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News & Notes for October 24, 2007

Jesse Jackson, Jr. Helps Obama Win Black Vote

Jesse Jackson, Jr. Helps Obama Win Black Vote

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Politics Round-Up: Jindal Wins La. Race

Politics Round-Up: Jindal Wins La. Race

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Politics Round-Up: Calif. Emergency Response

Politics Round-Up: Calif. Emergency Response

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Comparing Katrina, California Evacuations

Comparing Katrina, California Evacuations

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Bloggers' Rountdable: Obama/McClurkin Controversy

Bloggers' Rountdable: Obama/McClurkin Controversy

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Bloggers' Roundtable: Brits Stop, Search

Bloggers' Roundtable: Brits Stop, Search

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Black Ministers Take on AIDS

Black Ministers Take on AIDS

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News & Notes for October 23, 2007

Race and Intelligence: Is There a Link?

Race and Intelligence: Is There a Link?

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Race and Intelligence: Politicizing the Findings

Race and Intelligence: Politicizing the Findings

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Africa Update: Lucky Dube Investigation

Africa Update: Lucky Dube Investigation

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Africa Update: North Africa

Africa Update: North Africa

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Reading, Writing and Military Recruitment?

Reading, Writing and Military Recruitment?

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Marley's 'Exodus' 30 Years Later

Marley's 'Exodus' 30 Years Later

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StoryCorps Griot: Childhood Weighed Down

StoryCorps Griot: Childhood Weighed Down

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News & Notes for October 22, 2007

Solution for Nagging Overdraft Fees?

Solution for Nagging Overdraft Fees?

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Bloggers' Roundtable: Nas' Album Title

Bloggers' Roundtable: Nas' Album Title

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Three Doctors Form Lasting 'Bond'

Three Doctors Form Lasting 'Bond'

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Jonathan Butler on His Artistic Journey

Jonathan Butler on His Artistic Journey

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News & Notes for October 19, 2007

Reporters' Roundtable: SCHIP Vote

Reporters' Roundtable: SCHIP Vote

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Lifestyle & Entertainment Round-Up

Lifestyle & Entertainment Round-Up

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Honoring Black Female Filmmakers

Honoring Black Female Filmmakers

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Snapshots: Fashion Forward

Snapshots: Fashion Forward

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DJ Rekha Fusing Native, New Sounds

DJ Rekha Fusing Native, New Sounds

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Angie Stone Talks 'Love and War'

Angie Stone Talks 'Love and War'

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News & Notes for October 18, 2007

Is Hanging a Noose a Hate Crime?

Is Hanging a Noose a Hate Crime?

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What Do Nooses Signify?

What Do Nooses Signify?

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Unsung Civil Rights Hero: Charney Bromberg

Unsung Civil Rights Hero: Charney Bromberg

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Unsung Civil Rights Hero: Myrlie Evers Williams

Unsung Civil Rights Hero: Myrlie Evers Williams

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Myrlie Evers Williams Interview: Part II

Myrlie Evers Williams Interview: Part II

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Sports Update: Kobe Drama

Sports Update: Kobe Drama

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Responding to Your Letters

Responding to Your Letters

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