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Obama at Morehouse: Try Another Listen
You might find that attacks on his commencement speech -- a hit among graduates -- missed the mark.
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Oklahoma and Defense of Big Government
The GOP's notion of "self-reliance" won't hold up after disaster hits one of the nation's poorest states.
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'Scandal' Withdrawal: It's a Real Thing
Here's what the ABC drama's obsessed fans plan to do with their time now that its second season is over.
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Yes, Fried-Chicken Jokes Are Racist
Golfer Sergio Garcia's jab at Tiger Woods is subtle racism at its finest.
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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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Obama Administration: All Over HBCU Graduations
The president and those in his closest circle are speaking to black college graduates across the country. On Friday the first lady delivered remarks at Bowie State's commencement.
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