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N.Y., D.C. educators see civil rights issue in bad schoolsWASHINGTON - If Johnny can't read and Sally can't add, it's often because of the color of their skin and their ZIP code, educators and activists said last week. More » |
Obama tells black fathers to engage their childrenCHICAGO - Barack Obama celebrated Father's Day by calling on black fathers, who he said are "missing from too many lives and too many homes," to become active in raising their children. More » |
For black conservatives, Obama raises a conflictWASHINGTON - Black conservative talk show host Armstrong Williams has never voted for a Democrat for president. That could change this year with Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's nominee. More » |
Caroline Kennedy brings discretion to Obama VP huntCaroline Kennedy lives a very private life with a very public profile. It's the perfect skill set for her newest assignment. More » |
2 million artists in the U.S., many strugglingSanta Fe, N.M., calls itself "The City Different," a community "brimming with bright, creative and energetic residents." More » |
