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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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The Right Roughage Lacks in the South Bronx
The dearth of supermarkets leave Blacks and Latinos without healthy food choices...
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VIDEO: A PSA from Nasir Jones
A public service announcement from the guy who pays Kelis' tuition every month...
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A Congressman from New Orleans Involved in Corruption? Come On...
Believe it or not, Former Representative William J. Jefferson was convicted Wednesday afternoon of using his office to try to enrich himself and relatives through a web of bribes and payoffs involving business ventures in Africa...
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Violated, Too: Congo's Male Rape Victims
For years, the thickly forested hills and clear, deep lakes of eastern Congo have been a reservoir of atrocities. Now, it seems, there is another growing problem: men raping men...
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The Russian Obama
Because any black person who makes unlikely political runs can't really be anything else...
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Gunman Opens Fire at PA Gym, 4 Dead
George Sodini turned off the gym's lights before firing off 50 rounds...
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Hillary Arrives in Kenya; Does Not Save Any Journalists
Instead, she is continuing the administration's tour of Africa's trouble areas...
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Billy Clint to the Rescue! Freed US Journalists Back Home
In a swagger jacking move that may bring a little tension to the Clinton dinner table, former President Clinton flew back with Laura Ling and Euna Lee after securing their release from North Korea...
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Man Charged in Death of Ex-Champ Forrest
The 20-year old suspect is also charged with aggravated assault and armed robbery...
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Federal Appeals Court Revives Suit Against Capitol Police
More than 200 black officers are bringing suit against the white supervisors they say discriminated against them...
