Archive | January 6, 2012

South Africa’s ANC party celebrates 100 years

January 6, 2012

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South Africa’s ANC party celebrates 100 years     African National Congress marks its 100th anniversary this weekend with fanfare and dozens of visiting presidents.   More than 100,000 people are expected for the ANC centenary festivities, including 46 heads of state and a dozen former presidents, the party says.  

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1911 United, a new super PAC backed by Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi, backs Barack Obama

January 6, 2012

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1911 United, a new super PAC, backs Barack Obama By DAVE LEVINTHAL POLITICO President Barack Obama has a new, moneyed supporter in this new year — a super PAC dedicated to mobilizing black voters in key swing states. Calling itself 1911 United, the super PAC is aiming to raise $1.5 million during the election cycle […]

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December 2011 unemployment rate for whites decreased while it increased for African Americans

January 6, 2012

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December 2011 unemployment rate for whites decreased while it increased for African Americans White male unemployment lowered to 7.1% African American male unemployment lowers to 15.7% White female unemployment lowered to 6.8% while African American female unemployment increased to 13.9% Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics African American unemployment African American unemployment for December 2011 […]

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