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NYPD Finally Cops to Profiling?
By fighting new profiling bill, the department finally stops pretending it doesn’t profile.
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Blacks Get Weave; Can Whites Get Locks?
Race Manners: You can, but it's not the same. Don't expect to enjoy the style without the scrutiny.
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America: More Diverse yet Less Equal?
A decline in white births comes at a time when two key civil rights programs may be dismantled.
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Bill Clinton Needs to Shut Up
The ex-president's willingness to speak out on Syria spells disaster for Obama in more ways than one.
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Read/React: "Five Reasons Students Should Attend an HBCU"
Check out the reasons after the jump.
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Check It Out: Las Vegas Salty at The President
Sin City isn't thrilled with President Obama talking about less-than-prudent things people do there on the regular
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Iran Fires Research Rocket
President Ahmadinejad say this launch demonstrates his country's technological prowess.
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Read/React: An Interview with Sheryll Cashin
The distinguished legal mind discusses the triumphs and shortcomings of integration...
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Who Really Deserves a Best Film Nomination?
Disappointed by today's Oscar nods? Tell us which 2009 movie you think should have been nominated for best film.
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BREAKING: Top US Military Officer Endorses Repealing DADT
Defense Secretary Gates and Joint Chief Mullen think gays should be allowed to serve openly
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Twit Bits: Colson Whitehead
Colson Whitehead has a question about Best Picture nominee, 'The Blindside'
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Blog Noir: "Black Oscar History: Head-to-Head Matchups and More"
Thembisa Mshaka has a nice rundown on this year's Oscar race.
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Quick Hits: 2010 Oscar Nominations
'Precious' garners six nominations, including Best Supporting Actress for Mo'Nique
