Since 1989, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., has introduced into each session of Congress a bill called HR 40, Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption
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Conan O'Brien's 2011 commencement address at Dartmouth College was one of those speeches that was so good it drew news coverage. Jason R. Henske/AP hide caption
Thursday
The Edna Karr High School marching band had fewer than 40 members four years ago. Today, more than 80 students march in the band. Keith O'Brien/NPR hide caption
At A New Orleans High School, Marching Band Is A Lifeline For Kids
Saturday
As far as stock images go, this one of Korean barbecue seems pretty tasty. iStockphoto hide caption
Tuesday
Actress Meagan Good and actor Chris Brown present an award during the 37th Annual NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 25, 2006 Kevin Winter/Getty Images hide caption
Monday
This image released by Time shows entertainer Beyoncé on the cover of the magazine's "100 Most Influential People" issue. Time Magazine/AP hide caption
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Hundreds in California rushed to get health insurance just before the deadline. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption
Tuesday
The City College of New York basketball team in 1932. New York Daily News Archive/New York Daily News via Getty Images hide caption
Sunday
Fun fact: The vines that vanilla beans grow on also produce orchids. Malcolm Manners via Flickr hide caption
Tuesday
Nicki Minaj's commercial success over the last decade has stood as an exception to the unwritten rule that women rappers no longer have a place among elite artists. Mike Coppola/Getty Images hide caption
Tuesday
Piers Morgan poses for a portrait backstage during a 2011 press tour. Chris Pizzello/AP hide caption
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Fred Ho practices his baritone saxophone in a dressing room before a performance. Joseph Yoon/Courtesy of Fred Ho hide caption
Iconoclastic Musician Takes Measure Of His Life: 'I Became A Fighter'
Friday
These photos make us think that maybe, it's time we start a Code Switch stock photo database. ... iStockphoto hide caption
Thursday
Clarence Thomas is seen in a high school year book photo, circa 1959. He said that people are more sensitive about race now than they were when he lived in segregated Georgia and was the first black student to attend his school. AP hide caption
Wednesday
Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld appear on NBC News' Today show. Peter Kramer/Getty Images hide caption