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African-American - News May 26, 2011 See African-American Weather Graduating black scholars honored at Urban League of Flint tribute (Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance) Published: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 8:28 PM Updated: Thursday, May 26, 2011, 12:22 AM Matt Dixon The Flint Journal High School students fill the pews of the New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church during the annual Salute to Black Scholars ceremony hosted by Flint's Urban League Wednesday evening. AIDS In America After 30 Years: Facts, Figures, Legislation (MediLexicon) HIV/AIDS made a name for itself in the 1980's in the United States. Now 30 years later, the nation reflects this week on the history of the disease and the impact it has made on the most infected cities such as Washington D.C. And San Francisco. Six seek Fourth Ward seat (Herald Star Online) Four men and two women will explain next Tuesday why they should be named to fill the 4th Ward council seat vacated earlier this month when incumbent Councilman David Fortunato died unexpectedly. Angelou: In disaster, humanity shines (CNN) Maya Angelou celebrates her 82th birthday at her home in Winston Salem, North Carolina, in May, 2010. More Policing of Serena Williams (womanist-musings) From the moment the Williams sisters burst onto the professional tennis courts, Whiteness and patriarchy have attempted to silence, discipline and shame them into submission. Criticism abounds regarding the sisters and yet, as far as I can see, the most repeated issue that arises, is based solidly in the fact that they are unapologetically Black women. When the media is not attempting to turn them into loud mouth sapphires, they are slut shaming them. Who could forget the media hype over this outfit. It was hardly surprising when the following image caused a stir in the media. Study claims to know why black men are at greater risk of prostate cancer (The Voice) A NEW study claims to know why black men are at a greater risk of developing prostate cancer than any other race. Jackson mayor accuses fellow council members of meeting at a private... (MLive) Published: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 10:19 AM Updated: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 11:12 AM File photo Mayor Karen Dunigan Jackson Mayor Karen Dunigan has accused fellow council members of meeting at a private club that she claims does not allow women and blacks as members. Allon: The blackout at Stuyvesant and Bronx Science (New York Daily News) Stuyvesant High School in Lower Manhattan, one of the schools were the minority population is plummeting. 28th Avenue Connector to bridge North Nashville, West End (The Tennessean) The bridge will be short - just one-third of a mile. But city leaders hope it will have long-lasting effects on Nashville's business community, transit options and race relations.