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Angelina Jolie Is Not A Sex Symbol
Dr. Moe Anderson, soulciti.com

Her mother died of ovarian cancer after a decade long struggle; she was in her mid-50s. With that very bad news in her medical history, Jolie made the wise decision to have genetic testing.
What Kerry Washington's 'Scandal' Role Really Means
H. Crosley, The Root

For some, Kerry Washington's portrayal of Olivia Pope on Scandal is a coup because it dismisses the idea that black women are unattractive in mainstream society, writes the New York Times.
Former Atlanta Mayor Joins the LBJ School
The Daily Texan

Shirley Franklin, who served two terms as mayor of Atlanta, has joined the LBJ School of Public Affairs as the Barbara Jordan Visiting Professor in Ethics and Political Values. The LBJ School’s dean, Robert Hutchings, announced the appointment.

NATIONAL HEADLINES

Is This the End of Stop and Frisk?
Ebony.com

The ruling in favor of NYC residents who say their rights are violated by the police practice is a start
Meet Derek Murphy: USA Today’s New General Manager
BlackBlueDog.com

Derek Murphy has been named the new Executive VP and general manager of USA Today. Murphy will report to President and Publisher Larry Kramer.
Have We Sold Our Souls By Turning a Blind Eye to Obama’s Drones?
HipHopAndPolitics.com

There’s a lot of talk about President Obama and his use of drones as well as him have a kill list which has asserts that he can kill American citizens that he deems to be working against America and somehow down with al-Qaeda.
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Violence Against Women Act
Jennifer Bendery, Huffington Post

The Senate easily passed its Violence Against Women Act reauthorization bill on Tuesday, officially punting the issue to the House, where Republican leaders still haven't signaled how they plan to proceed.
Chicago remembers teen victim of city gun violence
ABC News.com

Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries including First Lady Michelle Obama packed the funeral Saturday for a Chicago honor student whose killing catapulted her into the nation's debate over gun violence.
Rosa Parks Statue to Go Up on Capitol Hill
Natelege Whaley, BET.com

The late Rosa Parks continues to make history. Her likeness will be depicted in a statue later this year at Capitol Hill's Statuary Hall, making her the first African-American woman to achieve the mark.

EDITORIALS

How Small Business Owners Can Profit from Being Politically Active
Raynard Jackson, Black Enterprise

Sometimes making your business successful is all about having the right connections.
Creating Great African Americans
Sybil Wilkes
When I was a kid, my parents had a coffee table book, “Great Negroes: Past and Present.” Day after day, I would pass through the living room, (because there was no living in the living room) and didn’t really pay attention to the books that lived in the
March Madness Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion: Players Harmed in Process
Dr. Boyce Watkins, BlackBlueDog.com

In case you’re not aware, the NCAA is big, really big. This professional sports league that disguises itself as being amateur is rolling in money and profitability. Much of this excess is driven by the fact that their competitors, the NFL, NBA and Major
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