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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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Ohio Serial Killer Says: I'm Nuts
Anthony Sowell has pleaded insanity in eleven murders...
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10 Grammy Nods for Beyonce, Swift Likely to Win Everything
This Beyonce Knowles might have a solo future after all...
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Desiree Rogers, You Might Be In Hot Water
After the Salahis crash of the State dinner, a House committee wants to know where the White House social secretary was...
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New York Senate Puts Kibosh on Gay Marriage
Good to see the Church and State staying all separate and such...
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Senators Hopeful about Health Care Reform
They're feeling especially optimistic since they have health insurance either way...
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Iran Prez: I See Your Uranium Enrichment and Raise You More of the Same!
If this wasn't nuclear shenanigans of a possibly violent nature, this would be hilarious...
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Looking For a Job?
Even if you have a degree from a respected school, you should avoid being a Black male whenever possible...
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American Indian Health Care Could Be Upgraded with Reform
The White House and the Congress appear ready to do Indians a solid for a change...
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Little Richard Released from Hospital
The music legend vowed to perform again after hip surgery...

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