Opinion

Politini: From 'Scandal' to 'House of Cards' — when political fiction meets reality

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Sorry haters, Jason Collins and Michael Sam coming out matters

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Will split with Paula Patton hurt Robin Thicke's career?

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Schoolboy Q’s 'Oxymoron' extends Top Dawg's winning streak

REVIEW- If you were looking for 'Good Kid M.A.A.D. City' part two, that’s not what you will find in 'Oxymoron'...
/ February 25, 2014

'Boy, Snow, Bird': New novel explores tradition of 'passing' in American culture

REVIEW - However strong your sense of personal identity, 'Boy, Snow, Bird' is likely, if you’re reading it right, to…
/ February 24, 2014

Michael Sam's football skills under spotlight at NFL combine

OPINION - Starting today, he’ll have to show he’s got speed, burst and power; qualities that have nothing to do…
/ February 24, 2014

What's behind Rand Paul's blunt talk on race?

ANALYSIS - Paul is becoming an increasingly influential figure in the intersection between race and politics in America...
/ February 21, 2014

Will the Ray Rice controversy be a wake-up call for the NFL on domestic violence?

OPINION - With compelling video evidence of the abuse allegations the NFL and society writ large might finally be forced…
/ February 21, 2014

Is it time for African-Americans to surrender on the Confederate flag issue?

OPINION - Blacks distaste for the Confederate flag may be palpable, but it has not prevented anyone exercising their First…
/ February 20, 2014

Can Tyler Perry find new success as a talk show host?

OPINION - Perry, it seems, is riding the wave of success that television, and specifically, his partnership with OWN, has…
/ February 20, 2014

Why 'Scandal' can't hold a candle to 'House of Cards'

OPINION - Enjoying 'House of Cards' doesn’t make one smarter or more refined than the average Scandal watcher. It’s just…
/ February 19, 2014

Is Ted Nugent Teflon or are the GOP's chickens coming home to roost?

OPINION - There is nothing too controversial the rocker and NRA board member can say about President Obama or people…
/ February 19, 2014

How did Kevin Hart become Hollywood’s new king of comedy?

OPINION - So how exactly did Kevin Hart get here? And perhaps the more pivotal question revolves around whether his…
/ February 18, 2014

Ziggy Marley on Black HIV/AIDS awareness: It’s a human thing

OPINION - Music is one of the most powerful vehicles we have for making positive change, be it fighting AIDS…
/ February 17, 2014

A black history of the American presidency

OPINION - Isn’t it cool the way that President’s Day happens during black history month, giving us so many opportunities…
/ February 17, 2014