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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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VIDEO: It's Probably a Very Refreshing Beverage. Or Something.
Our colleagues at NewsOne stumbled over a gem...
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H-U-B-B-U-B: The President's Remarks to Students
Here are the president's remarks, replete with motivational bon mots and Nazi propaganda...
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Trouble Brews as Drought Devastates Kenya
In the midst of a devastating drought, Kenyan agriculture and tourism dwindles as inter-tribal conflict rises...
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VIDEO: Howard University Students Demand Better Treatment
These kids aren't joking...
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Hope He Had Insurance: Dude Has Finger Bitten Off at Health Care Rally
Homie really needs that public option now...
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Finally: Michael Jackson Interred at Forest Lawn
After ten weeks, the King of Pop has found his final resting place...
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Fly Like an Eagle: Vick Eligible to Play Week 3
Goodell: "Hopefully we can have a success story here, which would be good for society in general..."
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VIDEO: Football Player Tackles Gun-Wielding Girl, Saves Students
Kaleb Eulls subdued the girl as their classmates fled...
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Spelman Student Killed by Stray Bullet
The victim, Jasmine Lynn, of Kansas City was struck by a bullet from a nearby altercation...
