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This July, CNN continues its investigation of the most challenging issues facing African-Americans with "Black in America 2." Soledad O'Brien reports on people who are using ground-breaking solutions to transform the black experience.

Family roots lure many back to South

Anita Davenport's curiosity about her family's past began with the photographs that surrounded her. Like millions of African-Americans who left the south, her family returned to their roots.

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Single black women choosing to adopt

At 37 years old, Wendy Duren was single and decided to adopt. She joined the growing number of African-American women who opt to adopt instead of waiting for a husband.

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iReport: Join the conversation

From mentoring young people to planting a community garden or tracing your family's roots -- share your innovative solutions for making black America better.

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Urban farming 'revolution'
On a plot of soil, nestled against the backdrop of skyscrapers, residents are turning a lack of access to fresh produce into a community revival.
Poll: Race relations no better
A CNN/ESSENCE poll finds African-Americans really like President Barack Obama, but more feel that race relations have not gotten better since he took office.
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    Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:50:43 -0400
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    Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:49:28 -0400
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