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News & Notes for October 24, 2005

Reversing Technology's Racial Divide

Reversing Technology's Racial Divide

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Jack Kemp: Ex-Felons Should Have Voting Rights

Jack Kemp: Ex-Felons Should Have Voting Rights

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Roundtable: Ex-Felons and Voting, CIA Leak Case

Roundtable: Ex-Felons and Voting, CIA Leak Case

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A Tribute to Jazz Vocalist Shirley Horn

A Tribute to Jazz Vocalist Shirley Horn

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Black Students and the Future of Technology

Black Students and the Future of Technology

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Run-D.M.C.'s Reverend Run Goes Solo

Run-D.M.C.'s Reverend Run Goes Solo

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News & Notes for October 21, 2005

Public Surveillance: Security vs. Privacy, Part 1

Public Surveillance: Security vs. Privacy, Part 1

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Public Surveillance: Security vs. Privacy, Part 2

Public Surveillance: Security vs. Privacy, Part 2

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Roundtable: Minimum Wage, NBA Dress Code

Roundtable: Minimum Wage, NBA Dress Code

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Remembering My Youth, Through Baseball

Remembering My Youth, Through Baseball

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Sam Fine, 'Makeup Artist to the Stars'

Sam Fine, 'Makeup Artist to the Stars'

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'Game Day': Kids' Book from NFL Star Siblings

'Game Day': Kids' Book from NFL Star Siblings

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News & Notes for October 20, 2005

Challenges Facing Young Black Men

Challenges Facing Young Black Men

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Roundtable: Young and Black in America

Roundtable: Young and Black in America

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Bill Cosby Takes his Message to Compton

Bill Cosby Takes his Message to Compton

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Political Corner: Harriet Miers, CIA Leak Case

Political Corner: Harriet Miers, CIA Leak Case

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Going Mobile: Choosing a Cell Phone, Part 2

Going Mobile: Choosing a Cell Phone, Part 2

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News & Notes for October 19, 2005

Philadelphia Preps for Pricey Winter Season

Philadelphia Preps for Pricey Winter Season

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Winter Heating

Winter Heating

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Roundtable: School Segregation, Gulf Coast Immigration

Roundtable: School Segregation, Gulf Coast Immigration

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Delphi Bankruptcy and the Effects on Detroit

Delphi Bankruptcy and the Effects on Detroit

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Going Mobile: Choosing a Cell Phone, Part 1

Going Mobile: Choosing a Cell Phone, Part 1

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'Our Music': New Reggae from Burning Spear

'Our Music': New Reggae from Burning Spear

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News & Notes for October 18, 2005

Can Republicans Pull Out of 'GOP Slump'?

Can Republicans Pull Out of 'GOP Slump'?

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Roundtable: GOP Troubles, Gulf Coast Immigration

Roundtable: GOP Troubles, Gulf Coast Immigration

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In Search of the Republican Party

In Search of the Republican Party

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2005 Black Movie Awards

2005 Black Movie Awards

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'A Time to Love': Stevie Wonder's Musical Plea

'A Time to Love': Stevie Wonder's Musical Plea

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