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50 years later: a look at the war on poverty

Nonprofit seeks to expose black girls to world through travel

Omaha police union defends posting video of cursing toddler, says it depicts ‘thug cycle’

Family of American journalist being held in North Korea ‘appaulled’ by Dennis Rodman’s remarks

New app gives juveniles second chance by expunging criminal records

‘Free Marissa Now Mobilization’ campaign responds to State Attorney’s motion to revoke bond

Jennifer Hudson to receive People’s Choice Award for Humanitarian of the Year

Black women 8 times more likely to die during childbirth in New York City

Teacher who told student ‘We do not need another black president’ to fight complaint

Man who slapped crying toddler on plane sentenced to 8 months in prison

Mother of college quarteback under fire for tweet about Jameis Winston’s dialect

Google ‘doogle’ honors birthday of Zora Neale Hurston

‘Awkward Black Girl’ creator Issa Rae joins Forbes’ ’30 Under 30′ list

Florida state attorney files motion to block Marissa Alexander’s bond

‘Saturday Night Live’ hires first black female cast member in 7 years

‘Beast of the Southern Wild’ star Quvenzhané Wallis to earn more than $1.5M for ‘Annie’ remake

50% of black males will be arrested before turning 23

The harmful affects of eviction on communities of color

Man who slapped baby on plane to be sentenced

15-year-old sentenced to 118 years, 6 consecutive life sentences for robbery

Spread the word:10 scholarships that every black college student should know about

Man ordered to serve jail time despite paying child support debt

Family of brain dead teen transfers child to undisclosed location

Former Milwaukee officer gets 26 months for conducting illegal strip, cavity searches

Jennifer Hudson buys assistant brand new home for Christmas

Black on Black racism? man accused of hurling racist insults at man, may lose job

Letitia James sworn in as first woman of color elected to citywide office

Study: most college institutions governed by White men

President Obama named most admired man of 2013

California restaurant sharpens culinary skills of at-risk youth

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