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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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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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5 Suspects Arraigned in Bronx Teen Shooting
16-year old Carvette Gentles and four others have been charged with attempted murder...
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Check It Out: AG Holder Says He's Not Scared
Khalid Sheik Mohammed and friends are not characters the attorney general fears...
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Obama to Iran, North Korea: HEY! Knock It Off!
The president is none too pleased with their nuclear shenanigans...
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Caster Semenya to Keep World Championship Gold
The runner at the center of a gender-testing controversy will retain her 800-meter gold...
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File Under "Not Hilarious": Thinly-Veiled Death Threats
It may seem hilarious to talk about killing the president of the United States of America, but it's not...
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Black Women Need to Get Breast Cancer Screenings OFTEN
Even if new breast cancer guidelines say otherwise...
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Remember That Time the 9/11 Plotters Never Ever Got Out of Jail?
Adam Serwer does...
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Mind Your Tweet Game, Kids
Because what you say in 140-characters can get you legal hot water...

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