Does Cornel West have an Obama complex?

Mychal Denzel Smith

OPINION - While I understand West when he says he wants to be Frederick Douglass to Obama's Abraham Lincoln, it may not be the role that suits him...

Can 'Sweet Micky' make a difference in Haiti?

Garry Pierre-Pierre

OPINION - Martelly's challenge here is to provide a healthy dose of reality and explain to the people that the road to recovery is long and patience is required...

Will Osama's death give Obama new life with voters?

Earl Ofari Hutchinson

OPINION - Obama's resolute action against Osama bin Laden defused the major weapon in the GOP's attack arsenal...

Why Obama shouldn't have had to 'show his papers'

Goldie Taylor

OPINION - When they tell you this isn't racial, don't believe them. This controversy was constructed solely as a way to de-legitimize the presidency of a black man...

Haiti's 'Sweet Micky' Martelly turns presidential

theGrio

Haiti's president-elect, Michel Martelly, known universally to his countrymen as "Sweet Micky," is -- let's be delicate about this -- a new kind of political figure...

Marketing veteran Richie new WNBA president

theGrio

NEW YORK (AP) - Veteran marketing executive Laurel J. Richie was hired to lead the WNBA on Thursday, becoming the league's third president as it enters its 15th season...

Obama to supporters: I understand your frustration

theGrio

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Easing into his 2012 campaign, President Obama is telling his supporters he understands their frustration over the compromises he's made...