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Why I love the city that brutalized me

Before Katrina, all I knew about New Orleans was Bourbon Street clichés. Then I got mugged there and fell for a local boy and the glorious city itself.

Hope floats

She was unforgettable in Spike Lee's "When the Levees Broke." Now Phyllis Montana-LeBlanc explains what the storm took away -- and never could.

What's up with black names, anyway?

From Tayshaun to Rau'shee, Olympic athletes have been a reminder of distinctive African-American names. Before you poke fun, here's a history lesson.

I seem to be moving in with my boyfriend -- but why?!

His 9-year-old has Tourette's and ADHD, and I'm still a student ... is this a good idea?

My mom left my dad in a nursing home and lied about his chances of coming home

He thought he'd be returning home to die. But she just strung him along until he was gone.

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