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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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What Is Juneteenth?
100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: Learn about the most popular annual celebration of black emancipation.
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DC Superior Court Goes Mutombo on Gay Marriage Referendum
The Court ruled "same-sex marriage opponents do not have a right to hold a public referendum on whether those marriages should be legal in the District..."
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Read/React: Brave New Films Tees Off on Ford
Harold Ford Jr may have a tough row to hoe in the New York Senate race...
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Red Cross Estimates 50,000 Dead in Haiti
President Obama has offered $100 million dollars in relief money...
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Marvin Harrison: The Dirtiest Player?
Jason Fagone of GQ wonders: What happened outside Marvin Harrison's car wash in 2008?
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UPS Is NOT Shipping for Free To Haiti
Despite what the trending topic on Twitter is saying, UPS is not shipping packages under 50 pounds to Haiti for free. Don't believe the hype.
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Obama Taps W, Clinton to Helm Aid Effort in Haiti
"The partnership is expected to be announced by the White House in the coming days..."
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Teddy Pendergrass, 59, Dies
Teddy P. died Wednesday in Philadelphia at Bryn Mawr Hospital, says the singer's son.
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Dems See Progress in WH Healthcare Talks
Urged by the president, congressional Dems feel closer to healthcare compromise...
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Sources Say Arenas Working on Plea Bargain
The Washington Wizards star is trying out how to not catch a body slam from the US Attorney...
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First Lady: Reid Needn't Apologize to Me
First Lady Michelle Obama isn't waiting on an apology from Harry Reid...
