ColorOfChange.org | Tell Mississippi officials to stop profit-driven prison abuse

Teenagers and young men locked up at the youth prison in Walnut Grove, Mississippi live in a nightmarishly abusive and violent environment.

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Analysis: Ironies Abound in Obama's Big Victory

Obama produced moments rich in irony during a five-day span - from Thursday morning to the wee hours of Monday – as he put his thumb in the eyes and plugs in the mouths of Donald Trump and other birthers by releasing his long-form birth certificate, poisoned any chance of  …

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NC Racial Justice Act Under Attack

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Marc Ambinder (September 01, 2008) - Palin And The Alaska Independence Party

Here is some interesting information relating to Gov. Palin and her relationship with the Alaska Independence Party. America, you answer the question.

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The Origins of 'Being Black in America'

Race, civics, and economics have particularly permeated the perception of Black America-internally and externally. When the first Africans were brought to the shores of North America in what was to become Jamestown, Va., the Virginia Company of London, England shipped them.

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Will Democrats unite behind Barack Obama?

The question early on was whether White America was ready to support a Black presidential candidate and the answer seemed to be "yes" given Sen. Barack Obama's big win in Iowa, his Super Tuesday success and now, his position as the leader of the Democratic Party.

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You're not with Jesus if you're not with the poor

DALLAS (NNPA) - The annual "Facing Poverty in America Summit," held recently at Friendship-West Baptist Church, focused on the various social effects resulting from the significant number of Americans—especially Black Americans—who are living below poverty.

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Africa: U.S. Senators Block Key HIV/Aids Legislation

A group of United States senators is blocking a bill that would help HIV/Aids patients in Africa and around the world, and could postpone the bill's passage until next year. The bill reauthorizes and expands on previous legislation to fight HIV/Aids, under which the program know …

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On a mission to save Black boys

CHICAGO (FinalCall.com) - Phillip Jackson was blunt: The first-class prisons are there, the juvenile offender lock-ups are there, but first-class education and opportunity are not available for young Black males.

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Why Blue Collar Whites Vote Against Themselves

Election pundits have repeatedly asked why Barack Obama has trouble attracting blue collar Whites as if he created the problem and could solve it. Hillary is seldom asked why Blacks don't vote for her, a problem she could solve.

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Over-medicated and underserved

The Rev. Fred Shaw, Jr., of the Basic Life Institute in Compton, Calif., has been working with troubled youth and gang-bangers for over a decade. But as he tries to help them turn their lives around, the specter of drugs has surfaced.

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Winston-Salem Chronicle - Record-setting class completes WSSU journey

Winston Salem State University has graduated its largest class in history. Nearly 800 degree candidates danced, cried, hugged, squealed and laughed their way across the stage at the Lawrence Joel Veteren's Memorial Coliseum.

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NAACP Poised to Select New President

As the NAACP, the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the United States, prepares to select a new president the question asked is two-fold.

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The Religious Cancer of Racism

With so much debate taking place over understanding Black Liberation Theology, highlighted by the comments of the Rev. Wright, former pastor of Trinity Church of Christ, I thought it to be helpful for those seeking an understanding to post this article by Dr.

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Youth Afro-American Unemployment

This article highlights an area that demands the attention of each presidential candidate and those seeking state offices as well. I do, however disagree with the reason given in the article for Black youth unemployment.

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