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Nikki Giovanni: rap poetry is part of world literature

June 1, 2010 By Irving C. Jones

PHILADELPHIA -- Nikki Giovanni, world renowned poet, spoke here in Philadelphia, May 28, as par of Art Sanctuary's 26th Annual Celebration of Black Writing Festival.

Germany, Afghanistan, Gaza

June 1, 2010 By Victor Grossman

On the first such occasion in German history, President Horst Koehler, only a year into his second term, told a sudden press conference Monday that he was immediately resigning.

Jobs with Justice says it’s time to celebrate

June 1, 2010 By Ben Sears

PHILADELPHIA - Celebrating a year of victories, a standing-room-only crowd honored a legend in the city's labor movement and other union and community leaders.

Bus riders protest 20 percent fare hikes

June 1, 2010 By Rossana Cambron

Video: Bus Riders Union protests the proposed 20% fare increase for Los Angeles County passengers.

Honduras coup reverberations continue

June 1, 2010 By Emile Schepers

Four months after a new president, Porfirio Lobo of the right-wing National Party, took power, killings continue and he has still not achieved full legitimacy in Latin America.