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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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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

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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

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VIDEO - When it comes to scenes from the Wild West, one character is often left out -- the black cowboy...
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Direct descendant of 1st black soldier a 6th grader

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VIDEO - "I was really excited cause it's my local history, and my history," 6th grader Tyler Hamler said...
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Vernon JordanFormer National Urban League president Vernon Jordan is most well known for his prominent role in his friend Bill Clinton’s presidency. In addition to serving as chairman of the Clinton presidential transitional team in 1992, Jordan also served on the Presidential Clemency Board and the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, among others, in the White House. Prior to his role in the Clinton administration, Jordan, a Georgia native, also advised President Jimmy Carter. In 2006, during George W. Bush’s administration, Jordan served as a key member of the Iraq Study Group which sought answers on how to manage the Iraq War.(Photo By Cynthia Johnson/Getty Images)

Slideshow: US presidents and the black leaders who moved them

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SLIDESHOW - Throughout history, African-Americans have often provided critical insight, especially as it pertains to race relations, for presidents of both parties...
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Should African-Americans celebrate LBJ's legacy?

Michael E. Ross
OPINION - Had he survived into the Facebook era, his relationship status with race matters might well have been filed under "It's complicated."...
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