Black comedians crack up under Hollywood pressure
OPINION - The glare of the spotlight is relentless and between success and urban realities, it gets even harder.
Lou Dobbs has finally been deported from CNN
OPINION -- Lou Dobbs recently announced that he is resigning from CNN, and not a moment too soon. On November 11, the incendiary news anchor...
Domestic violence is everybody's business
OPINION - When a woman is battered everyone in her sphere is affected: her family, her co-workers, her neighbors...
Steele works to change strategy for blacks and GOP
OPINION - Republicans have their work cut out for them when it comes to attracting minority voters, but one thing they do have is determination...
Black soldiers continue to fight for country and equality
OPINION - The military, as an institution, is a reflection of the society that it serves. But is that reflection one we want to look at...
Harvard's course on 'The Wire' should require 'in the hood' training
OPINION - It's refreshing to know that Harvard plans to teach a class using the TV show The Wire, to begin a dialogue and hopefully create solutions to some of urban America's...
In honoring veterans, Obama contemplates future casualties
OPINION - President Obama confronts not only the sobering force of Veterans Day, but also the challenges directly tied to a pending decision which may involve asking thousands...
Muslims should be more vocal in denouncing extremism
OPINION - As a society, we are rapidly approaching a tipping point that will determine whether Muslims and non-Muslims can peacefully coexist.
Women say 'adios' to black hair salons in favor of Dominicans
OPINION - A growing number of African-American women are saying "adios" to black hair salons and "hola" to Dominican hair salons...
Trying minors as adults is a major mistake
OPINION - Juveniles should not be tried and treated as adults in the criminal justice system, no matter how "adult-like" the crime
