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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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Blog Noir: Disappointment Is the Recurrent Black
One blogger responds to the Washington Post profile of Helena Andrews.
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Obama Grades Himself During Oprah Christmas Special
President Obama gives himself on a grade on the job done so far...
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Check It Out: Obama a Tad Lathered Up
On 60 Minutes, President Obama talks Afghanistan and takes exception with those who question the emotion behind his West Point Address...
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Rwandan Journalist Gets Life Sentence
Valerie Bemeriki encouraged Hutus to slaughter Tutsis in 1994...
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Whistling Dixie: Race Barriers in Post-Obama South
The post-racial memo hasn't really reached below the Mason-Dixon...
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Check It Out: Kennedy Center Honorees at the White House
The White House holiday party had punch and everything!
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As a Matter of Fact, Don't 'Be a Tiger'
Consulting firm Accenture says Tiger is no longer the right rep...
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Black, Successful and Lonely
Author Helena Andrews outlines the plight of many D.C. female singles...
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