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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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Iraq to Blackwater: You May Go Now
They didn't appreciate Blackwater being...Blackwater.
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Kadaffi Fails in Second Attempt to Chair African Union
His first term ended unceremoniously and his attempt to chair a second was quickly snuffed out.
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John Mayer Makes Fewer Black Friends After Playboy Interview
He has some...interesting thoughts on "hood passes" and his manhood's racial preference.
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Ali Met with Klan Before Thrilla in Manila
A new documentary discusses this and more.
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Check It Out: Michelle Obama on Sarah Palin on Larry King Live
The First Lady stays classy discussing health care on Larry King Live.
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Tweets from the Storm
HuffPo contributor Bob Cesca noticed something interesting as the snow continues to pile.
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Family Affair: "Serious About Adopting from Haiti? Start Now"
Over on Double X, KJ Dell'Antonia explains what needs to be done to adopt a Haitian child in need.
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Listen Up! "$7.2B for Broadband Largely Unallocated"
Applicants for the funding say large telecom companies are attempting to block projects.
