Living Opinion March 18, 2013 Why the Steubenville rape case should be a wake-up call for young black men OPINION - What’s most disturbing about this whole case is just how ordinary it is. This wasn’t an aberration, the
Opinion Politics November 16, 2012 Is John McCain using Susan Rice to get revenge on President Obama? OPINION - In 2008, John McCain claimed to be willing to work across party lines. In 2012, it’s clear he
Opinion Politics November 12, 2012 Can Deval Patrick bring diversity to the US Senate? OPINION - Whether he appoints himself or not, should Patrick have to make an appointment to the senate, his eye
Entertainment Opinion Politics October 11, 2012 Black GOP opportunism: Why Stacey Dash's Romney endorsement struck a chord OPINION - No, we’re accustomed to black Republicans. Even still, something reeks of opportunism...
Opinion Politics August 28, 2012 Is Mitt Romney running a 'racialized' campaign? OPINION - Romney said this election would be about jobs, but continually took hard right stances during the primary that
News August 2, 2012 Chavis Carter case: Mother disputes police story of squad car suicide theGRIO REPORT - 21-year-old Chavis Carter died of a gunshot wound to the head Saturday night in Jonesboro, Arkansas, while
Opinion Politics July 11, 2012 Dinesh D'Souza's exploitation of Obama's half-brother, George, represents new low for the Right OPINION - D’Souza is lying. He is making things up, pulling together non-existent threads and weaving a narrative not even
Opinion Politics Video June 27, 2012 GOP rep Mike Turzai's gaffe reveals real goal of voter ID laws: Voter suppression OPINION - The Republican strategy for winning the youth vote, black vote, and low-income vote has been to ensure that
Entertainment Opinion June 11, 2012 The Gwenyth Paltrow problem: Is it ever OK for whites to use the n-word? OPINION - Even if Jay-Z, Kanye, or President Obama were to sign off on a permission slip for all of
Opinion Politics Video May 31, 2012 Romney's 'Promise of America' portrays a world without minorities OPINION - As is true with any candidate, Romney is now tasked with trying to win over voters by presenting
Opinion Politics Video May 16, 2012 Does Jay-Z's gay marriage endorsement matter in the black community? OPINION - When a person like Jay-Z does speak up, it helps dispel the myth that black people are uniquely
Opinion Politics April 25, 2012 RNC reaches out to black voters: Is it too little too late? OPINION - The problem the GOP faces is not making their policies appealing to black people, but getting their members
Comedy Entertainment Opinion April 13, 2012 'Don't Sleep with TJ Holmes': BET needs news, not another comedy show OPINION - In T.J. Holmes, they have the potential to establish a serious news program focused on the issues and
Opinion Politics Video March 26, 2012 Gingrich, Santorum try to politicize Obama's Trayvon statement OPINION - I didn't, and still do not, wish to see Trayvon's 17-year-old life and tragic death become a
Entertainment Opinion March 9, 2012 The death of Notorious BIG 15 years later: What if he lived? OPINION - It's difficult to imagine what hip-hop might look like had The Notorious B.I.G. lived. We know what it
Entertainment Opinion February 24, 2012 Academy Awards 2012: Is there a black female Oscar curse? OPINION - As counter-intuitive at sounds, not winning an Oscar is probably the best shot at longevity as a black
Entertainment Opinion February 17, 2012 Chris Brown and Rihanna to reconcile on 'Birthday Cake (Remix)' record: Domestic violence bigger than couple OPINION - No, this isn't about Chris Brown at all. This is about how at every turn we have failed
Entertainment Opinion February 10, 2012 Grammys: Are the awards prejudiced against rap music? OPINION - The wins for rappers outside of the designated rap categories are scant and the cause of much backlash...
News Opinion Video February 3, 2012 Eddie Long 'crowning': Why do black churches often put pastors on a pedestal? OPINION - Too often for comfort, as in the case of Bishop Eddie Long, this trust and power is abused
Entertainment Opinion January 4, 2012 D'Angelo comeback: Is neo-soul music stuck in the past? OPINION - More than a decade since his last full-length release, D'Angelo still has the ability to get people excited...
