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On May 31, 2012, in a decision that's sure to be appealed to the Supreme Court, a federal court struck down as…
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For more than 20 years, DC Black Pride has celebrated the black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in…
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Hollywood, like the rest of the world, was stunned to hear of the death of disco diva Donna Summer. Celebrities…
On May 12, 2012, The Root held the inaugural event for its Black, Fit and Healthy Series at the Prince George's…