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THE BEST THANKSGIVING COMES FROM OUR HEARTS AND MINDS
True Thanksgiving--from the hearts and minds[Black Star News Editorial]The best Thanksgiving gifts can't be bought at MACY'S or any other department store.Good-ness can never be commercialized.The most...
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THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC AND AFRICA'S IMPOTENCE: BWANA FRANCE IS BACK
Francois Hollande...President of France and of all Africa? Where are Africa's leaders today?Three years ago, NATO defied the will of Africa and launched an invasion of Libya that destroyed the country...
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Victory: Marissa Alexander home for Thanksgiving
Marissa Alexander[Commentary]Words cannot express the relief and joy of everyone in the Free Marissa Now Mobilization Campaign that Marissa Alexander is home with her family this Thanksgiving Day.Ms....
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For Fund Raising Success Have Proper Accounting
Pearl and Mel Shaw[FUNdraising Good Times]A cornerstone of successful nonprofit fundraising is trust. While there are many reasons to give, there are also reasons why people, foundations and...
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Uganda: Kampala's Mayor Defeats 'Erratic' Dictator
Mayor Lukwago takes on a general [Black Star News Editorial]In addition to ruthlessness, after nearly 28 years in power, people are questioning the state of mind of Uganda's dictator Gen. Yoweri...
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Uganda: Museveni's military police close in on Lukwago and Besigye
What is happening in Kampala, Uganda, besides the deployment of Ugandan troops to "seal off the residences of the embattled city Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and former FDC [opposition] president Dr. Kiiza...
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Children Could Starve As Congress Looks To Cut $40 Billion From 'Foodstamps'
Marian Wright Edelman -- championing Children's causes[The Children's Corner]Preventable Hunger in Our Land of PlentyWhile many American families gather around the Thanksgiving table this week, some of...
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A Father’s Parenting Legacy
Cedric Dukes[Education]Children learn more from what you are than what you teach - W.E.B. Du Bois.For any number of reasons, a child mimics his or her role model. It is essential that parents remain...
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Caribbean leaders defend Haiti, denounce Dominican decision
Kamla Persad-Bissessar[Caribbean Update]Declaring that it can no longer be business as usual, the Caribbean Community on Tuesday suspended the Dominican Republic’s application to join its regional...
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Gabrielle Fialkoff Chairs De Blasio Inauguration Committee
Mayor Elect De Blasio[New York City]Mayor-Elect Bill de Blasio today announced the members of his Inaugural Committee, pledging the celebrations would embrace New Yorkers from all five boroughs, every...
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Noting Major Progress And Some Bumps, AIDS FREE GENERATION IS GOAL SAYS UN...
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. Associated Press photoWhile welcoming the solid progress being made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, United Nations officials marked World AIDS Day with urgent appeals...
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Newtown Anniversary Approaches: Stop Gun Violence for Holidays
As the nation marks the one year anniversary of the Newtown shootings in Connecticut, it is no closer to Federal gun control legislation. The number of children killed by gun violence, in another...
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Ishmael Reed's 'The Final Version' At Nuyorican Poets
Ishmael Reed[Theater]During its 40th anniversary season, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe will present the world premiere of acclaimed writer Ishmael Reed's new play "The Final Version".The play follows Lee...
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'Writing Wrongs: My Political Journey in Black and Write,' New Book By Black...
Raynard Jackson[Books]Washington insider and political consultant Raynard Jackson has been a trusted voice and thought leader to the Republican Party for over 25 years. As a syndicated columnist to...
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American Tragedy: Increasingly Nation Of Have-A-Lots Vs. Have-Nots
Last week marked Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday. In part, because it belongs to no religion, it is a day that all people can claim as their own to give thanks, in their way. This...
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The Affordable Care Act As New Weapon To Fight HIV/AIDS
[To Be Equal]The Kaiser Family Foundation sums the grim statistics: “Blacks account for more new HIV infections, people estimated to be living with HIV disease, and HIV-related deaths than any other...
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New York: Major Protest Of Dominican Court's Racist Citizenship Ruling...
Photo: Centro BonóJoin students, professors, and community people for an educational event and conversation addressing the recent ruling of the Dominican Constitutional Court to strip citizenship from...
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Global Trade Talks On The Brink As U.S. Foresakes World's Poor Farmers
Brazil’s Roberto Azevedo, Director-General of WTO[Global Commentary]The United States has left the world’s poor at the global trade negotiating table.After more than a decade in gridlock, world trade...
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Black Empowerment: Rejecting The Word "Nigger" And Embracing Our African...
Mansa Musa, a great African King, centuries before U.S. created. Why would any Black refer to themselves by N-word?[Commentary: Empowerment]Our History Predates Enslavement By Many CenturiesOver the...
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GOVERNOR CUOMO SAYS METRO-NORTH HUDSON LINE RESUMES SERVICE WEDNESDAY
[Metro News]Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that MTA Metro-North Railroad will resume more than 98% of its regular Hudson Line service in time for Wednesday morning’s commute following last...
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