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High School Principal Apologies for Saying Black Students Are "less smart"

A high school principal in Tennessee issued a letter of apology to students and parents after publicly saying his school's black students were "less smart" after scoring lower than other students on recent academic tests.

Panera Sued for Discriminating Against People Who Are "black, fat or ugly."

A black man who quit working at a suburban Pittsburgh Panera Bread restaurant last year has sued the franchisee, saying the company doesn't want blacks in positions where they interact with the public. The lawsuit filed by Guy Vines echoes claims in a November lawsuit by a whi …

(Pic) Ruling for 'White Only' Sign at Pool Still Stands

A Cincinnati landlord who claimed a black girl's hair products clouded an apartment complex's swimming pool discriminated against the child by posting a poolside "White Only" sign, an Ohio civil rights panel said Thursday in upholding a previous finding.

Does Romney Win in New Hampshire Really Matter?

As the inevitable candidate moves forward, Mitt Romney's steam is gathered from the incessant reminders of his frontrunner status and his less than 50% wins. The one thing no one has seemed to mention is that he won 25% or more of the vote in New Hampshire and in Iowa.

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Judge Rules Black Church Rightful Owner of KKK Store

After a lengthy legal battle between a black South Carolina church and members of the Ku Klux Klan, a judge has ruled that the church owns a building where KKK robes and T-shirts are sold.

Immigration Reform, Human Capital and Our Nation As It Becomes Blade Runner's World in Real Time

In Blade Runner, the futuristic view of Los Angeles once it has become Asia in the US with one corporation making humans as needed in order to use them as expendable and programmed human capital, we have our future.

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Oprah's OWN Network to Air 'Roots 35 Years Later' Special on MLK Day

A few weeks ago we reported that Oprah's OWN network would be targeting a black audience, and they've certainly made a big start in following through with that decision.

Black Navy Veteran To Get Medal For WWII Actions

A black Navy veteran credited with saving the lives of some of his shipmates during a World War II battle will be getting a long-awaited medal for his heroism, a Northern California congresswoman said. Carl Clark, 95, will be awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Meda …

Ky church overturns ban on interracial couples

An eastern Kentucky church under a firestorm of criticism since members voted to bar mixed-race couples from joining the congregation overturned that decision Sunday, saying it welcomes all believers.

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Parents of Newborn 'Adolf Hitler' Lose Custody

Heath and Deborah Campbell, the New Jersey parents of three children with Nazi-inspired names, lost custody of their fourth child 17 hours after he was born, the Express-Times of Lehigh Valley, Pa., reported. Hons Campbell was taken into custody by the New Jersey Division of Y …

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