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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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Witness Says Michael Jackson's Doctor Delayed CPR
As the singer lay dying, Conrad Murray allegedly rushed around the house to collect vials.
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Yes He Did
With 20 pens in hand and Marcelas Owens at his side, Obama made health care reform the law of the land.
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Who Will Star in Tyler Perry's Version of 'For Colored Girls ...'
Take a look at the women who will be leading the big screen adaptation of the acclaimed choreopoem.
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Critics of Baby Einstein Evicted
Former 'Cosby Show' consultant Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint says Disney pressed the landlord to get rid of them.
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Tweets Call for Obama's Assassination
Here's a twist: At least one of the alleged plotters is black.
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Clyburn Receives Racist Faxes With Nooses
Things get ugly for the House Democratic whip in the wake of the health care bill.
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Racially Skewed School Suspensions Spark Lawsuit
N.C. claim: 'Zero tolerance' of scuffles, profanity, and such disproportionately used with poor black students.
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Somebody Give Glenn Beck a History Lesson!
Fox News show host knocks civil rights icon John Lewis for 'comparing' himself to a civil rights activist.
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Texas Lawmaker Behind 'Baby Killer' Outburst Revealed
He also has the nerve to be a sponsor of the infamous "Birther Bill."
