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by Charles E. Cobb Jr. onApril 14, 2010
Remembering a student movement that changed America forever.
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by Jack White onApril 9, 2010
The flap over Confederate History Month recalls the mean, mean side of the Old Dominion.
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February 21, 2010
Not forgotten by the Tweeple on the anniversary of his death 45 years ago.
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by Sheryl Huggins Salomon onFebruary 20, 2010
Group's youngest elected leader talks new direction and CBCF drama.
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by Dayo Olopade onFebruary 10, 2010
How a skinny white man from Minnesota earned the right to headline the president’s civil rights concert.
PHOTO GALLERY: A look at the White House performers and guests.
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by Sherrilyn A. Ifill onFebruary 4, 2010
The prestigious lawyers’ site focuses on race and the Supreme Court in February, but the lineup is not very diverse.
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February 4, 2010
The Urban Politico throws down the gauntlet.
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by Mary C. Curtis onJanuary 29, 2010
Remembering the four young men who challenged segregation and launched a movement.
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by Andre Willis onJanuary 18, 2010
Unlike many of his predecessors, King addressed both social reality and spiritual needs.
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January 17, 2010
President Obama is trying to remember the political struggles of blacks in America. He's also trying to win elections.
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