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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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O.J. Back in Court to Ask for New Trial
Simpson will argue that he was inadequately represented at his 2008 trial for armed robbery and kidnapping.
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19 Injured in New Orleans Shooting
At least two children were among those shot when gunmen opened fire during a Mother's Day parade.
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Malcolm Shabazz: A Life Cut Short
Jelani Cobb writes in the New Yorker that Malcolm Shabazz, who died last week in Mexico, was a young man still defining his place amid a looming legacy.
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No 2nd-Class Families
The plights of African Americans and immigrants in America aren't so different, and NAACP leader Benjamin Todd Jealous writes on the Huffington Post that blacks should support the universal struggle for equality.
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Memory of My Absent Dad Pushed My Single Mother
Raised by her single mother, Sharda Sekaran reflects in a piece for Ebony.com on how her absent father's legacy of intelligence pushed her mother to push her.
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Watch This: Kid President Wishes All a Happy Mother's Day
The adorable Internet star tells moms that they're loved.
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Damon Dash Drowning in Debt
The former Roc-a-Fella Records head owes more than $2 million in taxes.
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Bill Clinton Tells Howard Grads They Have a Gift, Choice
The former leader delivered the commencement address at the HBCU on Saturday.
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Black Singing Couple Goes Viral
Jay Leno turns Will and Monifa Sims into Internet stars.

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