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Lee Daniels is first African-American DGA nominee

The Precious film-maker joins the likes of Quentin Tarantino and James Cameron on the Directors Guild of America’s shortlist, seen as a key indicator for Oscar success. [GUARDIAN]

Nagin on mayor’s race: ‘Don’t be hoodwinked’, race isn’t over

A day after mayoral candidate Troy Henry lashed out at the media for what he categorized as racially biased coverage on the dynamics of the mayor’s race became further inflamed after Mayor Ray Nagin said on a local radio show that Henry’s accusations were accurate. [WWLTV]

Beck: African-American ‘Is A Bogus, PC, Made-Up Term’

On his radio show today, Beck and his co-host discussed the difficulties African-Americans will face when identifying their race on census forms. [TALKING POINTS MEMO]

Census estimate: D.C. black population still shrinking

The District has continued to lose African American residents, according to new census estimates released Thursday, while the number of whites and every other census-tracked minority has risen. [WASHINGTON POST]

Legalizing unauthorized immigrants would help economy, study says

Legalization of the more than 11 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States would raise wages, increase consumption, create jobs and generate more tax revenue, two policy institutes say in a joint report Thursday. [CNN]

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