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10 Slavery Facts You Won't Find in 'Django'
In the last few weeks, Quentin Tarantino’s spaghetti Western slave film, Django Unchained, has been dissected in almost every way possible. But Colorlines editor Imara Jones adds a number of tidbits that the average film buff might not know about the economic ramifications of that movie’s slavery backdrop. Though sadistic and macabre, the plain truth…
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What's Behind Africa's Growing Popularity?
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond writes in Ebony that Africa is experiencing something of a resurgence because, with economic woes in Europe, South America and North America, some are turning to the continent in search of fame and fortune. Is history repeating itself? Discovery Channel’s “Jungle Gold” reality series depicts “rookie American gold miners” seeking their fortunes…
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How Will Obama Tackle Education Reform?
(The Root) — Between now and the inauguration on Jan. 21, The Root will be taking a daily look at the president’s record on a number of policy issues, including his first-term accomplishments and what many Americans hope to see him accomplish in a second term. Today: the educational achievement gap. See previous postings in…
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Saving Our HBCUs From Financial Ruin
In the last several years, in the wake of the Great Recession, the U.S. economy has reinvented itself. Still, some sectors — including HBCUs — aren’t quite back on their feet. Lincoln University President Dr. Robert Jennings writes in Diverse Education that a shortage of funds is causing too many students to drop out. While…
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Feeling Cheated After Cheating
(The Root) — “My ex and I got off to a rough start because he led me on while still with his then-girlfriend. My male best friend has now started going on dates with her. I feel petty for disliking this new relationship, but I’ve always had ill feelings when it came to her. Is…
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Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis Resigns
Another post in the Obama administration is available following Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis’ announcement of her resignation this week. According to the Washington Post, Solis is expected to run for office in Los Angeles County, perhaps as L.A. County supervisor. Solis’s resignation, following the resignation of Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lisa Jackson and the…
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Steroids Flap Costs Barry Bonds Hall of Fame
Retired baseball player Barry Bonds may have missed his chance at entering Baseball’s Hall of Fame. For the first time in nearly two decades, voters at the Baseball Hall of Fame failed to nominate one living entry for the 2013 ceremony. The New York Times writes that this result may be the voters’ way of…
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Biden on Gun Control: 'The President Is Going to Act'
Following the Newtown, Conn., shooting spree that left 20 children dead, Vice President Joe Biden met with victims and gun control supporters on Wednesday. According to NBC News, Biden is hosting a number of meetings this week, including one with Wal-Mart, on behalf of the Obama administration and its upcoming decisions concerning gun control. “If…
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Obama to Nominate Lew as Treasury Secretary
Following reports that Treasury Secreatary Timothy Geithner may not return for President Obama’s second term, the Washington Post reports that the president is expected to be nominate Jacob Lew for the position this week. Lew, the White House chief of staff, was also a behind-the-scenes fixture during the Clinton administration and served as chief operating…
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