan has a long history in the Centennial...

Demaryius Thomas testifies against ex-Broncos teammate Perrish Cox in sexual assault trial

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4:48 PM on 02/29/2012

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) - Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has testified at the sexual assault trial of former teammate Perrish Cox, saying Cox carried a sleeping woman into a bedroom and said: 'I think she's ready'...

Will Smith confirms Lady Gaga cameo in 'Men In Black III'

By theGrio

4:23 PM on 02/29/2012

Will Smith has confirmed that one of the biggest pop stars in the world will appearing in the third installment of his popular 'Men In Black' franchise...

Paris Jackson claims vocals on King of Pop's 'Michael' faked

By theGrio

4:12 PM on 02/29/2012

Paris Jackson is lending credence to conspiracy theories about the vocals on her late father's first posthumous release 'Michael'...

Svante Myrick, 24-year-old Ithaca mayor inspired by Barack Obama

By theGrio

3:51 PM on 02/29/2012

VIDEO - At just 24-years-old, Svante Myrick is the youngest mayor ever elected in the city of Ithaca, New York...

Target forced to stop carrying card mocking Whitney Houston

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3:33 PM on 02/29/2012

NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. retailer Target is pulling a greeting card that makes fun of the late singer Whitney Houston's penchant for bad boys....

Morgan Freeman closing Madidi Restaurant in Mississippi

By theGrio

2:59 PM on 02/29/2012

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Actor Morgan Freeman and his business partner are ending their 10-year run as owners of an upscale restaurant in the heart of the impoverished Mississippi Delta...

Nia Long rumored to have eloped with NBA boyfriend Ume Idoka

By theGrio

2:58 PM on 02/29/2012

According to one of Nia Long's close friends, she and her long-time NBA boyfriend, Ume Idoka, secretly eloped in Las Vegas over Valentine's Day...

TheGrio's 100: Chris Broussard, ESPN sports analyst knows the ins and outs of the NBA

By Keosha Johnson

2:51 PM on 02/29/2012

theGRIOs 100 - Chris Broussard who has gained significant success as an ESPN sports analyst who mainly covers the NBA.

Bobby Brown's sister: 'Whitney Houston's death was not an accident'

By Chris Witherspoon

2:20 PM on 02/29/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Bobby Brown's sister, Leolah Brown, came to his defense during a recent interview...

'Zay-Zay': 5-year-old 'comedian' creates viral video

By theGrio

2:18 PM on 02/29/2012

VIDEO - A 5-year-old self-proclaimed 'comedian' called 'Zay-Zay' has dropped an uproarious clip of his first 'routine'...

Beyoncé to give comedy a whirl in 'One Hit Wonders'

By theGrio

2:10 PM on 02/29/2012

Beyoncé will be returning to big screen comedy for the first time since she co-starred alongside Mike Myers in the third (and so far) last Austin Powers film...

Thandie Newton swears off relaxers: 'I don't want my daughters to judge their beautiful curls'

By theGrio

1:54 PM on 02/29/2012

The British star, 39, said she stopped using chemical relaxers typically used by black women to straighten their locks after seeing comic Chris Rock's documentary film Good Hair...

Ne-Yo becomes principal for the day at middle school

By Kyle Harvey

1:54 PM on 02/29/2012

theGRIO Q&A - Superstar singer-songwriter Ne-Yo is best known for crafting catchy R&B hits, but he's also incredibly passionate about education..

Eddie Murphy and Kerry Washington in 'A Thousand Words'

By Chris Witherspoon

1:50 PM on 02/29/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Eddie Murphy will be back on the big screen starring in a new comedy alongside Kerry Washington, Allison Janney, and Clark Duke in 'A Thousand Words'....

Rev. Franklin Graham apologizes for suggesting Obama is not a Christian

By Perry Bacon Jr.

1:26 PM on 02/29/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy Graham, released a statement Tuesday in response, saying, 'I regret any comments I have ever made which may cast any doubt on the personal faith of our president, Mr. Obama'...

Can Charlie Rangel continue to represent a changing Harlem?

By theGrio

1:19 PM on 02/29/2012

What happens when the people you represent are no longer the majority inhabitants of the district you serve?...

Black youth most affected by teen dating violence

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

1:06 PM on 02/29/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Apryl Cornell was only 15 years old when her boyfriend began controlling her. The abuse soon escalated to physical assaults...

Haiti protesters mark Aristide ouster anniversary

By theGrio

12:33 PM on 02/29/2012

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Hundreds of demonstrators are marching through Haiti's capital to mark the anniversary of the ouster of two-time President Jean Bertrand Aristide...

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