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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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Check It Out: Kennedy Center Honorees at the White House
The White House holiday party had punch and everything!
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As a Matter of Fact, Don't 'Be a Tiger'
Consulting firm Accenture says Tiger is no longer the right rep...
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Black, Successful and Lonely
Author Helena Andrews outlines the plight of many D.C. female singles...
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Tiger Putting Himself on Time Out
Tiger Woods will be taking an indefinite leave from golf while he deals with his personal shenanigans...
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Michael Steele: Chairman...of Wackiness!
Michael Steele shows off a goofy side while mugging with interns...
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Justice Department Won't Pardon Jack Johnson
Pardon attorney Ronald L. Rodgers figures the president can handle it if he wants...
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Obama's Peace Prize Speech Text
Did you hear? President Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize...
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Check It Out: Activists Call on Obama for Climate Justice Leadership
As Obama readies to receive peace prize, activist call for climate justice from Copenhagen...
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Colored Gift Buying Made Easy
Don't know what to get your colored friends this holiday season? Check out the New York Times...
