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Black Iraqis In Basra Face Racism

Nov 18th, 2008 · Iraqis of African descent in the southern port city of Basra say they're still discriminated against because of the color of their skin. Long relegated to menial jobs or work as musicians and dancers, some have recently formed a group to advance their civil rights.

Keywords: Iraq · city · civil · music · Racism · discrimination · Dancer · relegated · Basra · Iraqis of African · menial

Coleslaw: You Could Be a Star *

Aug 8th, 2007 · Relegated to a side dish, coleslaw is frequently forgotten until the very last moment of picnic prep, picked up last minute, and then promptly ignored. No more. Deb Perelman offers tips for turning your coleslaw from bland to glam.

Keywords: relegated · bland · glam · Deb Perelman · Coleslaw

Demand Increases for Women to Join Afghan Police

May 3rd, 2007 · Tradition and a conservative interpretation of Islam relegate most women in Afghanistan to the role of subservient wife and mother. But in at least one province, demand is high for women to fill a role previously reserved for men: police officer.

Keywords: Afghanistan · officer · Afghan · Conservation · Traditional · province · wife · subservience · Islam · relegated · interpretation · reservation

Pluto's Link to the Sports World ****

Aug 30th, 2006 · Commentator Frank Deford sees a parallel between the downgrading of Pluto to a dwarf planet and relegating sports teams to dwarf teams.

Keywords: world · planet · Pluto · downgraded · relegated · Frank Deford · Parallel

Organic Foods Crowd onto Mainstream Grocery Shelves *

Aug 25th, 2006 · There was a time when organic food was a rarity, relegated to farmer's markets and niche groceries. But now you can find at least a small selection of organic products at most big grocery stores. Even Wal-Mart has started stocking its shelves with organic options.

Keywords: Food · products · organization · mainstream · Farmers · Wal · relegated · groceries · Grocery · Niche

Why We Need Black History Month ***

Feb 10th, 2006 · Commentator Clarence Page explains his belief that Black History Month is essential and needs to continue. Some African-Americans reject the notion that their history can be relegated to just one month, while others believe it encourages racial separation.

Keywords: African Americans · history · Racial · Black History Month · beliefs · Clarence Page · relegated