African Americans
Black Caucus members call for reform of ethics office
June 3, 2010Close to half the members of the Congressional Black Caucus have called for reform of the recently created Office of Congressional Ethics.
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Nikki Giovanni: rap poetry is part of world literature
June 1, 2010PHILADELPHIA -- Nikki Giovanni, world renowned poet, spoke here in Philadelphia, May 28, as par of Art Sanctuary's 26th Annual Celebration of Black Writing Festival.
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Black trade unionists say no to Arizona hate law
May 28, 2010DETROIT - Forty years ago the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists "woke up" the labor movement to the importance of struggles for justice and peace, and they aren't stopping yet.
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Minority, women farmers’ discrimination suits near settlement
May 27, 2010U.S. government discrimination against minority farmers and women will be a thing of the past if the Obama administration has anything to say about it.
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Austin Is Doing Something about AIDS
May 25, 2010Chicago community comes together to create cultural, educational movement on AIDS awareness.
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