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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

How Haiti can weather impending election storm

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Why Walter Kimbrough is the 'hip-hop college president'

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Don't give the gift of debt this holiday season

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Would a 'Precious' sequel be too painful?

OPINION – Both the book and the film expose a side of our culture, though not exclusive to our culture, that is about as ugly as it gets…
/ November 23, 2010
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Is this the year of the disgruntled black NFL star?

OPINION – Unfortunately, when we look back at this year, we may be talking more about black football players’ petulance than their performance…
/ November 23, 2010
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

From 'Dancing' to midterms: Black voter turnout makes a big difference

OPINION – Popular shows like ‘Dancing with the Stars’ serve as continued reminders about the power of collectively and strategically using our votes to influence outcomes…
/ November 23, 2010
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Kanye silences his critics with another classic

REVIEW – ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ isn’t nearly as dark as advertised but its beauty is unquestionable…
/ November 22, 2010
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Why we still need black-owned banks

OPINION – Since the 19th Century, African-American-owned banks have played a vital role in the economic development of our communities…
/ November 22, 2010
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Can Nicki Minaj cure hip-hop's misogyny?

OPINION – In this sense, Nicki Minaj might be more aptly called Nicki Mirage — peddling a false dream of female equality…
/ November 22, 2010
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

The Young, Gifted & Black: A look at African-American education

OPINION – The status quo is unacceptable, the comfortable need to be afflicted, and when it comes to the education of our students, no matter what age, they all deserve the best…
/ November 22, 2010