National News
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Baltimore Riots: City Left in Chaos After Rioting
The city of Baltimore is left in disarray after a day and night of rioting. In the last 24 hours, rioters have burned cars and…
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University of Oklahoma Fraternity Closed After Racial Chant
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity was kicked off campus at the University of Oklahoma Sunday night after a nine-second video surfaced on March 8. The…
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Loretta Lynch Expected To Be Obama’s Next Attorney General
Loretta Lynch, who served as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York in both the Clinton and Obama administrations, is emerging as the…
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Google Doodle Celebrates Black Chemist Percy Lavon Julian’s Birthday
Today, Google salutes pioneering chemist Percy Lavon Julian with a Google doodle on what would have been his 115th birthday. Julian was born on April…
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Report: Huge Education Barriers For African-American, Latino Kids
African-American, Latino and American-Indian children face greater barriers to succeed than their peers, according to a new policy report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The “Race…
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California School’s Black History Month Menu Causes Controversy
A California school is the center of controversy after planning a Black History Month lunch menu that included fried chicken, cornbread and watermelon. Administrators at…
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Obama Volunteers at Soup Kitchen for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President Barack Obama and the first family spent Martin Luther King Jr. day volunteering at a local soup kitchen. The president, the first lady, and daughters…
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Obamas and Celebs Celebrate “Christmas in Washington”
The Obama Family got into the holiday spirit as they participated in the 32nd annual “Christmas in Washington” charity event on Sunday night. The concert, which…
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President Obama To Announce $100 Million In Education Grants
President Obama is announcing $100 million in education grants for a competitive program called Youth CareerConnect that aims to better prepare high school students for in…
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Smithsonian’s National Museum Of African American History Installs First Artifacts During Construction
Two large artifacts were installed inside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture as part of its ongoing construction at the National…
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The Obamas Pass Out Healthy Halloween Treats
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama handed out healthy treats to trick-or-treaters during the White House’s annual Halloween celebration last night. The Obamas,…
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Shaquille O’Neal Endorses New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
Basketball star Shaquille O’Neal has jumped into politics with an ad endorsing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for re-election. “I don’t endorse many politicians. But…
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First Family Adopts New Dog
The Obamas have welcomed the newest member of their family! Sunny, a little girl puppy, is a Portuguese Water Dog, just like their dog Bo….
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Thousands Protest Acquital Of George Zimmerman
After the recent verdict by the jury stating George Zimmerman, the Florida man who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, not guilty resulted in many…
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Zimmerman’s African-American Defense Intern Addresses Racist Comments
A case initially represented as an issue of racism finally reaches a verdict and the jurors in the trial of George Zimmerman, the Florida man…
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President Obama’s 1979 Prom Photos Published
Tucked away in someone else’s shoe box of adolescent artifacts, there might be a picture of you in garish clothes and with an outdated ‘do,…
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President Obama Hosts 2013 White House Science Fair
President Barack Obama will host the annual White House Science Fair that celebrates the achievements of young high school and college students who entered and…
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Story Behind White House Holiday Card
Larassa Kabel never expected to be chosen when she submitted her painting to be considered for the White House holiday card this September. The Des…
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Tearful Obama Credits Staff for History-Books Campaign
The morning after he won re-election, an emotional President Barack Obama credited his youthful staff of several hundred with running a campaign that will “go…
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Barrack and Michelle Obama Grace the Cover of Ebony Magazine
Barrack and Michelle Obama grace the cover of the November issue of Ebony as he talks to the magazine about the issues that affect African-Americans…
