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What Black High School Grads Need to Hear
Show Me the Numbers: Graduation speakers often opt for tough love. Here's what they should say instead.
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10 Pieces of Advice for Postcollege Life
She Matters: This writer wishes someone had told her these things at her commencement.
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Celebrating Race in the Renaissance
Image of the Week: What's the meaning behind this 16th-century cameo featuring a black and a white face?
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IRS Apology for Tea Party Racists?
If any other group called for the government's demise, the GOP would have a fit.
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The Speech: President Obama Celebrates Martin Luther King
The entire Obama crew attended services at "a church formed by freed slaves, whose founding pastor had worn the union blue...."
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Security Fears Mount in Post-Quake Haiti
"Desperate Haitians scrambled Sunday to find food and water and guarded their meager possessions..."
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Mo'Nique is Golden
Mo'Nique took the Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Precious'...
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The Smoking Gun Gives Wyclef's Organization the Side Eye
Wyclef might have some explaining to do when it comes to Yele...
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Read/React: A Discussion on Dialect
John McWhorter and Glenn Loury further the discussion on Black dialect and what it is to be Negro...
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Terror Trial Comes to DC
Does Riduan Isamuddin's trial demonstrate the effectiveness of torture?
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Check It Out: A Reminder on Haiti
Jay Smooth of Ill Doctrine discusses our historical responsibility toward Haiti...
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Arenas Charged with Felony Gun Possession
As part of his plea deal, Arenas is expected to receive little to no jail time...
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DC Superior Court Goes Mutombo on Gay Marriage Referendum
The Court ruled "same-sex marriage opponents do not have a right to hold a public referendum on whether those marriages should be legal in the District..."
