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Redistricting and Voting Rights Roundup

Civil rights groups challenge minority disenfranchisement.
03/23/2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. Faces Tough Primary Battle for His Seat in Congress

Jesse Jackson Jr. faces his toughest primary contest.
03/20/2012

Obama Talks Energy in Affluent Black Community

The president defends his energy plan.
03/15/2012

Commentary: If You Thought Super Tuesday Was Fun...

The GOP nominee may not be known until August.
03/08/2012

State of the Union Special With BET's Ed Gordon

Commentary and analysis will accompany the historic speech.
01/23/2012

Are Controlling Black Men Responsible for the “Angry Black Woman” Stereotype?

Melissa Harris-Perry says minorities perpetuate the term.
01/19/2012

Former D.C. Councilman Harry Thomas Jr. Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges

Harry Thomas Jr. admitted to committing federal crimes.
01/06/2012

D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. Resigns Amid Felony Charges

Harry Thomas Jr. will plead guilty to two federal crimes.
01/05/2012
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Spike Lee Throws Fundraiser for President Obama

The filmmaker works toward the president’s re-election.
01/05/2012