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African-American - News September 24, 2011 See African-American Weather Capitol City Bank looking to community for help (11 Alive) An Atlanta bank that built its reputation on helping the African American community now needs that community's help. Terrence Howard and Cuba Gooding Jr. On Racism in Hollywood (Think Progress) At an event the Congressional Black Caucus put together to honor the Tuskegee Airmen and to promote George Lucas's new movie about them, Red Tails , the movie's stars, Terrence Howard and Cuba Gooding, Jr., had some pointed things to say about the way Hollywood approaches black actors and directors. Jury Picked In Conrad Murray's Trial (KETV-TV) A jury of seven men and five women was chosen Friday in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Conrad Murray, the doctor accused of having a role in singer Michael Jackson's death. Celebrating Freedom: Emancipation Celebration going strong after 148 years (Tri-County News) Photos courtesy of the Gallia County Emancipation Committee The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium stopped by during the Emancipation Celebration festivities on Sept. With 'Trouble in Mind,' Arena Stage revives a sadly still-relevant play about racism in America. (Express) In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" became the first play written by an African-American woman to be produced on Broadway. Karmanos Cancer Institute Gets $3.5M Komen Grant To Treat a Triple Negativea Breast Cancer (CBS Local) Researchers at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will focus on creating better therapies to treat triple negative breast cancer thanks to a $3.5 million grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Miami Times celebrates 89 years serving black community (The Miami Herald) Sept. 1 marked the 89th anniversary of the Miami Times, the oldest and largest black owned newspaper in the Southeast.