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What Happens When 'the Man' Is Us?
The Occupy Wall Street protests show that today's leaders can be as reactionary as yesterday's.
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Conservatives Play Race Card for Cain
Don't talk to the right wing about racism -- unless one of its own is under attack.
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Kenya Lifts Itself Up by Its Tech Bootstraps
The East African country sees infotech as the key to moving up, but terror threatens those plans.
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First Lady's Campaign Challenge: Stay Popular
According to this writer, in order to remain popular, Michelle Obama can't be seen as too political.
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The Many Faces of Common
On the eve of his Western-themed TV show's debut, we look at all the hats the rapper wears.
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'The Black List': A Who's Who in Photos
From Toni Morrison to Hill Harper, photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders captures famous African Americans.
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A Black Poet Selects the Best American Poetry
A new Penguin anthology edited by Rita Dove highlights a number of African-American poets.
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Yes, There Are Black TV and Film Directors
A black presence may be rare behind the camera, but as this gallery shows, the talent does exist.
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12 Top Black Chefs and Restaurateurs
Black chefs are increasingly visible on TV, but high-profile success in the restaurant world is still rare. These culinary luminaries are defying the odds.
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'The Electric Company': Then and Now
Forty years after the classic kids' show premiered on PBS, we check in on some cast members.
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Images of a Dedication: The MLK Memorial
Celebrities, politicians and spectators gathered in D.C. for the historic event honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
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Now Dig This! Black Artists in Los Angeles
A long-overdue exhibit at the Hammer Museum recognizes the contributions of African Americans.
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Who's the Next Troy Davis?
The executed Georgia man wasn't the only death row inmate whose guilt is in question.
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20 Black Celebrities With Jewish Roots
On the Jewish holiday, we look at blacks who have a close relationship with Judaism.