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Blacks Get Weaves; Can Whites Get Locks?
Race Manners: You can, but it's not the same. Don't expect to enjoy the style without the scrutiny.
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America: More Diverse yet Less Equal?
A decline in white births comes at a time when two key civil rights programs may be dismantled.
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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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Trayvon Martin: The Latest
Martin's family has "every confidence" Zimmerman will be convicted. Plus: During jury selection, lawyers look for hidden agendas.
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'Yeezus' Brings Excitement Back to Music
Ebony's Miles Marshall Lewis breaks down what Kanye's new album means to the rap game -- and the parallels to Prince in his heyday.
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Supreme Court Ruling a Win for Voting Equality
In a piece for the Huffington Post, the Rev. Al Sharpton applauds the high court's recent ruling striking down Arizona's attempt at voter suppression, known as Prop 200.
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Jay-Z Benefits From Black People's Love of Smartphones
Jay-Z's business deal with Android is a win for the company, African-American consumers -- and the rap mogul, writes Jamilah King at Colorlines.
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Take a Look: Idris Elba as Mandela
Get a sneak peek at the British actor as South Africa's national hero.
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Minority Kids With Autism Don't Receive Proper Care
A new study reveals that black and Hispanic children with autism don't receive enough medical attention.
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Why Your Silence When Arrested Can Be Used Against You
What a recent Supreme Court ruling means, and why it's a pretty big deal.
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Teacher to Students: No Experience Is Just 'for White Girls'
A trip to the American Girl store taught 27 Bedford-Stuyvesant girls, "you have access to any place."
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You're Grown. Why Can I See Your Underwear?
It's time for men of a certain age to wear clothing that fits, writes Jamilah Lemieux at Clutch magazine.
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