Opinion

Peggy Orenstein’s irresponsible NYT op-ed is wrong: You should get a mammogram

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Obama faces new challenges, but not ‘curse’

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Why the White House wants mothers to love ‘Obamacare’

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Michael Steele: Republicans at a crossroads

OPINION - For the party to survive it was time to turn the elephant to face its future. But have…
/ May 12, 2013

Charles Ramsey: Domestic abuse conviction shouldn’t overshadow the good deed of the present

OPINION - The purpose of jail is supposed to be equal parts punishment and rehabilitation, and apparently in the ten…
/ May 10, 2013

Top career lessons from ‘The Great Gatsby’

OPINION - Fitgerald, in the way that great innovators of communication and story-telling do, included timeless themes that are still…
/ May 10, 2013

Malcolm Shabazz endured a life of ‘unbearable’ expectations

OPINION - So many in the media have always and will continue to refer to Malcolm Shabazz as 'troubled'...
/ May 10, 2013

To Kim Kardashian and Eve on raising biracial, colorblind kids: Stop kidding yourselves!

OPINION - Why on earth would they want their children or any other children with 20/20 vision not to notice…
/ May 9, 2013

Black immigrants waiting for reform, too

OPINION - Recently, thousands of people gathered in D.C. in front of the Capitol to demand comprehensive immigration reform which…
/ May 9, 2013

#BlackTwitter: How social media is changing conversations about race and privilege

OPINION - Social media has given a powerful voice to people of color, complementing an often one-dimensional mainstream when it…
/ May 8, 2013

Charles Ramsey is an American hero, not a ‘hilarious’ meme

OPINION - Ramsey's humorous, animated style of storytelling is just as worthy of attention as a more traditional approach. He…
/ May 8, 2013

Spelman and Morehouse students, alumni respond to Morehouse rape scandal allegations

OPINION - As of now, students and alumni are engaged in long-standing arguments over institutional identity, media attacks on black…
/ May 8, 2013

Review: Talib Kweli’s ‘Prisoner Of Conscious’ is solid but not his best

REVIEW - First and foremost, though,Talib Kweli is an artist. He’s a good rapper—great even. His latest effort, however, is…
/ May 7, 2013

Dear Glenn Beck: NRA gun, confederate lore have nothing in common with King

OPINION - The NRA, which has been in the spotlight since the brutal murders in Newtown, Connecticut, seems to be…
/ May 7, 2013

Willie Manning case highlights why the death penalty must end

OPINION - Unless the governor of Mississippi intervenes, the Magnolia State will execute Willie Jerome Manning on May 7...
/ May 7, 2013