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News & Notes for November 23, 2006

Billionaire Ibrahim's Major Push for African Leadership

Billionaire Ibrahim's Major Push for African Leadership

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Award Offers Millions for Good Governance In Africa

Award Offers Millions for Good Governance In Africa

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Roundtable: The State of Black Humor

Roundtable: The State of Black Humor

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Meat Free with Carnivorous Relatives on Thanksgiving

Meat Free with Carnivorous Relatives on Thanksgiving

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'Apprentice' Runner-Up on Black Power in Business

'Apprentice' Runner-Up on Black Power in Business

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Looking for Suet, the Main Ingredient

Looking for Suet, the Main Ingredient

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News & Notes for November 22, 2006

Reflections on African-American Giving

Reflections on African-American Giving

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African-American Institutional Philanthropy

African-American Institutional Philanthropy

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Roundtable: Obama's Iraq Plan, Trouble on the Border

Roundtable: Obama's Iraq Plan, Trouble on the Border

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Thanksgiving Dinners and Remembering Mom

Thanksgiving Dinners and Remembering Mom

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Black Vegetarians Offer Tips for Going Meat Free

Black Vegetarians Offer Tips for Going Meat Free

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Revisiting Louis Armstrong in the Context of Civil Rights

Revisiting Louis Armstrong in the Context of Civil Rights

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News & Notes for November 21, 2006

Census Figures Point to Climbing Racial Disparities

Census Figures Point to Climbing Racial Disparities

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Roundtable: Rangel Pushes Draft, Michael Richards' Tirade

Roundtable: Rangel Pushes Draft, Michael Richards' Tirade

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Letters

Letters

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Donna Richardson-Joyner: Mixing Faith and Fitness

Donna Richardson-Joyner: Mixing Faith and Fitness

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'The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle'

'The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle'

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News & Notes for November 20, 2006

First Muslim Congressman Prepares to Take Seat in Congress

First Muslim Congressman Prepares to Take Seat in Congress

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Roundtable: Hospitals and the Homeless; O.J.'s Return

Roundtable: Hospitals and the Homeless; O.J.'s Return

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Beyond Legal Definitions, What Makes a Family?

Beyond Legal Definitions, What Makes a Family?

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R&B Artist John Legend: 'Once Again'

R&B Artist John Legend: 'Once Again'

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News & Notes for November 17, 2006

Michigan Takes Stance Against Affirmative Action

Michigan Takes Stance Against Affirmative Action

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'Newsweek' Story Examines Ending Affirmative Action

'Newsweek' Story Examines Ending Affirmative Action

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New House Majority Whip James Clyburn

New House Majority Whip James Clyburn

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Roundtable: Black Caucus Moves, Students Take Back 'Coon'

Roundtable: Black Caucus Moves, Students Take Back 'Coon'

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A First-Person View on Saving Affirmative Action

A First-Person View on Saving Affirmative Action

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In L.A., Residential Tutoring Centers Pay Off

In L.A., Residential Tutoring Centers Pay Off

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Breaking Down the Michigan-Ohio State Game

Breaking Down the Michigan-Ohio State Game

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