Opinion

Virginia LT. gov candidate E.W. Jackson becomes the latest Republican embarassment

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The first lady and her heckler: Who's right? Who's wrong?

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For Republicans, Christie's warm words for Obama may be unforgivable

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Paris Jackson hospitalization: Proof of Jackson family disintegration

OPINION - It seems what Paris truly needs is an advocate who will fight for her health and emotional well-being...
/ June 6, 2013

Dwyane Wade is the NBA Finals ‘X factor’

OPINION - We need to see vintage Dwyane Wade over these next two weeks. If Wade steps up and plays…
/ June 6, 2013

Alicia Keys' planned Israel concert inspires backlash from black peers

OPINION - As unifying as much music can be, sometimes the people need more than just a song. Our stars…
/ June 6, 2013

Report: TSA screening is a magnet for racial profiling

OPINION - So much wasted in time and resources, so little achieved, and so many people of color victimized over…
/ June 6, 2013

Jada Pinkett Smith defends Beyoncé's Chime for Change concert costume

OPINION - What we can say for certain is that by wearing leather panties and a sheer top, Beyoncé helped…
/ June 5, 2013

From 'Julia' to 'NeNe': The impact of reality TV on black women

OPINION - The newly-spawned hit 'Married to Medicine' reminds us that the majority of our representation on television is unilaterally…
/ June 5, 2013

5 reasons why Obama's promotion of Susan Rice is a major move

ANALYSIS - President Obama's decision to promote United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice to National Security Adviser, while not a surprise,…
/ June 5, 2013

Men: Do you want a Christian woman in theory, or practice?

OPINION - I wonder how many men really want a woman who does more than profess to be a God…
/ June 5, 2013

Can we live without affirmative action? Supreme Court decision may change black life in America

OPINION - We might first remember that affirmative action has never been very popular – mostly because it is profoundly…
/ June 5, 2013

My immigration story: we need reform that keeps families together

OPINION - My brother, sister, and I were able to enter the country legally because my mother and father made…
/ June 5, 2013

Why it's time for Obama to talk about legalizing marijuana

OPINION - This disparity within the 'war on drugs' and the severity of its punishments are destroying the potential of…
/ June 4, 2013

Michael Steele: College Republican report is a wake-up call for GOP

OPINION - The report rightly notes the GOP faces a 'dismal present situation' when it comes to its political brand…
/ June 4, 2013