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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

'Boy, Snow, Bird': New novel explores tradition of 'passing' in American culture

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Michael Sam's football skills under spotlight at NFL combine

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

What's behind Rand Paul's blunt talk on race?

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Will the Ray Rice controversy be a wake-up call for the NFL on domestic violence?

OPINION – With compelling video evidence of the abuse allegations the NFL and society writ large might finally be forced to confront the epidemic levels of violence against women that is consistently pushed under the rug…
/ February 21, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Is it time for African-Americans to surrender on the Confederate flag issue?

OPINION – Blacks distaste for the Confederate flag may be palpable, but it has not prevented anyone exercising their First Amendment right to display the symbol…
/ February 20, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Can Tyler Perry find new success as a talk show host?

OPINION – Perry, it seems, is riding the wave of success that television, and specifically, his partnership with OWN, has brought him recently…
/ February 20, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Why 'Scandal' can't hold a candle to 'House of Cards'

OPINION – Enjoying ‘House of Cards’ doesn’t make one smarter or more refined than the average Scandal watcher. It’s just a different cup of tea…
/ February 19, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Is Ted Nugent Teflon or are the GOP's chickens coming home to roost?

OPINION – There is nothing too controversial the rocker and NRA board member can say about President Obama or people of color, that would make him off limits to elected Republicans…
/ February 19, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

How did Kevin Hart become Hollywood’s new king of comedy?

OPINION – So how exactly did Kevin Hart get here? And perhaps the more pivotal question revolves around whether his near-miraculous lucky streak can keep going?…
/ February 18, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Ziggy Marley on Black HIV/AIDS awareness: It’s a human thing

OPINION – Music is one of the most powerful vehicles we have for making positive change, be it fighting AIDS or raising consciousness…
/ February 17, 2014