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The 104-year-old organization is working to dispel myths that it's black-only and mired in the past.
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On the African Union's 50th anniversary, ethnic strife and economic competition remain barriers to peace.
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100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: A paper's call for blacks to support the WWII effort had a twist.
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Mixing Dad's advice with sound financial planning can help us regain stability.
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