Opinion

Meth is the New Black: A growing epidemic in communities of color

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Confessions of a Black identity ‘extremist’

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Trump is the Weinstein of the federal gov, so when will his time come?

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Are we witnessing the end of the Republican Party?

When conservative Republicans speak out against white nationalism and white supremacy in their own party, you know we’re all in
/ October 20, 2017

Black women shouldn’t have to choose between race and gender

We must be fully committed to not cancelling folks and to not silencing the unique struggles of black women...
/ October 18, 2017

You don’t have to shed your Blackness in order to be enlightened

What was once an inside joke has now become a dangerous ideology that has taken off in the age of…
/ October 17, 2017

‘Marshall’ is a terrible biopic, but a great historical escape

If you plan to support this film because “it’s our history,” don’t -- because it’s not.
/ October 13, 2017

Terry Crews reminds us that we have to talk about sexual assault of Black men and boys

In the height of Weinstein and Nelly’s accusations, it’s critical for Crews’ story to not get lost because black men…
/ October 11, 2017

You don’t have to deny rape culture in order to stand by Nelly

Nine times out of ten, these were the top five horrific defenses you heard when rapper Nelly was arrested --…
/ October 10, 2017

Cam Newton debacle rehashes tired sexism vs racism debate

Cam Newton has made headlines once again, but not for his stats on the field or for his fanciful fashion…
/ October 9, 2017

Environmental Justice is quietly one of the biggest issues plaguing Black communities

Environmental Justice must become a bigger issue within the social justice realm of the Black community.
/ October 2, 2017

Why isn’t America afraid of white men?

"Lone wolf," authorities called him earlier this morning. No - just no.
/ October 2, 2017

The Miseducation of the Black Diaspora, and how it’s dividing communities

As crisis in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico continue to manifest in the wake of several hurricanes, our Blackness
/ October 2, 2017

What is the price tag on a Black life?

Do Black lives have a price tag attached to them? Are Black people reduced to a dollar amount as the
/ September 27, 2017

Let’s not forget #TakeAKnee is about police brutality and race in America

Within every movement, there are progressive upswings and disappointing downsides. Often the former can easily deter the latter. Unfortunately, when
/ September 25, 2017