February 2012
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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...
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Klan resurgence in Colorado overstated, but KKK has a history in the Centennial State
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...
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Demaryius Thomas testifies against ex-Broncos teammate Perrish Cox in sexual assault trial
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'...
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Will Smith confirms Lady Gaga cameo in 'Men In Black III'
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...
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Paris Jackson claims vocals on King of Pop's 'Michael' faked
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'...
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Svante Myrick, 24-year-old Ithaca mayor inspired by Barack Obama
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...
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Target forced to stop carrying card mocking Whitney Houston
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....
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Morgan Freeman closing Madidi Restaurant in Mississippi
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...
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Nia Long rumored to have eloped with NBA boyfriend Ume Idoka
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...
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TheGrio's 100: Chris Broussard, ESPN sports analyst knows the ins and outs of the NBA
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.
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Bobby Brown's sister: 'Whitney Houston's death was not an accident'
2:20 PM on 02/29/2012
theGRIO REPORT - Bobby Brown's sister, Leolah Brown, came to his defense during a recent interview...
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'Zay-Zay': 5-year-old 'comedian' creates viral video
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'...
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Beyoncé to give comedy a whirl in 'One Hit Wonders'
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...
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Thandie Newton swears off relaxers: 'I don't want my daughters to judge their beautiful curls'
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...
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Ne-Yo becomes principal for the day at middle school
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..
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Eddie Murphy and Kerry Washington in 'A Thousand Words'
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'....
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Rev. Franklin Graham apologizes for suggesting Obama is not a Christian
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'...
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Can Charlie Rangel continue to represent a changing Harlem?
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?...
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Black youth most affected by teen dating violence
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...
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Haiti protesters mark Aristide ouster anniversary
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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Court denies giving Jennifer Hudson celebrity treatment
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Delmon Young suspended 7 days by MLB for alleged anti-Semitic rant
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Amare Stoudemire cuts hand, Miami beats Knicks 104-94
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Trayvon Martin's parents take on a new role as activists in wake of tragedy
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Why Team Obama is talking about Osama bin Laden and women's rights
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New book 'Inspiration' celebrates America's most successful black women
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Mariah Carey performs in Austria on twins' first birthday
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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon renew wedding vows
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Black, gray and proud: Women of color embrace their silver hair
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