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Jesse Jackson Says Britain Should Apologize for Slavery E-mail
Sunday, 26 August 2007
Charging that ethnic minorities are still underrepresented in the British government and economy, U.S. civil rights activist Jesse Jackson has called on the country to atone for its role in the slave trade.  Read more at CNSNews.com
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Klansman gets 3 life terms for '64 murders E-mail
Sunday, 26 August 2007
Reputed Klansman James Ford Seale will remain behind bars for the rest of his life for his role in abducting and killing two black teenagers 43 years ago. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate this morning sentenced the 72-year-old to three life sentences...  Read more at USAToday.com
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New Orleans Flood Plan Upgrade Urged E-mail
Friday, 24 August 2007
Federal officials outlined plans yesterday for a significant improvement to the New Orleans flood-protection system by 2011, but said the total cost would be more than double the $7.1 billion that Congress has already appropriated for repairs and upgrades.  Read more at NYTimes.com
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Vick case divides African-American leaders E-mail
Friday, 24 August 2007
The Michael Vick case has exposed a split within the NAACP and the African-American community, as some condemn Vick’s role in the deaths of fighting dogs and others cast him as a victim of a racist justice system.  Read more at MSNBC.com
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Was 'no-snitch' cartoon racist? Editorial editor regrets use of term 'ho' E-mail
Monday, 20 August 2007
Some readers were shocked and angered by a Friday editorial page cartoon depicting a black man with a smoking gun in his hand standing over a bullet-riddled victim.  "I didn't see nuttin'!" said a little girl standing nearby. "Now that's a good little ho!" said the gunman. Read more at Jackonville.com
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