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A Birmingham Prom 50 Years in the Making
Class of '63 finally gets a ball that was denied to those who participated in the Children's March.
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Intimate Look at the Williams Sisters
Director explains how Venus and Serena doc explores the way their enigmatic dad shaped their lives.
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Help! My Black Nephew Thinks He's Yellow
Our Race Manners columnist answered your burning questions in a Reddit Ask Me Anything. Check out her answers!
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19 Things Every HBCU Grad Knows
Because you learn quickly that it's nothing like A Different World. At all.
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AUDIO: Michael Steele Wants to Reform Medicare, Hates Government-Run Health Care
Michael Steele is being clear: We should preserve Medicare and still reject health care reform...
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Judge OKs Vick's Bankruptcy Plan
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Santoro approved the plan on the condition that Vick retain a personal financial planner to manage his future earnings with the Eagles...
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Oui, Son! French Rap and the Politics of Free Speech
As France grapples with modernity and becoming a multiracial nation, the country's rappers and politicians are trying to find a way to co-exist...
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History, Uncovered: Emmett Till's Casket to Be Donated to New Museum
The casket will be one of many exhibit pieces at the National Museum of African American History and Culture...
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VIDEO: Bloggingheads Talk Ted Kennedy
The Root's Dayo Olopade and Terrance Heath of 'The Republic of T' discuss Ted Kennedy's liberal legacy...
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'Missouri Model' Gives Juvenile Offenders Chance to Go Legit
While America's juvenile system is often criticized for corruption and abuse, Missouri state officials say its juvenile justice solution has saved billions of dollars and reduced the number of repeat offenders....
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Jay-Z to Do 9/11 Benefit Concert; Probably Won't Hug It Out with Rush Limbaugh
A nice gesture to coincide with the release of his much-anticipated 'Blueprint 3' Album...
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Someone at Microsoft Engages in Hi-Jinks
Considering the goings on in the world, this is just kinda funny...
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AUDIO: Limbaugh Responds to Jay-Z's 'Off That'; Claims He's 'On' No One's Man Parts
So...we're not counting Reagan then?
