Iverson is Headed to Memphis
Allen Iverson announced on Twitter that he is heading to Memphis to join the Grizzlies. [ESPN]

Economic Analysts: Recession May Be Over
According to a government survey, the worst recession since the Great Depression may be over. [AP]

Semanya Gets a Makeover
Caster Semanya, the South African world champion, gets a new makeover in South Africa's You magazine. [BBC]

Granddaughter Attempts to Save Historic Black Cemetery
Elon Osby has filed a lawsuit to stop a developer from removing the cemetery that holds her grandparents and the "last trace" of the local African American community. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]

New Chief Chosen for Anti-Gang Programs
Guillermo Cespedes is selected as the new chief of L.A.'s anti-gang programs. [LATimes.com]

Black Businesswoman Named to U.N. Post
President Obama named Ertharin Cousin the new U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture. Cousin is the former CEO of Feeding America.
[Press Release]

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