Use of a Chinese sculptor and Chinese granite
to create the centerpiece of a four-acre, $100 million Martin Luther
King Jr. memorial in Washington, D.C., has angered the U.S. granite
industry. Click to continue at BurlingtonFreePress.com
The NAACP is proud of the latest accomplishment by one
of its own. Rev. Dr. Benjamin Lawson Hooks was among eight who received
the Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush yesterday. The
Presidental Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Just a few years ago, the U.S. military was rarely seen in the
oil-rich waters of West Africa's Gulf of Guinea. This year, it plans to
be there every day.The strategic importance of Africa and its
natural resources is on the rise... Click to continue from The Associated Press
Chants of “black power” and “justice now” rang
through the streets of Charleston on Saturday as hundreds marched in
support of Megan Williams. The crowd wanted to pressure prosecutors to add hate-crime charges
against six white people accused of beating, raping and torturing
Williams in a Logan County trailer last month. Click to continue at WVGazette.com
The Bush administration is
seeking to delay Senate action on a bill authorizing states to
divest assets in companies doing business with Sudan, a letter
made public on Wednesday said. Click to continue at Reuters.com
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Just a few years ago, the U.S. military was rarely seen in the
oil-rich waters of West Africa's Gulf of Guinea. This year, it plans to
be there every day.The strategic importance of Africa and its
natural resources is on the rise... 
