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Pioneering historian Franklin dies at 94RALEIGH, N.C. - In his early days as a young academic, researching his pioneering book on the black experience in the U.S. and setting the foundation for a life's work chronicling African American history, John Hope Franklin had to leave Duke University's manuscript collection to eat lunch or use the bathroom. More » |
Reactions to historian John Hope Franklin's death"Because of the life John Hope Franklin lived, the public service he rendered, and the scholarship that was the mark of his distinguished career, we all have a richer understanding of who we are as Americans and our journey as a people. Dr. Franklin will be deeply missed, but his legacy is one that will surely endure. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to his loved ones, as our nation mourns his loss." - President Barack Obama More » |
Questions, answers about domestic partner abuseDr. Tricia B. Bent-Goodley is an associate professor and chair of the Macro Practice Sequence at the Howard University School of Social Work in Washington, D.C. Her publications and research have largely focused on how domestic violence intersects with cultural competence, child welfare, prisoner reentry, adolescent violence, health and mental health, and faith- and community-based intervention development. She has authored or co-authored three books relating to social policy and people of color, and is an appointed committee member of the National Association of Social Workers' National Committee on Women's Issues. More » |
Ethnic press stung by recession, advertising dropSAN FRANCISCO - The sinking economy is threatening the ethnic publications that immigrant communities rely upon to stay informed and navigate American life. More » |
Nigeria native becomes prosecutor in Kansas townHUTCHINSON, Kan. - In some ways, the newest addition to the Reno County district attorney's office is much like any other new prosecutor. Fresh out of law school, he's learning the ropes of his new job while adjusting to life in Hutchinson. More » |
New exhibit displays Obama items from throughout AfricaWASHINGTON - Ndiyo Tunaweza! That's Swahili for "Yes We Can," President Barack Obama's signature campaign line, which became just as ubiquitous in his father's native Kenya as it did in the United States. More » |
