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November 30, 2014
As well intentioned as he may be and as inspiring a figure as many rightfully find him, Pharrell is not…
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November 22, 2014
My initial reaction to TV Land’s decision to cut The Cosby Show from its lineup was mostly tied to the…
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May 9, 2014
OPINION - Chris Brown faces the reality that he may have to stay inside of a jail cell well into…
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April 10, 2014
OPINION - UMass’ Derrick Gordon may be making history as the first openly gay player in Division I men’s basketball,…
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February 25, 2014
OPINION - If you 'don’t care,' congratulations…but quit pretending it doesn’t matter...
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June 21, 2013
OPINION - White evangelists passed much of this drivel on to us so now that they’re beginning to abandoning this…
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June 19, 2013
OPINION - Rand Paul displays the sort of lack of self-awareness that could only make a sociopath smile – which…
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June 12, 2013
OPINION - I would rather kiss the feet of a Klansman than help perpetuate the myth that black people are…
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June 6, 2013
OPINION - As unifying as much music can be, sometimes the people need more than just a song. Our stars…
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May 29, 2013
REVIEW - If Tyler Perry wants to continue writing 'Dynasty' fan fiction so be it, but the dialogue could stand…
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April 30, 2013
OPINION - There’s nothing like a public figure daring to declare his or her homosexuality to show how damningly self-centered…
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April 5, 2013
OPINION - Maybe Obama is playing politics, too, but in the end, he’s been more progressive on gay rights than…
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September 27, 2012
OPINION - In the age of the two-year presidential election cycle coupled with online media and 24-hour news, it is…
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June 6, 2012
OPINION - Suffice to say, as great an irritant as his candidacy was to those who prefer serious candidates in…
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May 30, 2012
OPINION - Trump once tried to diffuse accusations of racism by explaining that he has a great relationship with “the…