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In Africa, a Renewed Sense of Potential
Your Take: The African Union is finally living up to its promise, 50 years later, writes the president of Ghana.
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It's Not Your Grandmother's NAACP
The 104-year-old organization is working to dispel myths that it's black-only and mired in the past.
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Will There Ever Be Unity in Africa?
On the African Union's 50th anniversary, ethnic strife and economic competition remain barriers to peace.
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How Did Vikings End Up in My Family Tree?
Tracing Your Roots: A black reader wonders about a DNA test that turned up Orcadian roots.
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While You Were Broke: Federal Reserve Posts Record Profit
Hey, sometimes $45 billion just falls in your lap...
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Hasan's Superiors Advanced Him Despite Concerns
A new report sheds light on the actions of superiors who continued to advanced the accused Ft. Hood shooter despite reservations...
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Tucker Carlson Launches Website
Carlson heralds it as the conservative answer to The Huffington Post...
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Read/React: Michael Eric Dyson on Obama
The professor has some thoughts to share on President Obama and race...
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Blagojevich Means "Blacker Than Obama" in Serbian
According to the former governor, the president isn't as Black as he is...
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Read/React: Glenn Beck Dislikes "African-American"
Glenn Beck discusses the census on his radio show...
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Michael Jackson's Doc Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter
Dr. Conrad Murray is charged in the King of Pop's overdose...
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Pro-Life Doesn't Play in New York, Mr. Ford
If Harold Ford Jr. wants to make a serious New York Senate run, he'll need to clarify a few things...
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Giuliani: There Were No Terror Attacks Under Bush *Blank Stare*
Former mayors say the darnedest things...
