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Alabama County May Change Voting Rights
Shelby, which is challenging Section 5, has changed, but voter advocates say work is still needed.
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Educated Black Women Do Find Husbands
She Matters: A revived story sparks an age-old debate about going to college versus getting married.
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Da Vinci's Patron -- as a Black Man?
Image of the Week: This 15th-century piece depicts an Italian duke as the embodiment of his nickname, "The Moor."
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What Is Juneteenth?
100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: Learn about the most popular annual celebration of black emancipation.
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The Civil Rights Movement's Unfinished Business
Green for All promotes MLK's Dream in the Green era...
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The Speech: President Obama Celebrates Martin Luther King
The entire Obama crew attended services at "a church formed by freed slaves, whose founding pastor had worn the union blue...."
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Security Fears Mount in Post-Quake Haiti
"Desperate Haitians scrambled Sunday to find food and water and guarded their meager possessions..."
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Mo'Nique is Golden
Mo'Nique took the Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Precious'...
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The Smoking Gun Gives Wyclef's Organization the Side Eye
Wyclef might have some explaining to do when it comes to Yele...
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Read/React: A Discussion on Dialect
John McWhorter and Glenn Loury further the discussion on Black dialect and what it is to be Negro...
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Terror Trial Comes to DC
Does Riduan Isamuddin's trial demonstrate the effectiveness of torture?
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Check It Out: A Reminder on Haiti
Jay Smooth of Ill Doctrine discusses our historical responsibility toward Haiti...
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Arenas Charged with Felony Gun Possession
As part of his plea deal, Arenas is expected to receive little to no jail time...
