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January 31, 2011 • In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin kicks off the program's February series focused on Black History Month. She notes the similarities between uprisings in the Middle East and the so-called "Great Migration" of 5 million Southern blacks in the U.S. fleeing to other parts of the nation.

Uprising, 'Great Migration' Offer Lessons In Dignity

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The Night Congress Learned To Couple-Skate

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The Night Congress Learned To Couple-Skate

January 26, 2011 • The idea that members of Congress would tout their commitment to bipartisanship by sitting together struck some as inspired — and others as insipid. But based on appearances alone, viewers could be forgiven for thinking the president .

Jobs, Of Course, But What Else Will Obama Say?

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Jobs, Of Course, But What Else Will Obama Say?

January 23, 2011 • On Tuesday, President Obama will give his State of the Union address. For anyone playing parlor games at home that night, expect words like "jobs" and "competitiveness," but not as many like "Iraq" and "Afghanistan."

Jobs, Of Course, But What Else Will Obama Say?

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The New Republic: It Wasn't About Right Wing Rage

The New Republic

January 11, 2011 • Much of the ire in the aftermath of this weekends shooting in Tucson, Ariz. was directed at conservative political rhetoric. Jonathan Chait of The New Republic argues that this was an isolated event, carried out by someone on the fringes of mainstream society. Political rhetoric is problematic, but it must be addressed separately from this weekend's events.

The New Republic: Angry Speech In A Digital Age

The New Republic

January 11, 2011 • In the days since the horrific shooting in Tucson, Ariz., a debate has raged over the role of angry rhetoric in public discourse. John McWhorter of The New Republic argues that it is technology that fostered this kind of angry speech, and it will be difficult, and perhaps foolish to police the digital world for violent speech.

Should The N-Word Be Purged From Mark Twain’s Classic?

January 7, 2011 • The swearing in of the 112th Congress and the debate over whether the N-word should be removed from Main Twain's classics are two topics under discussion in this week's "Barbershop" roundtable.

Should The N-Word Be Purged From Mark Twain’s Classic?

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Four Ports To Warm A Winter Wine Glass

December 18, 2010 • The sweet, wintry wine is perfect for sipping with cheese or chocolate. Whether you have quiet plans to hibernate by the fire or head out for holiday celebrations, here are a few suggestions for the right port to get you through the cold, cold night.

Four Ports To Warm A Winter Wine Glass

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Study Sees Dip In Black-White Segregation

December 16, 2010 • More than half of the country's 100 largest metropolitan areas have shown some decline in black-white segregation, according to new data by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Brookings Institution. The findings suggest that Milwaukee is the most segregated city in the U.S., when it comes to blacks and whites living together. Atlanta, on the other hand, has made significant strides in racial integration. Host Michel Martin talks to Bill Frey a demographer with the Brookings Institution, who studies urban areas and race.

Study Sees Dip In Black-White Segregation

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Opinion

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Obama’s Compromise Bad For Blacks?

December 8, 2010 • Guest blogger Lester K. Spence says African-Americans should ensure that the next compromise Obama makes isn’t with the Republican Party, but with the black community.

It's All Politics

With Tax Deal, Obama Embraces Clinton's 'Third Way'

December 7, 2010 • ANALYSIS: The deal suggests President Obama may be betting that he can spend the next two years running against popular distaste for both major political parties. That's what President Clinton did on his way to reelection.

Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama

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December 6, 2010 • Barack Hussein Obama was sworn in Jan. 20, 2009, as the 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African-American to hold the nation's highest office. An enthusiastic crowd braved cold temperatures in Washington, D.C., to pack the National Mall for the ceremony.

Swearing-In And Inaugural Speech

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Health

Asian-Americans Disproportionally At Risk For Hepatitis B

December 6, 2010 • Of the more than one million people infected with chronic Hepatitis B in the United States, half are Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control. Members of these communities are seven times more likely than whites to die from the illness.

Asian-Americans Disproportionally At Risk For Hepatitis B

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Opinion

Foreign Policy: Getting An 'F' For Fail In Afghanistan

Foreign Policy

December 6, 2010 • President Obama made a surprise trip to Afghanistan over the weekend, praising the accomplishments of the troops stationed there. But in many cases it is still unclear which U.S. policies are working. Daniel Markey of Foreign Policy argues that the U.S. must end its reliance on Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai if they wish to succeed.

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The Root

December 1, 2010 • In the heyday of the civil rights movement, activism, boycotts, protests and marches were an effective way to bring about change. John McWhorter of The Root argues that those same tactics are needed to fight racism today, and that we need to be proactive in working toward equality.

Monday January 31, 2011

Uprising, 'Great Migration' Offer Lessons In Dignity

Wednesday January 26, 2011

Sunday January 23, 2011

Jobs, Of Course, But What Else Will Obama Say?

Tuesday January 11, 2011

The New Republic

The New Republic

Friday January 7, 2011

Should The N-Word Be Purged From Mark Twain’s Classic?

Saturday December 18, 2010

Four Ports To Warm A Winter Wine Glass

Thursday December 16, 2010

Study Sees Dip In Black-White Segregation

Wednesday December 8, 2010

Tuesday December 7, 2010

Monday December 6, 2010

Swearing-In And Inaugural Speech

Asian-Americans Disproportionally At Risk For Hepatitis B

Foreign Policy

Wednesday December 1, 2010

The Root