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New research claims the army conducted experiments with radioactive material around St. Louis homes and schools in the 1950s and the 1960s (Source: University of Missouri-Columbia)

St. Louis reportedly affected by secret military experiments

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Rodney King beating 20 years later: Can't we all just get along?

David A. Love
theGRIO REPORT - For all of the attention that the King incident brought in terms of the need for reforms, statistics suggest that these incidents have increased...
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African and American relatives to reunite

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MSNBC - Atlanta genealogical researcher William Holland is going to do something that according to him, has never been done before...
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B-side of civil rights movement reaches new audience

Katti Gray
theGRIO REPORT - Though gospel artists mainly are known for their sacred songs of comfort and consolation, they also sang protests that played a role in Jim Crow's undoing...
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New memorial markers pay tribute to lynching victim

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GREENVILLE, SC - The lynching and court case have now become one of the most notorious crimes and controversial court decisions in the city's history...
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Slideshow: It happened this week in black history 2/20-2/26

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SLIDESHOW - Muhammad Ali became heavyweight champion, Milli Vanilli won a Grammy and Malcolm X died; this is an incredibly historic week by any standard...
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Slideshow: Most memorable African-American Oscar moments

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SLIDESHOW - Here are some of the magic moments where black performers got recognition through Hollywood's highest honor...
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Slideshow: The 25 greatest Motown songs of all time

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SLIDESHOW - Tonight, the Obamas will be paying tribute to the iconic music of Motown at a special Black History Month event at the White House...
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Emmys to honor Civil Rights icon Andrew Young

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NEW YORK (AP) - As a young minister living in New York, Young made frequent appearances on the CBS-TV show "Look Up and Live" from 1957 to 1960...
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Slideshow: 10 Black History Month facts you may not know

Brittany Fuerstenberg
SLIDESHOW - How much did you really retain from elementary school about the origins of Black History Month?...
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African-American cowboys celebrated rodeo-style

Mara Schiavocampo
VIDEO - When it comes to scenes from the Wild West, one character is often left out -- the black cowboy...
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