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Tavis Smiley Discusses Poverty, The Consequences Of Obama, And Public Media At USC
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Tavis Smiley spoke at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism on Wednesday. (Graham Clark/Neon Tommy)
Smiley discussed poverty in the United States and why black leaders don't pressure Obama.
Read more...L.A.’s Mayoral Candidates Vie For African American Votes
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A couple leading candidates have support from diversity-minded voters.
Read more...North Carolina's Black Support For Obama Uncertain
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Black voters in swing states like North Carolina are especially important to Obama campaign.
Read more...African-American Christians Stand Behind Obama
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Despite the flurry that the President’s pro-gay stance caused amongst the Black clergy, most church attendees will remain by his side.
Read more...Diversity Crucial For Clear Channel’s KFI, Activists Say
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Insights from cultural critic Jasmyne Cannick.
Read more...Theater Review: "A Raisin In The Sun" At The Kirk Douglas Theatre
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A must-see revival of a timeless classic.
Read more...Achievement Gap Persists In African-American Graduation Rates
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Graduation rates remain low for African American men
Read more...New Housing Project To Revive Historic South Los Angeles Neighborhood
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The new housing project will revive a dream by a USC alum for the African American community.
Read more...Back To The Antebellum: Immigration And Birthright Citizenship
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The argument proponents of birthright citizenship use sounds a lot like the one the Supreme Court used to deny blacks, freed and enslaved, the right to be citizens of this country.
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