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A Birmingham Prom 50 Years in the Making
Class of '63 finally gets a ball that was denied to those who participated in the Children's March.
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Intimate Look at the Williams Sisters
Director explains how Venus and Serena doc explores the way their enigmatic dad shaped their lives.
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Help! My Black Nephew Thinks He's Yellow
Our Race Manners columnist answered your burning questions in a Reddit Ask Me Anything. Check out her answers!
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19 Things Every HBCU Grad Knows
Because you learn quickly that it's nothing like A Different World. At all.
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Blog Noir: "Skinny People Shop at Whole Foods"
Over on Think Progress, Jamelle Bouie explores the link between poverty and obesity and says the problem goes beyond access to healthy food.
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Bloody Gorgeous: Naomi Campbell's Blood Diamond Link to Be Investigated
Prosecutors want to know if the supermodel received uncut stones from former Liberian president Charles Taylor.
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Henrietta Lacks' Grave Finally Given Headstone
The grave of one of the most important women in scientific research has finally been marked.
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Malawi Gay Couple Pardoned
President Bingu wu Mutharika pardoned the couple who had been jailed for getting engaged.
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Supreme Court Rules Suspects Must Explicitly Say They Want to Remain Silent
Suspects must now declare that they wish to remain silent to stop an interrogation.
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Al and Tipper Gore Announce Separation
After 40 years, Al and Tipper Gore have decided to part ways.
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Israeli Military Sort of Admits Error in Bungled Raid
The actions on the flotilla went wrong and the Israeli military sort of, kind of concedes that
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Blacks in Memphis Feeling Unfamiliar Pinch of Economic Struggle
After decades of gains, many are falling on economic hard times.
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With Egyptian Help, Activists Send New Boat to Challenge Gaza Blockade
Egypt has opened its side of the Gaza border to allow activists to send another relief vessel.
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Listen Up! Following Teen's Death, Chicago School Says Climate Has Improved
Months after the beating death of Derrion Albert, some students and faculty say, despite remaining fear, things at the school have turned around slowly.
