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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Rep. Keith Ellison ‘My Country Tis of Thee’ book excerpt: From the Black Bottom to Cane River

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

The Obamas’ brilliant move to help poor and minority students

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Why Jeremiah Wright can’t hurt President Obama anymore

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Jim Caldwell hire is a big move for Detroit Lions franchise

OPINION – Safe. Boring. Plan B. These were some of the words used to describe the Detroit Lions’ decision to hire Jim Caldwell as their next coach…
/ January 15, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Arkansas desegregation decision marks end of an era

OPINION – Ever since the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, Little Rock, Arkansas has been a crucial battleground in the fight for desegregation in this country…
/ January 15, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

The Kanye n-word incident: Should we always turn the other cheek in the face of racial slurs?

OPINION – It’s a beautiful thing to have people who love you and who would fight for you, but don’t abuse that privilege…
/ January 15, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Tiger Mom Amy Chua is back with ‘The Triple Package,’ arguing superiority of certain cultures in new book

OPINION – ‘The Triple Package’ seems to regurgitate well-known facts about successful immigrants within a harsh, divisive veneer demonstrating little understanding of what makes African-Americans tick…
/ January 14, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

#Breaking Black: I am not my hair

OPINION – If you are black and a woman in this country, you know well the misplaced importance on the length or texture of your hair…
/ January 13, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Marissa Alexander prosecutor risks 'bully' image in 'errands' arrest

OPINION – Angela Corey clearly cares deeply about this case. But many people see Alexander as a victim of domestic violence, who tried to fight back, in a state where gun culture is king, but pro-gun laws are applied unevenly..
/ January 10, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Kap vs. Cam: Quarterbacks of color playoff face-off a glimpse at future of NFL

OPINION – What they do with their legs is the most obvious reason why they’re changing the position. Their mix of speed and strength just isn’t something we – or opposing defensive coordinators – are used to seeing…
/ January 10, 2014