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Police 'still unfairly target black people'; Too many suffer stop and search and have their DNA stored, say MPs. Jul 22, 2009 545
Senate passes apology for slavery; Resolution faulted; Black Caucus members concerned disclaimer precludes reparations. Jun 19, 2009 900
Targeting another generation of Black men: despite lawsuits, review boards and more, Oakland fails to reform its police department. Winston, Ali Mar 1, 2009 1942
Screening Huck Finn in 1993: national debts, cultural Amnesia, and the dismatling of the Civil Rights agenda. Goldner, Ellen J. Company overview Jan 1, 2009 6522
'They said this day would never come': the day Barack Obama spoke of was January 3, 2008, when he won the Iowa caucuses. Ten months tater, he's on his way to the White House as America's first Black President. A look at Obama's journey to the Oval Office. Bilyeu, Suzanne Nov 17, 2008 2281
The Specter of Conspiracy in Martin Delany's "Blake". Biggio, Rebecca Skidmore Critical essay Sep 22, 2008 10939
Ohio's 1st black woman in Congress fatally stricken. Aug 21, 2008 475
African Americans in GOP weigh race vs. party: Black Republicans grapple with historic implications of Obama candidacy. Holmes, Tamara E. Aug 1, 2008 627
No party crashing here: Blacks voting Republican isn't about political independence. Charnas, Dan Jul 1, 2008 666
Obama's map keys on boost in black vote; Changing the battleground; African-American turnout critical in at least 5 states, campaign says. Jun 24, 2008 1096
Abortion and women of color: the bigger picture. Cohen, Susan A. Jun 22, 2008 2634
Obama a dilemma for blacks in GOP. Jun 15, 2008 351
"Success on a shoestring:" a center for a diverse Print Culture History in Modern America. Pawley, Christine Jan 1, 2008 6919
Republicans not courting our vote: the beleaguered party's damage-control strategv doesn't appear to include reaching out to blacks. Alexander, George Jul 1, 2007 597
"Be ye doers of the word, not just hearers only": faith and politics in the life of Victoria Gray Adams. Crawford, Vicki Jun 22, 2007 3688
William Henry Seward, the Virginia controversy, and the anti-slavery movement, 1839-1841. Valone, Stephen J. Jan 1, 2007 6023
Being a black Republican. Blanchfield, Theodora A. Oct 1, 2006 556
Looking for common ground: Katrina exposed the racial fault lines of immigration politics that threaten to pit Latinos against Blacks. Bacon, David Mar 22, 2006 2254
Cyril Briggs and the African Blood Brotherhood: a radical counterpoint to progressivism. Parascandola, Louis J. Jan 1, 2006 3556
1955: moving to the Front of the bus: during the Montgomery bus boycott, blacks used their wallets as weapons in the struggle for civil rights. Roberts, Sam Nov 14, 2005 1312
Does Bush even know that blacks can vote? Chaddha, Anmol Brief Article Sep 22, 2005 62
Being the Boss: Richard M. Daley runs a seemingly unstoppable political machine that's figured out how to win big support among Chicago's Black and Latino majority. But what has he done for them? Dumke, Mick Sep 22, 2005 3999
Zoning in on cultural differences: engaging your staff is more than a matter of black and white. Alleyne, Sonia Apr 1, 2005 553
Block the vote. Chaddha, Anmol Brief Article Mar 22, 2005 63
Reflecting violence in the warpland: Gwendolyn Brooks's Riot. Debo, Annette Mar 22, 2005 5696
Republicans and the black vote. Hutchinson, Earl Ofari Column Mar 21, 2005 594
Bridges yet to cross. Clinton, Bill Mar 1, 2005 1402
The African connection: this November, Barack Obama, who traces his paternal roots to Kenya, will stand for election as a US Senator on the Democratic Party ticket. A win for him will create history in a number of ways. Vesely, Milan Oct 1, 2004 1300
The president talked up tax cuts, tort reform, the war on terrorism, school choice, his faith-based initiative, and his other policies. Brief Article Aug 23, 2004 170
African-American Pro-Lifers Are On the Move. Jul 1, 2004 1022
The racial divide: campaign finance. Ruffin, David C. May 1, 2004 432
Inglewood's ballot offers glimpse at Wal-Mart's future. Hutchinson, Earl Ofari Mar 29, 2004 566
The new regime. (Newspoints). Jul 1, 2003 361
Moseley Braun & Sharpton eye presidential nominations; funding is likely to be a big challenge for both campaigns. (Washington Report). Ruffin, David C. Jun 1, 2003 1253
A shift from the left: study shows blacks drifting from Democratic Party. (Washington Report). Hocker, Cliff May 1, 2003 626
Are Black people pulling their weight in opposing Bush's war on Iraq? Warren, Donna J. Mar 22, 2003 1354
USA so who stole the black vote in Florida? (Diaspora). Ablorh-Odjidja, E. Jan 1, 2003 1148
Religious revivalism in the Civil Rights Movement. Dec 22, 2002 9399
(Un)furl that banner: the response of white southerners to the Civil War Centennial of 1961-1965. Cook, Robert Nov 1, 2002 16081
Blacks in Congress focus on end-of-life care. Nov 1, 2002 1683
Africa loses a great friend: Africa lost a great friend and supporter when Cynthia McKinney lost a primary for re-election in her home state of Georgia (USA) on 21 August, after 10 years in Congress. (History Month). Goffe, Leslie Oct 1, 2002 1334
