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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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What Was the Double V Campaign?
100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: A paper's call for blacks to support the WWII effort had a twist.
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New York Senate Puts Kibosh on Gay Marriage
Good to see the Church and State staying all separate and such...
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Senators Hopeful about Health Care Reform
They're feeling especially optimistic since they have health insurance either way...
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Iran Prez: I See Your Uranium Enrichment and Raise You More of the Same!
If this wasn't nuclear shenanigans of a possibly violent nature, this would be hilarious...
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Looking For a Job?
Even if you have a degree from a respected school, you should avoid being a Black male whenever possible...
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American Indian Health Care Could Be Upgraded with Reform
The White House and the Congress appear ready to do Indians a solid for a change...
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Little Richard Released from Hospital
The music legend vowed to perform again after hip surgery...
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UPDATE: White House: "Who Said Three Years?"
The White House is giving CNN the Pelosi Face regarding reports of an Afghan timetable...
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Baltimore's Mayor Liked Gift Cards Too Much
Sheila Dixon is apparently a regular Sheriff of Nottingham...
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Check It Out: Chris Rock Puts His Shoe in the Media
He thinks journos are doing Tiger Woods dirty with their coverage of his car crash...
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On World AIDS Day, R. Kelly Wants to Get You 'Pregnant'
This dude is out of this world...
