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National (Time)– In a finding that surprised its authors, a new study revealed that vitamin D deficiency does not contribute to rates of fatal stroke in African Americans, even while it doubles the risk of death from stroke in whites. This, despite the fact that blacks are known to be more vulnerable to vitamin D […]

Washington (FinalCall)– As the Republican Party revels in its takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives with midterm elections, as the Democratic Party regroups and the Tea Party edges further into mainstream politics, Blacks in America ponder what the downfall of Democratic politicians and a weakened, embattled president means for their own interests and political […]

Washington (Politco)– The Congressional Black Caucus wants to hear directly from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) before taking caucus positions on pressing matters, including whether to back the outgoing speaker’s plans to hold leadership elections this week, whether to endorse her and whether to support amendments aimed at diminishing her power to appoint lieutenants to […]

New York– NAN held the inaugural National Action Network Triumph Awards on November 15, 2010 at Rose Hall in Jazz at Lincoln Center honoring those who have made a positive impact beyond their performance on stage, in the arts, in the community, and in their respective professions.

New York (NYDailyNews)– An NYPD cop on his way home from work was killed Monday when his car was rammed by a boozed-up Brooklyn man driving the wrong way, authorities said. Officer Andre Menzies – a father of five – was driving east on the Northern State Parkway in Dix Hills, L.I., about 12:05 a.m. […]

If President Obama wants to focus on the 2012 presidential campaign, he is going to have to shore up his base. Everyone keeps saying he has to move to the center in order to appeal to independents, to appeal to conservative Democrats. But Roland Martin says President Obama has to focus on his base. WATCH: […]

Congressman James Clyburn appears on Washington Watch to discuss the new political landscape in Washington DC, how Democrats can return to the majority and if Nancy Pelosi should  be the House Minority Leader. WATCH: James Clyburn: Road Back To The Majority Runs Through Minorities

Voters say they want officials in Washington to work together; yet, they elect officials from the extremes who will not work together. Is this a perfect example of the American voters saying one thing and doing another, or are they absolutely delusional when it comes to politics? WATCH:

The questions about Donovan McNabb’s future in Washington can end. The Washington Football Team agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Pro Bowl QB on Monday, ESPN and NFL.com reported. The deal is said to be worth $78 million with $40 million guaranteed. The agreement comes just two weeks after McNabb was benched for […]

YOKOHAMA, Japan – President Obama reacquainted himself with a piece of his childhood on Sunday before heading back to Washington at the end of his nine-day, four-country trip across Asia.