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Like his father Fela, Femi Kuti puts African politics front and center in his music.

Nigerian Star Femi Kuti Talks Politics And Music

He has been one of the most recognized and beloved Nigerian musicians of the past 20 years. The son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti has broken from his father's legacy and created his own unique identity.

Study Shows Racial Wealth Gap Grows Wider

The study by the Pew Research Center says the median net worth of a white family in 2009 was 20 times greater than that of the average black family, and 18 times greater than the average Hispanic family. The gap is twice what it was before the Great Recession.

A man joins nationwide protests in memory of slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, in downtown Los Angeles on Monday.

Will A Movement Emerge From Florida Teen's Death?

As Trayvon Martin's parents lead the calls for an arrest in their son's killing, their lawyers have hired a marketing firm, and efforts are under way to establish a nonprofit foundation. Supporters say they want to protect others from injustice.

How Berlusconi Created A Country In His Own Image

Silvio Berlusconi's resignation as prime minister marks the end of a political career that tainted Italy's international image and helped bring its economy to the brink of bankruptcy. A fraction of the scandals he endured would destroy political careers elsewhere, but Berlusconi held unprecedented control through a media empire.

New Film on Racism in WWII to Debut at San Diego Black Film Festival

Promotional photo of renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, host of "NOVA scienceNOW" with the Earth in his hands

NOVA scienceNOW: Dark Matter; Of Mice And Memory; Hany Farid; Wisdom Of The Crowds

Airs Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

U.S. Internet Execs Testify to Congress on China Dealings

Representatives from Yahoo, Microsoft, Google and Cisco Systems testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday about their business practices in China. A panel of human rights activists also appeared, raising concerns about each of the companies' roles in helping the Chinese government censor and monitor the Internet.

Tracy Martin says of his son, "We're not saying that Trayvon was perfect. But what we are saying is, he was our child. He was a good kid. And he didn't deserve death."

Trayvon's Father: We Don't Want 'An Eye For An Eye'

Trayvon Martin's parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, visited Capitol Hill this week to meet with Democratic leaders. While in Washington, D.C., Tracy Martin spoke about the case in an interview with Tell Me More host Michel Martin.

U.S. President Barack Obama participates in an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC's Good Morning America, in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. During the interview, President Obama expressed his support for gay marriage, a first for a U.S. president.

Obama Gambles On Gay Marriage

The president's open support for same-sex marriage could energize GOP voters on Mitt Romney's behalf.

Sen. Graham: Democrats' Health Care Deals A 'Joke'

But the GOP lawmaker says lessons learned may spur bipartisanship on a bill to cut greenhouse gases.

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