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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 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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Keith Bardwell Defends Denied Interracial Marriage
Watch video response of the justice of the peace who wouldn't marry a black and white couple...
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Michelle Obama to Chop It Up With Leno on Friday
Like LeBron James and John McCain, first lady will respond to "rapid fire" questions.
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New Jack, Old Jack: Will Obama Posthumously Pardon Ex-Champ?
White House mum on whether or not the president will pardon boxer Jack Johnson...
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Afghan President Karzai Agrees to Run-Off
Afghan president Hamid Karzai has agreed to a November 7th election run-off against challenger Abdullah Abdullah...
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Check It Out: Secretary Clinton Remarks on US' Sudan Policy
Secretary Clinton outlines new policy regarding US efforts in Sudan...
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Charges Dropped Against One Teen in Derrion Albert Death
Eugene Bailey, who'd been previously accused of dealing the "knockout punch" to Albert, has been released...
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Marc Lamont Hill Reportedly Fired for Not Being Juan Williams
Fox News Analyst Marc Lamont Hill let go from network for...having opinions?
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Listen Up! Hugs Help Reporter Cover Stories
Pam Fessler has found that warm embraces seem par for the course on her new beat covering poverty...
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Check It Out: Questions Still Circle McNair Death
Steve McNair's death may not be as simple as it seems...
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Gates Foundation Puts $10M on Black History Museum
Gates Foundation gives $10M to Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture...
