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Soyinka on 'Obscene' Push for Achebe Nobel
A Nigerian Nobel laureate wants fans of the late fellow writer to table calls for a posthumous prize.
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Child-Support Laws: A Boon for Gold Diggers?
Experts say that flaws in the system punish poor parents and motivate others to have kids for money.
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Doggie Racism Is Real! Here's How to Deal
Race Manners: Maybe your friends' pets are doing you a favor? At least now your social circle can't ignore race.
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What Black High School Grads Need to Hear
Show Me the Numbers: Graduation speakers often opt for tough love. Here's what they should say instead.
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Watch This: First Lady Speaks of Hunger for Education
During her address at Bowie State University, she reflected on its founding in 1865 saying, "Back then, people were hungry to learn."
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Watch This: Glenn Beck: NAACP Is a 'Joke'
In response to former NAACP Chairman Julian Bond's comment that the IRS's actions were legimate, the conservative radio host railed against the entire organization.
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Morehouse to Graduate Father and Son on Sunday
Dorian Joyner Sr. and Jr. spent three years together on campus.
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Philly Ex-Offender Job Fair Nixed After Too Many Show
More than 3,700 job seekers overwhelmed the Municipal Services Building in Center City for a job fair on Friday morning.
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How Foreclosure Undermined Black and Brown Wealth
Colorlines' Imara Jones hopes that someone is paying attention to a recent report on how to fix the policy mess's impact on communities of color.
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Where's the Apology for Susan Rice?
Emails released this week vindicate the former secretary of state hopeful. MSNBC's Morgan Whitaker, producer at the Rev. Al Sharpton's PoliticsNation, asks where the Republicans are who accused her of incompetence and worse.
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Angelina's Announcement: What It Means for Black Women
Dr. Aletha Maybank wonders in a piece for Ebony whether the celebrity-inspired buzz around prevention will help reduce racial disparities in treatment.
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Black Twitter, Let's Make Some Noise!
We're introducing The Chatterati, our new social media tool, and we need your help!
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Report: Beyoncé Is Pregnant Again
According to E! News' sources, the rumors are true: She and Jay-Z are expecting their second child.
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