Faith-based flimflam: how the White House is diverting public funds and personnel to woo African-American voters and help Republican candidates. Benen, Steve Oct 1, 2002 2586
Pork at the Pulpit: the dangers of politicizing the faith-based initiative. Brief Article Oct 1, 2002 226
`Faith-based' schemes and partisan politics: a dangerous combination. (Editorials). Editorial Oct 1, 2002 412
Why we all can't just get along. (Thinking Politically). Loveless, Marc Sep 22, 2002 2428
A political blackout: gubernatorial candidates hoping to break the color barrier. (Washington Report). Hughes, Alan May 1, 2002 1034
Suburban black votes crucial for candidates. Dumke, Mick Brief Article Mar 1, 2002 901
Beyond Voter Registration. Hunter, Susannah Brief Article Jul 1, 2001 132
Soul Mates. COATES, TA-NEHISI Apr 1, 2001 2262
Race and politics at center of election. LYONS, DOUGLAS C. Brief Article Mar 22, 2001 912
The Simplest 'Outreach': Ask black Americans for their votes, for heaven's sake. Nadler, Richard Mar 5, 2001 1622
America: Two Nations? Brief Article Feb 5, 2001 554
Number of black voters did not increase. Jones, Terry Brief Article Feb 1, 2001 811
Florida Voting Under Investigation. Brief Article Jan 22, 2001 244
VOTER BLACKOUT? Vilbig, Peter Jan 15, 2001 633
Racial Blind Spot Continues to Afflict Greens. Beal, Frances M. Brief Article Jan 1, 2001 801
Black Mark: The NAACP discredits itself in Florida. Miller, John J. Column Dec 31, 2000 1370
The black vote is crucial. Jones, Joyce Brief Article Nov 1, 2000 913
MARCUS GARVEY and the Rise of Black Nationalism. WATSON, ELWOOD D. Nov 1, 2000 3206
It's not over. Graves, Earl G. Brief Article Jul 1, 2000 553
No Accident: From Black Power to Black Box Office. Lyne, William Critical Essay Mar 22, 2000 13101
Martin and Malcolm, Two 20th Century Giants. Adams, Dr. Russell L. Brief Article Feb 1, 2000 773
The politics of the Web. Spruell, Sakina Brief Article Nov 1, 1999 604
STAND UP AND BE COUNTED FOR UNBORN BABIES. Bryan, Lorna Brief Article Jul 8, 1998 1000
Shades of government: new demographics add opportunities for African Americans. Ward, James D. Oct 1, 1997 2958
What's cooking in the Ivory Tower: this year's social science research will surprise both conservatives and liberals. Pomerance, Rachel Sep 1, 1997 4301
Sleeping with the enemy: hotel industry first target of NAACP payback initiative. Jones, Joyce Jun 1, 1997 942
Playing the corporate race card: Texaco scandal shows glass ceiling remains uncomfortably low in corporate America. Smith, Eric L. Column Jan 1, 1997 567
Empowerment means more than voting. Scott, Matthew S. Nov 1, 1996 1560
Get out the hip-hop vote. Buckley, William F., Jr. Column Oct 14, 1996 766
Questions & answers: B.E./Pepsi Challenge '96. Clay, Bobby Sep 1, 1996 752
Repelling the siege. Graves, Earl G. Editorial Aug 1, 1996 464
The real Black power: with more than $400 billion in income, African Americans have grown into a powerful force. But are we spending our dollars wisely? Whigham-Desir, Marjorie Cover Story Jul 1, 1996 3283
Caught red-handed? Civil rights group charges Wal-Mart with retail redlining. Smith, Eric L. May 1, 1996 668
Fight over following up the Million Man March. Cuadros, Paul F. May 1, 1996 888
Republican like me. Ponnuru, Ramesh Apr 22, 1996 1451
Passing the torch?: the new generation of student activists. Bond, Julian Apr 1, 1996 1639
The March: a million men signal resurgent advocacy. Ruffin, David C. Feb 1, 1996 1654
The great black hope. Smith, Eric L. Feb 1, 1996 1753
Black and right. Murdock, Deroy Dec 11, 1995 678
Deconstruction, American-style. O'Sullivan, John Editorial Nov 6, 1995 606
The two nations. Editorial Nov 6, 1995 685
The ballot & the dollar. Graves, Earl G. Editorial Nov 1, 1995 424
Third-party blues: do African Americans need an independent party? Fisby, Michael Nov 1, 1995 525
The L.A. reality: whether it's public projects or employment, African Americans have been excluded in California's largest city. Aubry, Erin J. Nov 1, 1995 1626
Slavery ignored. Southgate, Minoo Oct 23, 1995 1014
Under Supreme attack: High Court decisions could erode hard-fought gains. McCoy, Frank Oct 1, 1995 416
Up for grabs: the Black vote. Scott, Matthew S. Aug 1, 1995 1315
The silent force. Jones, Joyce Apr 1, 1995 2376
Sarasota elects its first black commissioner. Schmidt, J. Pete Apr 1, 1994 1159
Black power, nineties style. Southgate, Minoo Dec 13, 1993 1937
The truth of Rodney King. Jordan, June Jun 1, 1993 2988
Some freedom for blacks. Editorial May 24, 1993 307
'I'll get back to you.' (legacies of Arthur Ashe and Thurgood Marshall) (Editorial) Graves, Earl G. Editorial Apr 1, 1993 397
Face-off: the battle for Black America's vote. McCoy, Frank Cover Story Mar 1, 1992 4491
Confirmation spurs call for new political strategy. Scott, Matthew S. Jan 1, 1992 669
Betting on Bush: for once, Republicans have a chance to uphold principle and advance their interests at the same time: wooing black voters back to the party of Abraham Lincoln by defeating a civil-rights bill. Bolick, Clint Aug 6, 1990 2458
Getting restless. Nov 25, 1988 363
Blacks and the GOP. Sep 30, 1988 387
The GOP's Black eye. Klingeman, Henry Jan 30, 1987 410

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