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Details: Written by Marian Wright Edelman of Child Watch; Published: 21 November 2006

On Nov. 14, the Children's Defense Fund held a Beat the Odds awards dinner in Washington,…

about-affirmative-action

Details: Written by George E. Curry of the Curry Report; Published: 21 November 2006

The disappointing passage of Proposal 2 in Michigan, after similar right-wing successes with Prop…

about-democratic-party

Details: Written by The Rev. Jesse Jackson; Published: 21 November 2006

As Democrats now take control of the House and Senate, many wonder whether it makes a difference.…

Details: Written by James E. Clingman of Blackonomics; Published: 21 November 2006

Some people say "common sense is not common," which may be the main reason Black people…

about-housing

Details: Written by Bernie Foster, Publisher of The Skanner; Published: 15 November 2006

Where is the money?

Mayor Tom Potter and Commissioner Erik Sten have launched the Operation Home Owner and Minority…

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 November 2006

The accolades and tributes poured in fast and furious when the news hit that the CBS's "60…

Details: Written by Marian Wright Edelman of Child Watch; Published: 15 November 2006

In the midst of all the focus on the war in Iraq and current moral scandals among some of our…

Details: Written by Judith Browne-Dianis of Advancement Project; Published: 15 November 2006

In a recent trip to New Orleans, I met with several residents of public housing who remain…

about-youth

Details: Written by Bill Fletcher Jr.; Published: 15 November 2006

OK, so now we have heard enough about Sen. John Kerry's attempt at being witty. As you…

Details: Written by Phill Wilson of the Black Aids Institute; Published: 15 November 2006

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the presumed new speaker of the House, says voters sent a clear,…

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