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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: Obama Says Health Care Reform Will Help Small Biz
In a press conference, President Obama responds to the health care reform rolled out earlier in the day by Dems...
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Interior Secretary Signs MLK Memorial Permit
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar approves Martin Luther King Tribute on the National Mall...
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Listen Up! MLK's Daughter in Running for SCLC Presidency
The two finalists for the SCLC's top post are former Arkansas Judge Wendell Griffen and the Rev. Bernice King...
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Economy Grows For First Time in Year
The U.S. economy grew at a 3.5% annual rate in the third quarter, ending a string of declines over four quarters that resulted in the most severe slide since the Great Depression...
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Obama Signs Hate Crime Bill Into Law
President Obama on Wednesday signed a law that makes it a federal crime to assault an individual because of his or her sexual orientation or gender identity...
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Obama Gives First Black Senator Congressional Gold
President Obama honored Edward Brooke, the first African American to be elected to the Senate by popular vote...
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Chiefs' Johnson Uses Gay Slurs, Is Totally Sorry For It
Kansas City Chief Larry Johnson has been asked to stay away from the team while they and the NFL investigate Johnson's remarks...
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Up to 20 Present for Homecoming Gang Rape
As many as twenty people watched or participated in the 2 1/2 hour gang rape of a teen at Richmond High School in California...
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Listen Up! Toxic Chinese Drywall Creates Housing Risk
Toxic Chinese drywall has created a housing disaster across country, particularly in the Gulf Coast region...
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Bomb Attack Kills 8 US Troops in Afghanistan
This marks the deadliest month in the eight years of the Afghan War...
