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July 27, 2010

Memphis congressional campaign shows limits of race-baiting

OPINION - Willie Herenton would like to make the election a referendum on representation based on race, perhaps because his…
July 27, 2010

Poll: A few cracks in Obama’s Hispanic support

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hispanics still overwhelmingly favor the Democratic Party over the GOP, and a majority still think Obama is…
July 27, 2010

Black Caucus chair on Rangel: Don’t presume guilt

WASHINGTON (AP) - The strong statement makes it unlikely that the House Democratic leadership would act against Rangel and risk…
July 27, 2010

Why Obama will never be ‘black enough’ for some white journalists

OPINION - Everyone seems to feel justified in defining what it means for a black politician to have a 'genuine…
July 26, 2010

Urban League at 100: Focus remains on jobs, education

VIDEO - President and CEO of the National Urban League, Marc Morial, explains how the centennial conference will tackle unemployment…
July 26, 2010

Alvin Greene’s unlikely Senate run set to rap beat

VIDEO - While the credits at the end of the video bill Alvin Greene as the director, producer and editor,…
July 26, 2010

GOP candidate backtracks on ‘birther’ criticism

DENVER (AP) - Colo. candidate Ken Buck, a conservative supported by many tea party members, has said that he believes…
July 26, 2010

Dem senator calls ‘white privilege’ a myth and gets away with it

OPINION - This must be a misprint I thought -- no sitting Democratic U.S. Senator with a black population of…
July 26, 2010

Redefining racism in the Tea Party era

OPINION - All people, including people of color in powerful decision-making roles, should be held accountable for their words and…
July 26, 2010

Rangel’s legacy of service shouldn’t be overshadowed

OPINION - Rep. Charlie Rangel has been a tireless advocate for Harlem and all black Americans during his tenure in…
July 25, 2010

Sherrod still unsure about returning to work

ALBANY, Ga. (AP) - For his part, Obama has ordered a more patient, deliberative style of governance from his aides…
July 24, 2010

Ex-mayor makes Memphis, Tenn. primary about race

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - In the city where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, a once-unbeatable former mayor wants the…
July 24, 2010

Rangel ethics charges create headache for allies

NEW YORK (AP) - Rangel, 80, told reporters Friday that he looked forward to a public airing of the charges…
July 24, 2010

Obama: GOP economic plan will take US backward

WASHINGTON (AP) - In turn, House Republican leader John Boehner said the president had stooped to partisan attacks because he…
July 23, 2010

Tea Party leader cuts ties after charges of racism

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Mark Williams set off a firestorm last week after posting a letter on his blog written…