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15 Obscure Facts About 'Menace II Society'
On the film's 20th anniversary, find out the truth about Tupac's involvement and more.
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In Africa, a Renewed Sense of Potential
Your Take: The African Union is finally living up to its promise, 50 years later, writes the president of Ghana.
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It's Not Your Grandmother's NAACP
The 104-year-old organization is working to dispel myths that it's black-only and mired in the past.
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Will There Ever Be Unity in Africa?
On the African Union's 50th anniversary, ethnic strife and economic competition remain barriers to peace.
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How Foreclosure Undermined Black and Brown Wealth
Colorlines' Imara Jones hopes that someone is paying attention to a recent report on how to fix the policy mess's impact on communities of color.
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Where's the Apology for Susan Rice?
Emails released this week vindicate the former secretary of state hopeful. MSNBC's Morgan Whitaker, producer at the Rev. Al Sharpton's PoliticsNation, asks where the Republicans are who accused her of incompetence and worse.
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Angelina's Announcement: What It Means for Black Women
Dr. Aletha Maybank wonders in a piece for Ebony whether the celebrity-inspired buzz around prevention will help reduce racial disparities in treatment.
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Black Twitter, Let's Make Some Noise!
We're introducing The Chatterati, our new social media tool, and we need your help!
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Report: Beyoncé Is Pregnant Again
According to E! News' sources, the rumors are true: She and Jay-Z are expecting their second child.
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Obama Administration: All Over HBCU Graduations
The president and those in his closest circle are speaking to black college graduates across the country. On Friday the first lady delivered remarks at Bowie State's commencement.
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Space Camp Scholarship Replaces Punishment for Kiera Wilmot
A former NASA engineer who can relate to the bright teen's story has offered to foot the bill for her to attend an internationally known science program.
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2nd Suspect Arrested in New Orleans Shooting
Two brothers are now being held in connection with the attack on a Mother's Day parade.
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Graffiti Terrorizes Black High School Students
At a California high school, someone defaced property with a list of African-American kids who should be the "first to die."
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