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Blacks and the White House: Slavery and serviceWASHINGTON - The first child born at the White House was the grandson of President Thomas Jefferson. The second child born there was his property - the African American baby of Jefferson's two slaves. More » |
Study flunks 49 states in college affordabilityAn independent report on American higher education flunks all but one state when it comes to affordability - an embarrassing verdict that is unlikely to improve as the economy contracts. More » |
Pittsburgh schools working to make minorities feel at homePITTSBURGH - Many high school history courses take a survey approach, giving students the highlights about many important events during a particular period. More » |
