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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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When Are Kids Ready to Handle Life's Heavier Issues?
Arguing that he has taken a firm stance against teaching his 6-year-old daughter from a deficit model, Shawn Taylor writes at Ebony.com that he is prepared to explain the social ills she will confront during her lifetime.
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3 Black Oscar Candidates?
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has revealed a slate packed with prestige films starring Idris Elba, Forest Whitaker and Michael B. Jordan.
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Watch This: First Lady Speaks of Hunger for Education
During her address at Bowie State University, she reflected on its founding in 1865 saying, "Back then, people were hungry to learn."
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Watch This: Glenn Beck: NAACP Is a 'Joke'
In response to former NAACP Chairman Julian Bond's comment that the IRS's actions were legimate, the conservative radio host railed against the entire organization.
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Morehouse to Graduate Father and Son on Sunday
Dorian Joyner Sr. and Jr. spent three years together on campus.
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Philly Ex-Offender Job Fair Nixed After Too Many Show
More than 3,700 job seekers overwhelmed the Municipal Services Building in Center City for a job fair on Friday morning.
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How Foreclosure Undermined Black and Brown Wealth
Colorlines' Imara Jones hopes that someone is paying attention to a recent report on how to fix the policy mess's impact on communities of color.
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Where's the Apology for Susan Rice?
Emails released this week vindicate the former secretary of state hopeful. MSNBC's Morgan Whitaker, producer at the Rev. Al Sharpton's PoliticsNation, asks where the Republicans are who accused her of incompetence and worse.
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Angelina's Announcement: What It Means for Black Women
Dr. Aletha Maybank wonders in a piece for Ebony whether the celebrity-inspired buzz around prevention will help reduce racial disparities in treatment.
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