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The Congressional Black Caucus Will Fast For Darfur

Written by Associated Press
Thursday, 21 May 2009 11:55
Inspired by actress Mia Farrow, members of Congress announced Tuesday that they were beginning a limited hunger strike to show solidarity with the people in Sudan’s Darfur region and demand President Barack Obama’s help in ending the suffering there. Write comment (0 Comments)
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Bill Clinton Will Be U.N. Envoy To Haiti

Written by Associated Press
Thursday, 21 May 2009 11:59
The United Nations named former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday as its special envoy to Haiti, with a mission to help the impoverished nation achieve some measure of stability after devastating floods and other crises. Clinton — who will be paid $1 a year and travel to Haiti several times annually — said he was honored to accept the post. Write comment (0 Comments)
Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 May 2009 12:16 )
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Africa’s First Ladies Gather In Los Angeles

Written by Associated Press
Monday, 27 April 2009 11:53
The first ladies of 15 African nations held a rare gathering Tuesday to talk about dealing with HIV/AIDS, infectious disease and gender inequity on their continent. Though many of the women have seen each other socially, often on the arms of their husbands in Washington or at the United Nations, it was the first time they gathered in the United States to candidly discuss the problems faced by women and children in Africa. Write comment (0 Comments)
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President Obama meets Brian Lara the 'Michael Jordan of cricket'

Written by VALENTINO SINGH \| Trinidad Guardian
Thursday, 23 April 2009 10:57
Former West Indies cricket captain and batting icon Brian Lara said yesterday it was on the invitation of the White House that he met with United States President Barack Obama on Sunday, closing day of the Fifth Summit of the Americas. Lara met with the president minutes after he hosted a news conference at the Hilton Hotel, and sources say Obama described the batting icon as the Michael Jordan of cricket. "I always wanted to meet the Michael Jordan of cricket," is how president Obama is reported to have greeted Lara, who was accompanied by his 12-year-old daughter, Sydney, and TSTT's Lisa Agard. Write comment (0 Comments)
Last Updated ( Thursday, 23 April 2009 11:18 )
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Plan selected for African-American museum

Written by BARBARA BARRETT
Tuesday, 21 April 2009 10:42
WASHINGTON -- The museum design chosen to embody 400 years of the African-American experience uses stalactites of timber and a glimmering bronze corona to convey both the weight of oppression and the soaring optimism of blacks in America. The Smithsonian announced Tuesday that Durham, N.C., architect Philip Freelon and a team that spans the Atlantic will develop the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The winning design was something of a departure from the other five finalists, all of which included more fluid, curving elements from the outside. Write comment (0 Comments)
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With the election of the first Black President - Barack Obama, how will this affect racism?