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African-American Facts for Week of: January 3, 2016

Annette Johnson - January 6, 2016

Know Your History!Up to the early 20th century, most American knowledge of Black history was limited to the African American struggle through slavery and...

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White tears and irrational fears:Things we shouldn’t take into 2016

Guest Contributor - December 30, 2015

Congrats! It is the most wonderful time of the year … the end of it. I love the New Year’s holiday. The smell of...

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5 prayers for a more positive 2016

Guest Contributor - December 30, 2015

As 2015 ends and 2016 is now upon us, I can’t help but reflect on the past 12 months. Personally, it has been a...

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African-American Facts for Week of: December 27, 2015

Annette Johnson - December 30, 2015

Know Your History!Up to the early 20th century, most American knowledge of Black history was limited to the African American struggle through slavery and...

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New Year’s resolutions for Black America in 2016

Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. NNPA News Wire Columnist - December 28, 2015

Whenever we begin a new calendar year, it can be useful to make New Year’s resolutions to prioritize and focus for the immediate future....

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Dear Justice Scalia: Here’s Why Smart and Black Go Together Well

Eryn Rogers - December 27, 2015

Dear U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia,I have been pondering your comments on the Fisher V. University of Texas case. And I have a...

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Remembering the courage of Mamie Till Mobley

TERRI JETT - December 24, 2015

This is the time of year when we often choose to situate our reflective gaze on a particular memory that determines how we see...

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Year-end reflections through photographs

Guest Contributor - December 24, 2015

Each year around this time, CNN.com releases some of the best photographs of the year, and 2015 has had its fair share of captivating...

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African-American Facts for the Week of: December 20, 2015

Annette Johnson - December 23, 2015

Know Your History!I think that many black people don't celebrate their heritage or history in this country enough and conform and assimilate to the...

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Ballard has been good for Blacks

Guest Contributor - December 17, 2015

As incumbent Mayor Greg Ballard prepares to leave office, I think it’s only appropriate to reflect upon his time in office, particularly the impact on...

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