About David A. Love

David A. Love is a journalist and commentator who writes investigative stories and op-eds on a variety of issues, including politics, social justice, human rights, race, criminal justice and inequality. Love is also an instructor at the Rutgers School of Communication and Information, where he trains students in a social justice journalism lab. In addition to his journalism career, Love has worked as an advocate and leader in the nonprofit sector, served as a legislative aide, and as a law clerk to two federal judges. He holds a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Harvard University, and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He also completed the Joint Programme in International Human Rights Law at the University of Oxford. His portfolio website is davidalove.com.

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 13, 2016

Donald Trump needs to get the Cosby treatment – immediately

Donald Trump is a creep, pervert and admitted sexual predator who thinks he can do and say whatever he wants to whomever he pleases because of his wealth and white male privilege…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 7, 2016

In tragedy and disaster, the world always exploits Haiti

Once again, Haiti is hurting…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 4, 2016

President Obama says 3rd party or protest voting is supporting Trump – is he right?

In an interview on Steve Harvey’s radio show, President Obama said that anyone who votes for a third party candidate or stays at home is casting their ballot for the Republican nominee…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 2, 2016

Larry Wilmore’s ‘Barry, you did it my n*gga!’ moment was expected and 100% authentic

Did you see Larry Wilmore at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday night? The comedian and host of Comedy Central’s […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 22, 2016

Prince broke every mold possible: ‘The only guy who could steal your girl and her wardrobe’

Prince refused to be boxed in to anyone’s norms, expectations or desires…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 14, 2016

Mass shooting of 6 black people happened last week, but no whites, no ‘terrorists’ – no story?

Why is that when black people are killed, either the story is ignored, or at best, it gets only second or third-tier coverage?
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 8, 2016

Bernie Sanders’ ghettos and the soft bigotry of low expectations

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders stepped into a minefield when he talked about “the ghetto.” And he only made it […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 7, 2016

Nancy Reagan’s biggest legacy with African-Americans

Former First Lady Nancy Reagan, regarded as one of the most influential women to hold the position, died of congestive […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 4, 2016

Donald Trump’s campaign stops are Klan rallies sans the sheets

Donald Trump campaign rallies are a lot like Coke Zero. Die-hard supporters of Trump get a rich taste of of a […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 29, 2016

Chris Rock called out racism but belittled #OscarsSoWhite protesters

At last night’s Oscars, Chris Rock spoke the truth about racism, in light of the #OscarsSoWhite protest of the absence […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 25, 2016

Republican’s refusal to hear President Obama’s SCOTUS nominee is racist

Can we talk about the elephant in the room — the Republican elephant in the room? Apparently, the GOP doesn’t […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 23, 2016

Afraid of Beyoncé? When did America’s police become so soft?

When did America’s police become so soft? This isn’t to say that all police officers are cowardly; a good majority are hard-working […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 20, 2016

Kanye West represents the victimhood, paranoia plaguing black men

What’s up with Kanye man? It’s a question that people are asking these days about the larger-than-life celebrity, and they are worried about him…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 14, 2016

Can we keep it real about Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia?

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is dead at 79. The influential conservative jurist was found dead of apparent natural causes […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 10, 2016

White House: Economy is improving for African-Americans, but more work is needed

The U.S. economy is improving, and African-Americans have made inroads since the Great Recession, but there is more work to be […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 8, 2016

Beyoncé's Super Bowl performance brought the mood of Black America center stage

Beyoncé and Bruno Mars were a sight to behold at the Super Bowl 50 halftime performance. Did you ever think you’d […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 5, 2016

Gov. Rick Snyder, the best thing you can do for Flint is resign — like today

Now is the time for Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to show himself the door — like today. Because at this point, […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
January 30, 2016

Why The Game’s $1 million pledge to Flint deserves a lot more props

The Game is showing us how it’s done with his $1 million pledge to help the people in Flint, Michigan. […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
January 25, 2016

If Clarence Thomas and Sarah Palin had a child, it would be Stacey Dash

What do you get when you cross Sarah Palin and Clarence Thomas? You get a “Clueless” actress-turned-conservative pundit named Stacey […]
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
January 22, 2016

Public officials must face the music for Flint water crisis

The Flint water crisis and the poisoning of black children is yet another example of violence waged against African Americans each and every day…