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Hugo Chavez's lessons for Africa

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From Rosa Parks to the Voting Rights Act: making equal rights a reality for all

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Why Obama's new charm offensive could work

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Creating 'ladders of opportunity' in Harlem and communities across the country

OPINION - A child’s zip code should never determine her destiny. But today, a child’s health, educational outcomes, and lifetime…
/ March 7, 2013

Colion Noir, the NRA's 'urban gun enthusiast,' is off target

OPINION - Noir’s position that African-Americans should then embrace a continued proliferation of assault weapons rather than support legislation that…
/ March 6, 2013

5 things parents of biracial kids should know

ESSAY -- An iVillage blogger weighs in on interracial marriage and families, as a black woman with a Mexican husband...
/ March 6, 2013

Republicans still struggling with their future

ANALYSIS - Five months after Election Day, the Republicans are still grappling with how they should reorient their party to…
/ March 6, 2013

There's no excuse for not pardoning Jack Johnson

OPINION - Now is the time for President Obama to pardon the legendary heavyweight boxing champ Jack Johnson...
/ March 6, 2013

Women activists working to change black stereotypes on reality TV

OPINION - Meet four women who are making a difference in starting intelligent conversations around the genre of reality TV…
/ March 4, 2013

Women's History Month: On the importance of black women's history

ESSAY - As Women's History Month progresses on theGrio, we invite you to participate as we fortify ourselves with the…
/ March 1, 2013

Over Obama's objections, Supreme Court pushes view of 'post-racial' America

OPINION - The nation's first black president says race still matters, while the Supreme Court is effectively suggesting it does…
/ March 1, 2013

Welcome to Obama's more progressive America

OPINION - The back and forth between the president and Republicans over the $85 billion in cuts due to go…
/ February 27, 2013

Is the pressure to be perfect Christians undermining the church?

OPINION - If Christians want to maintain relevance among the younger set, it would be helpful if those with holier-than-thou…
/ February 27, 2013

Is Oscar Pistorius the new OJ Simpson?

OPINION - It was inevitable that parallels would be drawn between the ongoing Oscar Pistorius drama and the O.J. Simpson…
/ February 27, 2013

Is America ready for a black 'Bachelorette'?

OPINION - In the eight seasons of ABC’s 'The Bachelorette,' the bachelorettes have always been beautiful. They have always been…
/ February 26, 2013