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America: More Diverse yet Less Equal?
A decline in white births comes at a time when two key civil rights programs may be dismantled.
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Bill Clinton Needs to Shut Up
The ex-president's willingness to speak out on Syria spells disaster for Obama in more ways than one.
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Alabama County May Change Voting Rights
Shelby, which is challenging Section 5, has changed, but voter advocates say work is still needed.
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Educated Black Women Do Find Husbands
She Matters: A revived story sparks an age-old debate about going to college versus getting married.
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Do We Really Understand Affirmative Action?
Writing at the Huffington Post, Dr. Gail Christopher discusses what the Fisher v. University of Texas Supreme Court case truly implies for students of color in America.
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Quote of the Day: Paul Robeson and Identity
The singer and activist on the passion he feels for his African heritage.
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The Sequester Is Causing Needless Suffering
Colorlines' Imara Jones explains how the sequester is affecting millions of Americans, including thousands of young children, with no benefit to the economy.
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Deadly Shooting Rampage in Santa Monica
The suspect was killed in a shootout with police in an incident that took place just blocks from where President Obama was attending a Democratic fundraiser.
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Trustee: Howard U Could 'Not Be Here in 3 Years'
If the nation's second-ranked HBCU is to survive, some big decisions will need to be made, Renee Higginbotham-Brooks says.
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The Root 100: Nominate Black Leaders Now
We're calling on you to help us create The Root 100 2013 list of influencers and game changers.
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Michelle Obama's Heckler Speaks Out and She's Not Sorry
"All I can say is that in that moment, I could no longer remain silent," writes Ellen Sturtz.
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The Top 5 Lionel Richie Songs of All Time
The legend just announced his new North American tour. Let's take a trip down memory lane.
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Minorities See Homeownership as a Goal
Americans disagree on a lot of things -- but the American dream isn't one of them.
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Black Jobless Rate Spikes in May
Companies are creating new jobs, but black Americans are still faring poorly.
