Civil Rights Leader Hooks Dead at 85

Benjamin L. HooksBenjamin L. Hooks, a champion of minorities and the poor who increased the NAACP's stature as its executive director, died Thursday. He was 85.

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How to Eat Well on a Food Stamp Budget for $68.88

Eating WellHow well can a family of four eat on just $68.88 a week? For more than 38 million Americans, it's more than a question. With the economy sputtering along, many Americans have turned to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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Foreclosure Rates Surge, Biggest Jump in 5 Years

ForeclosuresA record number of U.S. homes were lost to foreclosure in the first three months of this year, a sign banks are starting to wade through the backlog of troubled home loans at a faster pace.

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Black Voters To Play Big Role in November Election

As Democrats gear up for midterm elections, the Black electorate will play an important role in battleground states. But, with all the talk about climate change, green jobs and the environment, how will those issues weigh on Black voters?

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