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U.S. Senate passes slavery apology

slaveryThe Senate passed a resolution apologizing for slavery, but a disclaimer has drawn criticism from black lawmakers in the House.

BY WILLIAM DOUGLAS
McClatchy News Service

WASHINGTON — The Senate …

June 24, 2009 | Leave comment | Read More

Supreme Court narrows but preserves Voting Rights Act

The justices leave Section 5 safeguards intact while allowing municipalities with a clean record to ‘bail out.’ Clarence Thomas dissents, saying he would strike down the provision.

By David G. Savage …

June 24, 2009 | Leave comment | Read More

Housing Crisis Erases Wealth of Blacks, Latinos

source: New America Media

After the largest growth in homeownership in history during the last 15 years, blacks and Latinos are now suffering their largest loss in wealth in modern history. …

June 22, 2009 | Leave comment | Read More

Child ’slavery’ now being imported to U.S.

child slaveryIn Africa, children of the poor are commodities, often traded like cows or donkeys by adults who value their labor. This story on child maids is …

May 19, 2009 | Leave comment | Read More