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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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Da Vinci's Patron -- as a Black Man?
Image of the Week: This 15th-century piece depicts an Italian duke as the embodiment of his nickname, "The Moor."
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Take a Look: Idris Elba as Mandela
Take a sneak peek at the British actor as South Africa's national hero.
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Minority Kids With Autism Don't Receive Proper Care
A new study reveals that black and Hispanic children with autism don't receive enough medical attention.
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Why Your Silence When Arrested Can Be Used Against You
What a recent Supreme Court ruling means, and why it's a pretty big deal.
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Teacher to Students: No Experience Is Just 'for White Girls'
A trip to the American Girl store taught 27 Bedford-Stuyvesant girls, "you have access to any place."
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Trayvon Martin: The Latest
During jury selection, lawyers look for hidden agendas. Plus: Tight security as jury selection enters a second week.
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You're Grown. Why Can I See Your Underwear?
It's time for men of a certain age to wear clothing that fits, writes Jamilah Lemieux at Clutch magazine.
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Bill Cosby's Argument Needs Tweaking
Shaun Ossei-Owusu, writing at the Huffington Post, parses Bill Cosby's tough love toward the black community and finds areas of his argument that need improvement.
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Black and Brown Folks: The Government Is Watching
Black and Latino people, writes Imara Jones at Colorlines, should pay close attention to reports about the government's surveillance activities as of late, especially through the Prism program.
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