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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

A challenge to 'Teach for America' on diversity

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

From the pulpit to the pew: HIV/AIDS and the black church

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Scandal! Why Kerry Washington was robbed at the Emmys

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

For Black Caucus, African-American politics in an age of austerity

OPINION – In a city gripped by austerity the CBC remains focused on bread and butter issues…
/ September 21, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

From 'Bondwoman's Narrative' to '12 Years a Slave': Slavery narratives in the midst of revival

OPINION – As the release date for the highly anticipated film, ’12 Years a Slave’, based on Solomon Northup’s bestselling slave narrative nears, there is plenty of reason to believe that today’s audiences will not only pick up Northup’s book but others also from the period..
/ September 20, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

On cutting SNAP: Stop this nonsense

OPINION – My colleagues considering voting to cut this nutritional assistance program by $40 billion are about to deal a painful blow to those most in need at a time of continuing economic hardship. This borders on unconscionable…
/ September 19, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Why a step parent is a bonus parent, not a burden

ESSAY – The term “step” has such a negative connotation. Many kids are resistant to the fact that someone may be coming in to try to replace their biological parent…
/ September 19, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Aaron Alexis was someone’s son: Our brothers are crying out and nobody’s listening

OPINION – In the African-American community, the perception of weakness is an overwhelming fear that has plagued our existence since slavery…
/ September 19, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Ken Norton will be remembered as one of the best heavyweights ever

OPINION – Norton competed in one of the most competitive eras of boxing and found much success, while pushing arguably, one of the best heavyweights ever…
/ September 19, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Rand Paul is actually right — when it comes to the War on Drugs

OPINION – As much as it must pain activists to agree with Republican Senator Rand Paul, who is not particularly strong on issues of structural inequality, his views on the war on drugs are right on target…
/ September 19, 2013