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Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick Wins Primary Race in Michigan

Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick received 39.1 percent of the vote, evidence of the deep divide among voters, many of whom wanted to turn the primary into a referendum on Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who faces ...

Could Jesse Jr. Replace Obama in Senate?

The younger Jackson made news last month after he denounced his father – Rev. Jesse Jackson – for Rev. Jackson’s controversial comments about Obama at a Fox News studio.

Real Father, Real Man Uses Gift to Keep on Giving

When Drew Hines got a $1,000 check in August 2006 after being named a “Real Father, Real Man” on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, he was supposed to use it for himself. Instead, he ...

Conyers Wins Subpoena Fight, But at What Price?

Democrats said they will move forward to schedule hearings in September as the presidential campaign reaches a fever pitch, but some observers ask to what end?

COMMENTARY: Relationship Between Obama and Hip Hop Is Being Tested

Now that a brother has a real shot at becoming president, a lot of brothers won’t be able to vote for him.

Education Reformer Aims To Transcend Politics

The news of major improvements in MSA scores most certainly has bolstered his position in a city where Alonso’s five predecessors lasted an average of two years on the job.

U.S. Joins 18 Nations Hosting Global Peace Festivals

The Global Peace Festival was founded in 2006, but this is the first year U.S. cities are participating.

Indictment Appears Likely for Detroit Councilwoman Conyers

The revelation is the latest buzz in Detroit that – just for a moment – has turned attention away from Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who is awaiting trial on perjury charges