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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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Paterson Remains Defiant as Scandal Grows
David Paterson won't resign despite the resignation of two top law enforcement officials in the wake of the abuse scandal.
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Rangel Steps Aside from Key Chairmanship
The House Democrat steps aside (temporarily) as chairman of Ways & Means Committee
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Marion Barry Stripped of Chairmanship
Former DC mayor loses his City Council committee chairmanship over corruption allegations.
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Quick Clips: Jim Bunning Isn't Winning Prom King This Year
Jim Bunning's recent jobs obstruction rankles many.
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Blacks in Tech Getting Set for SXSW
SXSW is hosting its second annual "Blacks in Technology Meet-Up" March 12.
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Rahm Emanuel Doesn't Suffer from "Let's Hug It Out" Syndrome
There are those concerned the president doesn't listen to his chief of staff enough.
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Desiree Rogers Sets the Record Straight
Rogers says her office followed protocol during the State Dinner.
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Kwame Kilpatrick Still Living Rather Comfortably
Whether or not it's trickin', it appears Kwame's still got it.
