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Beach to begin selecting Villanueva's replacement
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Ron Villanueva won the 21st District House race earlier this month, though the margin of 14 votes is narrow enough that his opponent can ask for a recount Councilwoman Rosemary Wilson, who is running for the vacant 8th District Senate seat, would also need to be replaced if she wins. Comment?
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Chris Rock takes lighthearted look at black women's 'dos
If you were raised in an African-American community, then you're probably very familiar with the notion of "good hair," a term that's generally applied to folks born with wavy locks which are less trouble to take care of than the more tightly-curled or nappy variety. Comment?
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Judge, Obama admin. in same-sex benefit standoff
Judge, Obama admin. in same-sex benefit standoff - Josh Gerstein: Judge, Obama admin. Comment?
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Director Lee Daniels Delivers A Hard-edged Film, 'Precious'
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Lee Daniel's low-budget film, "Precious," is based on the award winning novel "Push" by the African American author Sapphire. Comment?
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Cal football makes big turnaround in the classroom
... (55 percent). Just a few years ago, the Bears were below the national average. The graduation rate for African-American players, who make up the majority of Cal's roster, was 67 percent. That's 20 points higher than the major college average and two ... Comment?
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Welcome to New Journal And Guide! The South's Best Weekly
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If you're usually broke after the holidays, rethink your spending and savings habits. Comment?
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Some pig Floyd lives on as the pig that saved a rivalry
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Minnesota farmer Donald Gjerdrum stands last month to the right of the burial site for the Floyd of Rosedale on his farm north of Mabel, Minn. Comment?
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BARBIE dolls dressed in burkhas are among 500 to be auctioned to help raise money for Save the Children as part of the worldwide celebration of the toy's 50th anniversary. Comment?
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MXODUS Research Expedition into the Mind of God, Part 2 Testimonial Reflections
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Those to whom We gave the Book before it, they are believers in it. And when it is recited to them they say: We believe in it; surely it is the Truth from our Lord; we were indeed before this submitting ones." - Holy Qur'an, Surah 28, verses 51-53 As we continue our testimonials on the recent MXODUS Research Expedition into the Mind of God that ... Comment?
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Former teachers, students gather for Moore Elementary's 60th birthday
Hazel Willis, Belinda Adams, Dana Adkerson and Lee Anna Barkley, from left to right, look at a wall of photos and articles on Moore Elementary School, as the school celebrated its 60th birthday Thursday at its gymnasium. Comment?
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Low Number of Some Minorities in Gifted Education Programs
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... for years. In classrooms across the state Governor Kaine says there is disproportionately low number of African-American and Hispanic students in gifted education programs. Looking at the last school year, African Americans made up 13.4% of the ... Comment?
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Treatment to improve degenerating muscle gains strength
A study appearing in Science Translational Medicine puts scientists one step closer to clinical trials to test a gene delivery strategy to improve muscle mass and function in patients with certain degenerative muscle disorders. Comment?
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Record number of African Americans go hungry
This is according to the most recent data on hunger released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Comment?
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Nationwide Childrena s has nearly 200 on Best Doctors In America List
Nearly 200 physicians from the medical staff of Nationwide Children's Hospital have been highlighted nationally on the prestigious 2009-10 Best Doctors in America list. Comment?
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Overweight Pa. students unhappy about fitness class rule
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... is simply concerned with students' health. They say obesity and diabetes are problems, especially in the African-American community. The mandate requires students to get tested for their body mass index. Those considered to be obese are required to ... Comment?
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African Americans disproportionately affected by the economic downturn
The current recession has certainly taken its toll on everyone. From large corporations to small businesses to families, most of us can fairly say that, in some way, we have suffered a financial loss. Comment?
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Pro Bono: First person: Using skills for passion
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... of the law and my passion for historic preservation came about as the result of a lawsuit involving a small African-American cemetery. In the late 1800s, emancipated African-Americans established a community called Macedonia Park on present-day ... Comment?
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The Blind Side an eye-opening film for cast
... the Memphis society lady Leigh Anne Tuohy, who eventually adopts Oher, then leads the charge to make the African-American teenager (Aaron) feel comfortable at the all-white Christian school, while pushing him to excel in class and on the gridiron. ... Comment?
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Congressional Black Caucus Exerting Its Authority
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The Congressional Black Caucus is usinged its power to force the House Financial Services Committee to consider including more African American participation in Treasury and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation programs, such as the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Comment?
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Jesse Jackson injects race into health care debate
SHREVEPORT, LA There are lots of talking points in the staggering, 9,000 page government healthcare reform bill, most recently race became one of them. Comment?
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