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Bill Clinton Needs to Shut Up
The ex-president's willingness to speak out on Syria spells disaster for Obama in more ways than one.
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Alabama County May Change Voting Rights
Shelby, which is challenging Section 5, has changed, but voter advocates say work is still needed.
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Educated Black Women Do Find Husbands
She Matters: A revived story sparks an age-old debate about going to college versus getting married.
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Da Vinci's Patron -- as a Black Man?
Image of the Week: This 15th-century piece depicts an Italian duke as the embodiment of his nickname, "The Moor."
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Quick Clips: A Tea Party Timeline
ColorLines has published an interactive history of the Tea Party's many co-conveners.
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*GASP!* Steele Falling Behind in Wooing More Minorities
Michael Steele hasn't been able to bring minorities into the GOP. Hm.
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NAACP Dismisses Wells Fargo Suit
In the wake of a racial discrimination charge, the two sides have found a way to work together without getting litigious.
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Officials Claim Cops Coerced Boys in NJ Gang-Rape Case
There is a question as to whether or not police officers forced confessions from two young men they were investigating.
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Check It Out: Rev. Sharpton's National Action Network Conference
The event kicked off yesterday in New York with an array of guest speakers.
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Benjamin L. Hooks Passes Away at 85
The former executive director of the NAACP was a champion for Blacks and the poor.
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Erica Jong Says...Interesting Things About Oprah
What's she talking about? We're not even sure.
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Former Cheetah Girl's "Spectacular" Video Grade: F-
Kiely Williams was allegedly trying to send a message. No one got it.
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As Country Gets More Diverse, Newspapers Do Not
Newsrooms cut black journalists and supervisors at a higher rate than ever before in 2009 while the minority communities they cover grow larger.
