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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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NJ Hostage Situation Is Over, Suspect Dead
In Trenton, N.J., a man who fatally shot his girlfriend and teen son, then held three other children hostage, has died.
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How Lil Wayne and Rick Ross Lost: When Hip-Hop Polices Itself
How rap fans demanded more of artists and their lyrics by attacking their branding deals.
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Aretha Franklin on Possible Biopic Casting of Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson
The Queen of Soul weighs in on those in the running.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Hates Fat People?
The clothing retailer refuses to offer XL and bigger clothing.
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Meagan Good Drama 'Deception' Canceled
NBC gives the ax to its only drama with an African-American lead.
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Lessons Mom Can Teach About Money
Tiffany Aliche, writing at the Huffington Post, highlights everyday parenting messages that can be translated into financial advice.
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Keep Up the Fight Against Child Sex Trafficking
In a piece for the Huffington Post, White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett says that we've made great progress on this issue, but we still have a long way to go.
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Happy Mother's Day! Your Daughter Is Gay
Clutch magazine's Kimberley McLeod chronicles a revelation about her sexual orientation and an evolving relationship with her mother.
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Teacher Made Student Lick Desk Clean?
The latest allegations of school discipline gone wrong come from a New York classroom.
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