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After More Than 40 Years On The Run, Fugitive Behind 1972 Airplane Hijacking Caught In Portugal

AP | SAMANTHA HENRY | Posted 11.27.2011

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NEWARK, N.J. — A 1970s militant who escaped from a murder sentence in New Jersey and carried out one of the most brazen hijackings in U.S. histo...

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Requiem for a Superhero

Sean Campbell | Posted 11.02.2011

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Sean Campbell

When I was young, the only Black comic book characters I could remember were an African princess, an African king and a jive-talkin' ex-con. At the time, I didn't think it was a problem that there wasn't anyone for me to identify with.

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The Light Of The Sun: A Conversation With Jill Scott

Mike Ragogna | Posted 09.23.2011

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Mike Ragogna

Jill has the #1 album in the country, and features Anthony Hamilton on her latest single, "So In Love." Here, she gives us some background on how her duet came about.

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Mumia Abu-Jamal Death Sentence Thrown Out: Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Former Black Panther

AP | MARYCLAIRE DALE | Posted 05.25.2011

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PHILADELPHIA — The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out a ruling that had set aside the death sentence of Mumia Abu-Jamal, convicted of killing a ...

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Chicago: A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Shaw | Posted 05.25.2011

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Charles Shaw

The election of Barack Obama and the recent arrest of Governor Rod Blagojevich have once again shown how Chicago's angels are never far away from its demons.

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Campaigners Have Heavy Presence at Philly Polls

James Sanders | Posted 05.25.2011

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James Sanders

Campaigners for both political parties are not lagging around with their vote, and they are making sure that you don't either with tables and chairs l...

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