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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 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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The CBC Sez: Obama Ain't Keepin' It Reeaah, He Ain't Representin'!
The Congressional Black Caucus wants Obama to do more for Blacks...
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Check It Out: White House Happy with Whatever the Senate's Done
Their health care deal hasn't been disclosed, but the White House thinks it's a doozy...
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At Least 112 Killed in Baghdad Blasts
Violence has increased leading up to the March 6th elections...
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Woman Taken by Ambulance from Tiger Woods' Home
The unidentified woman was taken by ambulance to a local hospital early this morning...
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Harry Reid's Slavery Analogy Not Well-Received by GOP
The Senate Majority Leader caused a stir when he brought slavery into the health care debate...
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Iranian Police Crack Down on Student Protest
The tear gas came out during an anti-government protest at Tehran University...
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Fort Hood Shooter Charged with Premeditated Murder
Nidal Malik Hasan was charged with 32 counts of premeditated murder...
