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IRS Apology for Tea Party Racists?
If any other group called for the government's demise, the GOP would have a fit.
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Which Slave Sailed Himself to Freedom?
100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: Life took him from a daring sea escape to a stint in Congress.
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I'm Creole. Why Do I Have South Asian DNA?
Tracing Your Roots: Several reasons could explain a questioner's surprising genetic testing results.
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School a Beacon of Hope in Nigeria
At a university in Yola, graduates offer a glimpse of a promising future in a strife-torn region.
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Peaceful Resolution to Aeromexico Hijacking
Five to seven men are in custody after hijacking a flight out of Cancun....
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Sudanese Woman, Imprisoned for Wearing Pants, Freed
Lubna Ahmed al-Hussein was released after the Sudanese journalist union paid a $200 fine...
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Honoring Dead Son's Wish, Parents Wed at the End of His Funeral
Asa Hill, who sustained fatal injuries in car wreck, had his wish fulfilled...
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A Tribute for MJ, Ratings for MTV
Janet Jackson will be on hand to honor her brother September 13th at MTV's Video Music Awards...
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Rare Air: Former NC State Star to Be Jordan's HOF Presenter
In a surprise move, Michael Jordan has chosen David Thompson to present him at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony...
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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...
