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15 Obscure Facts About 'Menace II Society'
On the film's 20th anniversary, find out the truth about Tupac's involvement and more.
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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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UN Report: 100 Villagers Massacred in Congo
This is the latest in a string of violent acts committed by the Lord's Resistance Army.
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In Mourning Coal Miners, A Glimpse of What America Can Be
For Dr. William Turner, the funeral ceremony for the West Virginia coal miners was a sobering and inspiring experience.
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Authorities Look for Culprits of Failed Times Square Bomb
The device failed and now authorities are on the hunt for the individuals responsible.
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King James Rules Again
LeBron James takes home his second straight MVP trophy in a landslide.
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Wal-Mart Greeter Becomes Face of Class Action History
Wal-Mart greeter Betty Dukes is the face of the largest gender bias class action suit in U.S. history.
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VIDEO: Watch Obama at White House Correspondents' Dinner
POTUS brings his A-game, cracks jokes about approval rating and mocks Biden's f-bomb.
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AZ Immigration Law Fuels Protests in 80 Cities
On May Day thousands demonstrated against rules they say will lead to racial profiling.
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A Former Treasury Boss 'Cuddled' With Her?
Says she was also fired over her dealings with a second former treasury boss. Oh, that Iris Mack!
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Arizona: The No Mexicans, Dogs Okay State Welcomes You
Vox Africanus speaks on Arizona's controversial immigration law.
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The Top 10 Black Celeb Philanthropists of All Time
These ten pay more than lip service to giving back.
