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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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What Was the Double V Campaign?
100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: A paper's call for blacks to support the WWII effort had a twist.
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Old-School Tips for Better Finances
Mixing Dad's advice with sound financial planning can help us regain stability.
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My Man Wants Me to Drop My Male Bestie
Ask Demetria: A suddenly insecure boyfriend may mean that something's changed in your relationship.
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The Caucus Member Who Said No to Health Care Reform
While 41 black members of the House voted for President Obama's health-care reform bill, Artur Davis, who wants to be governor of Alabama, said "No!"
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Lee Daniels Recruits Cedric the Entertainer, Liam Neeson for 'Selma'
The Precious director's star-studded civil rights film already includes several big names.
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Morehouse Celebrates Gay Pride in Silence
You won't find this week's activities advertised on the school calendar.
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New York Times Admits Errors in ACORN Coverage
The paper recently ran several corrections for stories it published about the group's controversial undercover video.
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The Kilpatrick Conundrum
A judge ruled that the wife and father of Detroit's former mayor can be questioned about stripper's death.
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Our Maternal Health Care Crisis
An Amnesty report condemns the US for delivering poor care to black mothers. Find out why.
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Witness Says Michael Jackson's Doctor Delayed CPR
As the singer lay dying, Conrad Murray allegedly rushed around the house to collect vials.
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Yes He Did
With 20 pens in hand and Marcelas Owens at his side, Obama made health care reform the law of the land.
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Who Will Star in Tyler Perry's Version of 'For Colored Girls ...'
Take a look at the women who will be leading the big screen adaptation of the acclaimed choreopoem.
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Critics of Baby Einstein Evicted
Former 'Cosby Show' consultant Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint says Disney pressed the landlord to get rid of them.
