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[Confirmed] Wyclef Jean to run for President of Haiti
A former top legislator and ally confirmed to the Associated Press that Haitian-born hip-hop star Wyclef Jean plans to run for president of Haiti.
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[Your thoughts] Mosque approved at Sept. 11th Ground Zero
The 11-member mayor appointed panel has vehemently defended the mosque as an example of religious freedom. Manhattan resident Linda Rivera sat in the audience holding a sign that read “Don’t glorify murders of 3,000—no 9/11 victory mosque.”
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Bill Cosby calls CNN to dispel Twitter rumors of his death
Bill Cosby made a maudlin call into Larry King Live last night to disprove reports of his own death, which circulated in certain Internet circles yesterday afternoon before achieving infamy as a Twitter trending topic.
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Bed Rock Block Fest Wrap Up
Saturday, July 31, Brooklyn NYC. The inaugural Bed-Rock Block Fest was kicked off in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, hosting HBCU Alumni and friends for a family style BBQ. Check out the pictures.
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[End of the controversy?] Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz tie the knot
Reps for Grammy-winning recording artist Alicia Keys, 29, and rapper/producer Swizz Beatz, 31, have confirmed that the couple secretly married on Saturday night in a private home overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
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Are Black politicians being unfairly targeted by ethics committees?
The prospect of Charles Rangel and Maxine Waters, enduring unprecedented public ethics trials adds to the growing tension between black members of Congress and Democratic leaders. The Congressional Black Caucus has complained that the House ethics process disproportionally targets African Americans.
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New mural celebrates students from North Carolina A&T who took part in the lunch counter sit-ins 1960
The mural showcases 40 individuals and more than eight events symbolizing North Carolina’s African American history associated with civil rights, government, business, journalism and education.
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The Green Smoothie
Foodie Zulay Santana brings you fun, quick and easy recipes to help you stay healthy. Nutrition is the first step in keeping in shape!