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Why it's time for Obama to talk about legalizing marijuana

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Michael Steele: College Republican report is a wake-up call for GOP

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'Mad Men' and black characters: Negative depictions in the name of diversity?

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Kerry Washington: The queen of repping black girls

OPINION - As much as I might be over Olivia Pope, I am completely head over heels for Kerry Washington...
/ May 31, 2013

In Virginia, Delaware, positive steps on ending felony disenfranchisement

OPINION - It’s should come as no surprise that Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is taking steps to rid the states…
/ May 31, 2013

Voting rights for millions are in the hands of just 9 justices

OPINION - Two critical voting rights opinions will be issued by the Supreme Court this term, which ends on June…
/ May 31, 2013

'After Earth' is slammed by critics: Should Will Smith give sci-fi a rest?

OPINION - The lesson for the elder Smith is that it might be time for him to move on to…
/ May 31, 2013

How French duo Daft Punk is reviving black dance music

OPINION - Break out the mirror ball, disco is back. The dance music of the 70’s is back in vogue…
/ May 31, 2013

My double mastectomy, and the test most women can't afford

ESSAY - It’s a time honored tradition in American life when an A-List actor shares his/ her 'cause celebre,' that…
/ May 30, 2013

Is Lauryn Hill's new song 'Neurotic Society' homophobic?

OPINION - To a more serious point, Hill’s apparent intolerance becomes even more alarming viewed against the backdrop of recent…
/ May 30, 2013

Republicans' hating on Holder shows depth of their hypocrisy

OPINION - The right wing obsession with Attorney General Eric Holder has risen to a fever pitch...
/ May 30, 2013

Will 'stop-and-frisk' be a factor in the NYC mayor's race?

ANALYSIS - The guy who could have the biggest influence on the race for mayor of New York City isn’t…
/ May 29, 2013

'Think Like A Man,' Part II: Chastising or enlightening women?

OPINION - 'Think Like A Man Too' is in production -- the main rebuttal is whether or not the narrative…
/ May 29, 2013

Tyler Perry’s ‘The Haves and The Have Nots’ debuts: ‘Dynasty’ wannabe needs some work

REVIEW - If Tyler Perry wants to continue writing 'Dynasty' fan fiction so be it, but the dialogue could stand…
/ May 29, 2013

Diversity in top professions takes a nosedive: Still think we don’t need affirmative action?

OPINION - Despite the progress America has made in diversifying its workforce and its management ranks, the country is backsliding...
/ May 29, 2013