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How to Be the Black Friend
Comedian Baratunde Thurston breaks it down in his memoir, How to Be Black.
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No Playing It Safe for Denzel Washington
The actor plays the villain and performs his own stunts in his new action thriller, Safe House.
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Film Takes a New Look at the Motor City
The Root Recommends: A new documentary that looks at how Detroit's politics may have ruined Michigan's largest city.
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He's Ditching Me on Valentine's Day
Ask Demetria: If he's making excuses to be somewhere else, his heart may not belong to you.
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Watch This: First Lady Shouts Out Black Women
Her Black History Month message: Celebrate heroes, honor women of today, and reinvest in those around us.
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Obama's Day, Feb. 10: Signing Act Sponsored by Giffords
President Obama will sign the Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012.
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Study: Education Gap Growing Between Rich, Poor
Achievements gaps have decreased between black and white children, while those between rich and poor students have increased.
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Black History Month Tough on Black Folks
Keeping up with Black History Month activities is demanding, rewarding -- and absolutely necessary.
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Banana Suits and Monkey Noises at School Basketball Game
Players at a Pittsburgh high school allegedly called a team of predominantly black players "cotton pickers" and "monkeys."
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Students' Art Shows Violent Images of Obama
The NAACP blasts a Louisiana school for trying to instill hate in the hearts of its students.
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Loose Ball: Self-Pity Won't Work for LeBron
Taking a "woe is me" approach is the wrong avenue for Miami Heat superstar LeBron James.
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Rep: Bush Jr. and Sr. the Real Food Stamp Presidents
Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois slams Gingrich's claim that Obama is the food stamp president.
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Chicago Teachers Allege Discrimination
In today's link roundup: The Chicago Teachers Union says layoffs targeted black teachers. Plus: Is GLAAD bullying Roland Martin?
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Planned Parenthood Focuses on Black Women
A new documentary illustrates "completely unacceptable" disparities.
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