When the Aldens arrived at breakfast the next morning, Cousin Mary and Grandfather Alden were discussing future plans for Pineapple Place. Well, Mary, Im sorry I couldnt arrange that bank loan on this trip. I know how disappointing that is, Mr. Alden

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Black Lives Matter Movement Seeks Reforms to End Police Brutality WASHINGTON The Black Lives Matter movement is renewing calls to end police brutality and is pushing for criminal justice reforms across the United States. The social movement is trying

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Dr. Peter Bossman, who was born in Ghana, is starting his work as mayor of Slovenia's coastal town of Piran. Bossman's election earned him the distinction of being Eastern Europe's first black mayor. But he has urged supporters not to view him as the

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ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: This week Oscar nominations came out and, like many years, several of the films had something in common. Arrival, Jackie, Manchester By The Sea and Hell Or High Water all appeared on Hollywood's Black List. This Black List is actua

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DAVID GREENE, HOST: And we're going to go now to the Mississippi Delta to a town with a unique history and a storied past. It's Mound Bayou. It was founded in 1887 by former slaves - founded with a vision to be a self-reliant, autonomous all-black co

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He walked into the doctor's office. The receptionist said hello. He said hello. She asked if he had an appointment. He said, Yes, I have an appointment at 2 o'clock. She told him to sign in. He signed in. Which doctor are you seeing? she asked. I'm s

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Nikos was an ordinary man. Nothing particularly good ever happened to him, nothing particularly bad ever happened to him. He went through life accepting the mixture of good things and bad things that happen to everyone. He never looked for any explan

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By Bill Rodgers Washington, DC 02 November 2006 watch Black Candidates report Two African American candidates running for the U.S. Senate this year appear to have a chance to win election -- and make history. Democratic Party Congressman Harold Ford

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L'Altra - Black Arrow the wait is over you break open stealing means desire desire clocked in winter shiver old drawers wood splits in two like you laughing means ambition ambition conditioned narrow blackened arrows fly the wait is over you've smoot

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By Efam Dovi Accra 28 June 2006 It has been very anxious moments for fans in Ghana as they watched the Black Stars on television lose to Brazil 3 to 0. Ghana was the last African country to be eliminated from the World Cup. Despite the somber mood a

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By Efam Dovi Accra 21 June 2006 Fans buying Black Stars t-shirts and souvenirs Ghanaians have been celebrating since the first victory by an African side in this World Cup, and are hoping to beat the United States to advance to the next round. -----

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Historic Theater With Black History Roots Reopens in Washington The Howard Theater, a Washington DC landmark, is reborn. The sound of music once again fills the historic venue that was built in 1910 as the largest theater in the world for African Ame

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ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: Race and our perceptions of it affects what happens in the workplace. NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health conducted a poll. And most African-Americans who participated said th

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LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: Rumaan Alam writes women well. His first acclaimed novel, Rich And Pretty, followed two young women, best friends who grow up and then part. His new second novel, That Kind Of Mother, begins as another story about a female

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'Atlanta,' 'Queen Sugar,' Bring Modern Black Culture To TV play pause stop mute unmute max volume 00:0004:30repeat repeat off Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugi

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Family Heirloom, National Treasure: Rare Photos Show Black Civil War Soldiers play pause stop mute unmute max volume 00:0005:41repeat repeat off Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or upda

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RAY SUAREZ, HOST: Next Saturday marks the 25th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots. The widespread and violent uprising erupted after four police officers were acquitted in the beating of a black motorist named Rodney King. The assault was captured

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By Carolyn Weaver New York City 12 November 2007 A docudrama play from Scotlands new National Theatre, about Scottish soldiers in Iraq, garnered accolades from critics and a sold-out run during its recent tour in New York. Black Watch, by Gregory Bur

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SCOTT SIMON, HOST: For a third year, an Arkansas town is host to a Hollywood-style film festival started by Gina Davis, the Oscar-winning actress. The Bentonville Film Festival aims to headline creative works by women and filmmakers of color. Opening

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SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - American Space Agency Launches Black Hole Hunter CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, in VOA Special English. Im Christopher Cruise. JUNE SIMMS: And Im June Simms. Today we tell about American efforts to seek out and

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