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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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TRANSCRIPT: Obama Gay Rights Speech
The official transcript of President Obama's address at The Human Rights Campaign's 13th Annual National Dinner on Saturday...
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White House is Sick of FOX
It only took nine months, but the Obama administration has finally gotten the memo that the Fox News Network is in fact, not their friend.
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Jump Out Boys, Inc.: Kidnapping Big Business in Kenya
Kidnapping in Kenya is on the rise as citizens go to extremes to make ends meet...
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AUDIO: New MJ Single Released; Tupac Shakur Calls Him "Show Off"
'This Is It' was released early Monday morning on the King of Pop's website...
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While You Were Out: Sen. Panel Approves Patriot Act Extension
Senate Judiciary Committee approves extension of the Patriot Act to protect terror investigations...
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Searching for Water, NASA Busts Out Moonraker Laser
And promptly crash into the moon. Seriously...
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Charlie Rangel'd? The Ethics Investigation Expands
An investigation into Charlie Rangel's personal finances will expand, according to the House ethics committee...
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Butcher Blocked: Uganda Arrests Rwandan Genocide Suspect
Idelphonse Nizeyimana, a former intelligence officer known as 'the Butcher of Butare' , is suspected of taking part in the 1994 Rwandan genocide...
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Bigots Wept: Michelle Obama Has White Ancestors!
Does that mean all those people who had wretched things to say will take them back? Of course not, but it was worth a try...
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Tyler Perry Reveals History of Abuse
The filmmaker and co-poducer of 'Precious' reveals physical and emotional abuse from his childhood...

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