Opinion

#WhiteLivesMatter because white folks want to feel oppressed so badly

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Has Don Lemon gone from ‘sunken’ to ‘saved’?

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Betty Shelby’s record is clean because nobody gives AF about Black life

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

Black America’s problem with narcotics is nothing new, and unfortunately by design.
/ October 25, 2017

Confessions of a Black identity ‘extremist’

In full acknowledgment of the FBI’s leaked recent statement that a “black identity extremist” movement presents a domestic threat to national security,
/ October 25, 2017

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

If there is any justice, Trump—like other powerful men who abuse, harass and disrespect women—will have his comeuppance.
/ October 23, 2017

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