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Watch Exclusive Clip: 'American Violet'

In "American Violet" a young African-American single mother, Dee Roberts, who lives in a small Texas town is wrongly accused of a major crime and fights to clear her name. In this clip, she asks her lawyer if her lawsuit against the D.A. will help.

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Watch Trailer: 'At the Death House Door.'

This 2008 documentary follows the career of retired minister Carroll Pickett, who served as the death house chaplain at a Texas prison and presided over 95 executions.

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An Eyeful in Springtime

Four Texas churches, of 15 decorated by impassioned 19th-century immigrants, make a fine day trip in Texas

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Top 10 Comfort Movies

Movie Mom Nell Minow's 10 favorite comfort movies for when you're feeling ill.

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Peace Begins with One Person

To one person, it's a cup of coffee; to another, it's a gesture of goodwill.

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The Most Inspiring People of 2000

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2007

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, African-American religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation’s most influential African-American spiritual leaders. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today’s most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

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