Washington walks a tightrope in Uganda
Much of the world has been transfixed by the non-violent protests sweeping across the Middle East - all too often met by violent government retaliation. Outside the global spotlight, however, another non-violent protest is gathering steam. More »
Aristide surprises by staying on Haiti's sidelines
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Exiled former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide returned in March to a movie star's welcome, arriving by private jet to a crowd of adoring fans and fevered speculation about what the twice-ousted leader would do back home. More »
Black women embrace first lady's evolved role
ATLANTA - First lady Michelle Obama was welcomed with thunderous cheers and told the 550 graduating from Spelman College, an historically black women's school, that no matter where they go, they need to bring the school's ideals to the world. The graduates welled with pride upon her arrival, even as she clapped enthusiastically for their achievements. In Obama, the young women see the essence of the successful, black career women many of them hope to become. More »
Lawmakers press Obama on jobs in urban areas
WASHINGTON - Black members of Congress pressed President Barack Obama last week for a greater focus on creating jobs in urban areas where unemployment is often highest. Obama said he was trying to fix the economy as a whole, said Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. More »
