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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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What Was the Double V Campaign?
100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: A paper's call for blacks to support the WWII effort had a twist.
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Iran Successfully Tests Long-Range Missiles
The upgraded missiles have the ability to reach Europe...
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DC Council Approves Same-Sex Marriage Bill
The bill now moves on to Mayor Fenty's desk...
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Judith Jamison: Exiting Ailey
The dance legend will be stepping down as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater...
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Check It Out: Joe on Joe
VP Biden thinks Lieberman's in the wrong but will come around...
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Check It Out: Living Colour Frontman Talks 'Cult of Personality'
Vernon Reid of Living Colour sits down and discusses 'Cult of Personality' writing process...
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Whaaaat? Barack Obama Has White Relatives?!
Genealogists say Barack Obama and Warren Buffett are distant relatives...
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DC Same-Sex Marriage Vote Tuesday
If passed, it will be a major step toward legalizing gay marriage in the District...
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Illinois Goes Gitmo: State to Receive Guantanamo Detainees
The move is part of the White House's effort to shut down the prison at Guantanamo Bay...
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Check It Out: Lieberman Endorses Medicare Buy-In
Waaaaaaaay back three months ago when it seemed politically sound...
