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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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More Bad News for Black Media? REPORTS: Essence.com Lays off Digital Staff
Journalsticks is reporting that the vaunted magazine's Web staff has been cut a week after it's relaunch...
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Check It Out: Rihanna Talks Breezy in Upcoming Interview
Rihanna sits down with Diane Sawyer to discuss Chris Brown and last February's assault...
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Obama's Brother: "What Happened in Virginia, Homie?"
He didn't really say that, but he did write a book about his experiences coming up in the world...
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The Right Strikes Back: Hope Takes a Dirt Nap
On the anniversary of a historic presidential victory, we see not everyone is full of the warm fuzzies...
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Police Find 4 Bodies in Rapist's Home; 10 Overall
Authorities on Tuesday charged Anthony Sowell with five counts of aggravated murder after unearthing the bodies of women at his home last week
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BREAKING: Bob McDonnell Takes Virginia Gubernatorial Race
Is this election a referendum on Obama's presidency?
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Check It Out: Cosby Says His Album Would Body 50's
Bill Cosby and the Cosnarati bring the real with "State of Emergency"...
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Some Dems Concerned Over Abortion Provision in Health Care Bill
The passage of the bill is in question as Dems debate insurance-covered abortion...
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Select 10: The Ten Races Worth Watching This Election Day
Virginia and New Jersey's gubernatorial races are just a few the several key races this year...
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Good News for Detroit: Ford Racks Up $997M in Profit
the Dearborn-based automaker today reported net income of $997 million, or 29 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $161 million, or 7 cents per share, a year ago...
