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Amsterdam News in the Classroom: Remembering the life of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela, was born Rolihlahla Mandela on July 18, 1918
The African American community mourns the passing of Nelson Mandela
The people of South Africa along with admirers from around the world will feel the loss of this leader, activist and revolutionary
Judge rules Detroit eligible for bankruptcy claim
Detroit is insolvent and thereby eligible for bankruptcy
Obama embarks on Affordable Care Act tour
President Barack Obama embarked Tuesday on a campaign to assure Americans that his health plan is alive and well.
De Blasio needs union and constituency support
Among the agenda items for incoming Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio is how to placate the numerous public unions
Another bold move by Obama
Last Saturday evening, President Barack Obama explained yet another bold move by his administration, and like his other moves, the interim peace deal with Iran has come with its own measure of dissent and push back
Last of Scottsboro Boys pardoned
Three of the last Scottsboro Boys—African-American youths falsely accused of raping two white women in 1931—were granted posthumous pardons by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Minton’s Playhouse returns with renovated elegance
Breathtakingly exquisite and elegant is about the best way to describe the newly renovated Minton’s Playhouse
More trouble for President Obama
President Barack Obama woke up Wednesday morning to more bad news: His approval rating reached the lowest since he took office.
