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News & Notes for November 21, 2008

Barbara Lee To Lead Congressional Black Caucus

Barbara Lee To Lead Congressional Black Caucus

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Roundtable: Cities Ask For Part Of Bailout Package

Roundtable: Cities Ask For Part Of Bailout Package

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Understanding Racial Perceptions

Understanding Racial Perceptions

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More Black Stars To Come Out Of The Closet?

More Black Stars To Come Out Of The Closet?

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News & Notes for November 20, 2008

Dems Scrutinize Bush's Midnight Regulations

Dems Scrutinize Bush's Midnight Regulations

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Inside The Thorny Landscape Of Racial Stereotypes

Inside The Thorny Landscape Of Racial Stereotypes

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Roundtable: Obama Jumps In College Football Fray

Roundtable: Obama Jumps In College Football Fray

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Responding To Your Letters

Responding To Your Letters

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News & Notes for November 19, 2008

After Election, Democrats Reconcile With Lieberman

After Election, Democrats Reconcile With Lieberman

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Are You On Obama Mania Overload?

Are You On Obama Mania Overload?

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Roundtable: Assessing The State Of The Black World

Roundtable: Assessing The State Of The Black World

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Obama Family Juggling Private Life With Public Eye

Obama Family Juggling Private Life With Public Eye

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Country Music Finds New Star In Darius Rucker

Country Music Finds New Star In Darius Rucker

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News & Notes for November 18, 2008

Steele Says Gingrich Backs His Run For RNC Chair

Steele Says Gingrich Backs His Run For RNC Chair

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Africa Update: Somali Pirates Take Supertanker

Africa Update: Somali Pirates Take Supertanker

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Soweto Gospel Choir Inspiring New Audiences

Soweto Gospel Choir Inspiring New Audiences

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Jonestown Remembered By Those Who Were There

Jonestown Remembered By Those Who Were There

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News & Notes for November 17, 2008

G-20 Leaders Convene, Tackle Global Money Crisis

G-20 Leaders Convene, Tackle Global Money Crisis

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Roundtable: Obama Transition Reflecting Change?

Roundtable: Obama Transition Reflecting Change?

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Taking The Comedy Of 'Basic Training' To The Stage

Taking The Comedy Of 'Basic Training' To The Stage

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Edelman Issues Challenge On Commitment To Kids

Edelman Issues Challenge On Commitment To Kids

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