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Breaking down black AmericaOn the cold November night when President-elect Barack Obama declared victory, black America appeared perfectly unified. The vast majority of African Americans had supported Obama throughout his presidential bid, and in his election, the dreams of the Civil Rights Movement had finally been fulfilled. More » |
GOP: Illegal immigrants taking minorities' jobsWASHINGTON - Black lawmakers accused Republicans last week of trying to "manufacture tension" between African Americans and immigrants as Republican members of the House of Representatives argued in a hearing that more minorities would be working were it not for illegal immigration. More » |
Rare anti-slavery booklet acquired by U.Va.RICHMOND, Va. - The University of Virginia has acquired a rare first edition of an 1829 anti-slavery manifesto that was considered a rallying cry for black Americans and a major threat to Southern leaders, who worked vigorously to ban it. More » |
