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  1. South Africa: Apartheid-Era Leader Falls Ill

    Tue, 2 Jul 2013

    a hospital. De Klerk and his wife previously announced they were suspending a working visit and vacation in Europe because Mandela is critically ill. De Klerk and the anti-apartheid leader led negotiations that ended white racist rule.

  2. Ailing Mandela Still Able to Unite South Africans

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    its own eloquence. A 10-year-old's note to Nelson Mandela, the prisoner who fought South African apartheid, or white racist rule, and became a global emblem of unity and humility, addresses him as "the greates president are land has ever had it

  3. WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Tutu Welcomes Obama 'Home'

    Sun, 30 Jun 2013

    with the virus that causes AIDS. Obama praised Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who helped bring an end to South Africa's racist apartheid rule, as "an unrelenting champion of justice and human dignity." Tutu then spoke of Obama's re-election last

  4. First Family Touring Mandela's Island Prison

    Sun, 30 Jun 2013

    senator but this time is bringing his family. He said he's eager to teach them about Mandela's role in overcoming white racist rule, first as an activist and later as a president who forged a unity government with his former captors. He told reporters

  5. Michelle Obama to Youth: Channel Mandela's Hope

    Sat, 29 Jun 2013

    young adults in South Africa to channel the hope that former President Nelson Mandela held while imprisoned for 27 years during racist white rule. As the nation continues to pray for Mandela, who has been hospitalized since June 8, the first lady also offered

  6. Momentous Supreme Court Term Ends With Flourish

    Sat, 29 Jun 2013

    was then taking place in Congress about extending the law's key requirement that states with a history of racial discrimination in voting get Washington's approval before changing the way they hold elections. This "preclearance" provision

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  1. Obama Paying Tribute to Mandela in S Africa

    Sat, 29 Jun 2013

    Buildings, where Mandela was inaugurated as the country's first black president in 1994 after 27 years behind bars under racist rule. Obama has called Mandela a "personal hero" and said the imprisoned activist's willingness to risk his life for the

  2. QVC Latest Company to Drop Paula Deen After Controversy

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    apologized for using the N-word -a highly offensive slur referring to blacks - and categorically denied allegations she is a racist . Deen made the damaging admission during a deposition last month for a racial and sexual discrimination lawsuit filed against

  3. Target Cuts Ties With Deen; Drugmaker Distances

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    retailer, said it too was cutting ties with Deen following a tearful "Today" show interview in which she said she's not a racist . On the same day, Caesars Entertainment announced that Paula Deen's name is being stripped from four buffet restaurants

  4. Target Cuts Ties With Deen; Drugmaker Distances

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    retailer, said it too was cutting ties with Deen following a tearful "Today" show interview in which she said she's not a racist . On the same day, Caesars Entertainment announced that Paula Deen's name is being stripped from four buffet restaurants

  5. Target Cuts Ties With Deen; Drugmaker Distances

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    retailer, said it too was cutting ties with Deen following a tearful "Today" show interview in which she said she's not a racist . On the same day, Caesars Entertainment announced that Paula Deen's name is being stripped from four buffet restaurants

  6. Target Cuts Ties With Deen; Drugmaker Distances

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    retailer, said it too was cutting ties with Deen following a tearful "Today" show interview in which she said she's not a racist . On the same day, Caesars Entertainment announced that Paula Deen's name is being stripped from four buffet restaurants

  7. Target Cuts Ties With Deen; Drugmaker Distances

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    retailer, said it too was cutting ties with Deen following a tearful "Today" show interview in which she said she's not a racist . On the same day, Caesars Entertainment announced that Paula Deen's name is being stripped from four buffet restaurants

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Videos

  1. Roundtable I: Historic Marriage Ruling

    Sun, 30 Jun 2013

    fact is because kennedy says that the logic of his decision that one can be against same-sex marriage only for reasons of bigotry and wanting to cause injury, if that is so, as it's played out in 37 states, chad griffin the of the human rights campaign

    bigotry found at 1:54

    decision that one can be against same-sex marriage only for reasons of bigotry and wanting to cause injury, if that is so, as it's played out in 37 states, chad griffin the of the human
  2. Trayvon Martin's Friend: 'Creepy-Ass Cracker' Comment Not Racist

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    Rachel Jeantel testifies about her conversation with Martin on the night he was fatally shot.

  3. Young NBA Finals Singer Sparks Racist Firestorm

    Fri, 14 Jun 2013

    have hatred in their hearts I just find children. That they should think before they gains. Go Sebastien go to Miami hit one last night but clearly inside better arena judging from the response the biggest losers. Bigotry . And hatred to.

    bigotry found at 2:27

    but clearly inside better arena judging from the response the biggest losers. Bigotry . And hatred to.
  4. Paula Deen Dropped From QVC

    Fri, 28 Jun 2013

    and focus on setting things right. What went wrong happened during her deposition for a lawsuit where she admitted to using racist language. Leading Wal-Mart Smithfield Foods Caesars casinos and the Food Network and their deals forcible club. Target who

    racist found at 0:52

    happened during her deposition for a lawsuit where she admitted to using racist language. Leading Wal-Mart Smithfield Foods Caesars casinos and the Food Network and their deals -- forcible club. -- -- -- -- Target
  5. Supreme Court Orders Appellate Court to Re-Rule on Affirmative Action

    Mon, 24 Jun 2013

    of hundreds of years of racial discrimination to continuing racial discrimination in our society. By the that's unfair that's racism against me. A white applicant combat the vicious white racism of segregation and and

    Racism found at 4:57, 5:48

    racial background. Abigail Fisher didn't get in she says that's unfair that's racism against me. A white applicant and I I don't think that's constitutional. And her case goes on -- bring up a good
    amendment and so. While that was written to combat the vicious white racism of segregation and and slavery. White applicants now believe. They are being disadvantaged because of their race and that's where we are
  6. Voting Rights, Gay Marriage Among Hot-Button Issues Facing Supreme Court

    Mon, 24 Jun 2013

    can be a factor in university admissions, affirmative actions and whether states still who have a history of racial discrimination still have to submit their voting plans to the department of justice. Reporter: That's right. These are

    racial discrimination found at 1:12

    admissions, affirmative actions and whether states still who have a history of racial discrimination still have to submit their voting plans to the department of justice. Reporter: That's right. These are two legacy issues, if you
  7. Alec Baldwin's Angry Tweet About Tabloid Story

    Fri, 28 Jun 2013

    the rachael ray show. But it's possible to preschedule tweets so they post automatically. Alec baldwin used profine and racist language. Even threatening. I'm going to find you toxic little expletive and I'm going to expletive you up. My wife and

    racist found at 0:58

    to preschedule tweets so they post automatically. Alec baldwin used profine and racist language. Even threatening. I'm going to find you toxic little expletive and I'm going to expletive you up. My wife and I
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