Roots
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NActor Ben Vereen and actress Olivia Cole, leaving for Tennessee after they have been released from slavery in the television drama, Roots.

News Headlines: Feb. 6, 2007

Talk About It:
Sacramento Bee: Can Movies Teach Us About African-American History? — "The answer to the question: Can movies or television teach us anything useful about African-American history? It's a qualified yes. Some movies and TV series have succeeded in getting the story right, or at least better."

This is a question worth exploring — since we are in the midst of Black History Month and as News & Notes focuses on blacks in film during our month-long series.

What films do you think have most honestly and fairly portrayed African-American life?

Election 2008:
Politico: Obama Claims Delegate Lead

Boston Globe: Latinos Show Clout, Boost Clinton

AP: McCain Aiming for GOP Unity

Nation:
AP: Tornadoes Rip Through South, Killing 48

Originator Times: Black Church Tries to Prevent Foreclosures

Times and Democrat: 'Prevention is Power' on Black HIV/AIDS Day

World:
New York Times: Chad's Capital Eerily Quiet as Rebellion Falters

AP: Kenya Opposition Threatens New Rallies

Toronto Star: Effort to Stop Afrocentric School Fails

Op-Ed:
Dawn Turner Trice: What Is This Race Teaching Our Girls?

Politico: 'Old Harlem Lives'