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Living the Dream

CBC Members Share Their Black History Inspirations

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Paying tribute to notable individuals who passed away in 2012.

In Memoriam: Honoring Those We Lost in 2012

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The Top Political Stories of 2012

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Donald Payne Jr. and Laura Richardson Have Very Different Election Night Results

Payne will likely win election but Richardson may lose.
06/06/2012
Rep. Donald Payne Jr.

Donald Payne Jr. Hopes to Continue Late Father's Legacy in Congress

Voters will decide on Rep. Payne's successor.
06/04/2012
Donald Payne Jr.

Candidates Line Up to Fill Donald Payne’s House Seat

All the candidates are African-American.
04/03/2012

Rep. Payne Remembered for Quiet Effectiveness

Leaders share memories of the late lawmaker's strength.
03/14/2012
N.J. Rep. Donald Payne Has Died  - Rep. Donald Payne, New Jersey’s first African-American congressman and a former Congressional Black Caucus chairman, died Tuesday. He was 77.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/WireImage/Getty Images)

African-American Leaders Honor Rep. Donald Payne

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Donald Payne - New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne, 77, lost his battle with colon cancer on March 6, leaving behind a legacy as a leader, a statesman and a citizen of the world. Here African-American leaders share memories and sentiments about the loss of a dear friend and colleague who was laid to rest on March 14. –Joyce Jones(Photo: REUTERS/Susana Vera)

N.J. Rep. Donald Payne Has Died

The longtime lawmaker was 77 years old.
03/06/2012