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Rangel Defiant
You might not know it from his reaction after the U.S. House of Representatives announced plans to pursue formal charges against him for ethical violations, but Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) is in a heap of trouble. “This may sound corny,” he told reporters, “but at long last, sunshine has pierced through this cloud that’s been…
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Andre 'Hawk' Dawson Headed to Cooperstown
Andre “Hawk” Dawson is headed to Cooperstown, where he will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Dawson played 21 years in the major leagues, including six with the Chicago Cubs (1987-1992). Dawson has earned the respect of his fellow players because of his strength, tenacity and commitment to the sport. After he rejected…
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The Angriest Black Republican in Florida
One hundred days away from the November election, it seems increasingly likely that at least one—if not two or three—African American Republicans will win seats in the House on Election Day. South Carolina’s Tim Scott is practically a lock, making him the first black Republican congressional representative to serve since Oklahoman JC Watts retired in…
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The Root's Mad Men Black-People Counter
Season 4, Episode 9: The man who mugs Roger and Joan on an New York street. Season 4, Episode 10: Toni, the Playboy Bunny who is Lane’s girlfriend. Season 4, Episode 11: None. We guess after the literal beating Lane took over his relationship with Toni, they needed a breather. Season 4, Episode 12: We’re…
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Memories of Mad Men
When I watch Mad Men, I’m taken back to my summer job after high school in the mid-1960s. I worked at an insurance company in midtown Manhattan whose office looked a lot like the set of the popular television show. The men wore ties and white shirts. The women wore dresses and heels — and…
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Elisabeth Hasselback Grills Shirley Sherrod on The View
Fresh from the “Are you still talking?” file, The View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck is learning what the USDA and many others already know: Shirley Sherrod is a fighter. On Thursday’s episode of The View, Hasselbeck grilled the woman at the center of the debacle seen and heard ’round the world. Sherrod not only defended all…
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Pentagon Officials Tied to Child Pornography
Trouble is brewing at the Pentagon. Several Pentagon and defense contractors, including some with high-level clearance, are being investigated for possessing child pornography. The alleged misconduct has been under investigation since 2002. Some cases have been prosecuted, others have been dropped and some remain open. There are no words. Read more at AOL News. —Nsenga…
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'Good' Credit Goes 'Bad'
As tuitions rise, the need for student loans is increasing. Some view it as “good” debt because it can lead to a higher income. But in truth, student loans are considered to be a “toxic” type of loan because of the relentess compounding of interest by lenders. There is an estimated $730 billion in outstanding…
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Cases Where Race Spurred a Rush to Judgment
Shirley Sherrod was a victim of one of the fastest rushes to judgment ever — followed by a rush to redress — in two whirlwind days. A deceptively edited video hit the Internet that appeared to show the USDA staffer at a NAACP event, admitting to racism against a white farmer. The NAACP immediately denounced…