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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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What Was the Double V Campaign?
100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: A paper's call for blacks to support the WWII effort had a twist.
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Old-School Tips for Better Finances
Mixing Dad's advice with sound financial planning can help us regain stability.
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My Man Wants Me to Drop My Male Bestie
Ask Demetria: A suddenly insecure boyfriend may mean that something's changed in your relationship.
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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Freezes Up During Interview
The woman with so much to say about illegal immigration falls silent.
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Regina King: 'Emmys As White As Ever'
King pens a letter on the Huffington Post about the lack of color at the Emmys.
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D.C. Mayor Fenty Apologizes for 'Aloof Management Style'
The Black Snob asks the question, "Is this a kindler, gentler Fenty?"
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Leela James' Music Takes Us Back to the Future
Her latest cut "Tell Me You Love Me" helps remind us of the relevancy of soul music.
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Tom Joyner Launching Online School for HBCUs
One of the most ardent supporters of HBCUs gets in on the business side.
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Sean Bell's Widow May Run for Office
The New York Daily News is reporting that Nicole Paultre-Bell may be turning to politics.
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The Nation's Dave Zirin Calls Out Bud Selig on Arizona
The Nation's Dave Zirin likens him to Glenn Beck.
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GOP Crows at Obama
Vox Africanus weighs in on Republican criticism of the president.
