Opinion

‘Django Unchained’: The fallacy of famous detractors’ uninformed criticism

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Why we must leave Obama’s girls out of the gun fight

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‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ represents the best of BET

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Why Lance Armstrong’s loss has been Oprah’s gain

OPINION - In the highly competitive world of journalism, one particular aphorism resonates in the minds of reporters everywhere: you're…
/ January 16, 2013

MLK III: Martin Luther King’s Bible makes historic journey to Obama’s inaugural

OPINION - If my father could see his work and his Bible still inspiring our country after all these years,…
/ January 15, 2013

Rep. Frederica Wilson on Haiti earthquake: 1 island, 1 commitment, 3 years later

OPINION - Three years ago today I was serving in the Florida Senate when a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck…
/ January 12, 2013

Why Samuel L. Jackson and Leonardo DiCaprio were snubbed by the Oscars

OPINION - Fans of Django Unchained couldn't help but be a little disappointed by yesterday's Academy Award nominations...
/ January 11, 2013

Are there too many white men in the White House?

OPINION - Does President Obama need binders full of women? Maybe...
/ January 10, 2013

Are blacks to blame for the popularity of reality TV?

OPINION - The onus is on the viewers to help shape the type of programming that we’re being sold and…
/ January 9, 2013

Why Obama is picking Chuck Hagel for defense secretary

ANALYSIS - Chuck Hagel is a conservative on most issues and his selection allows President Obama, like with his first…
/ January 7, 2013

Banning assault weapons is not enough

OPINION - In the wake of the political cowardliness by most in Washington and with many Americans still clinging to…
/ January 7, 2013

Black quarterbacks changing perceptions in NFL playoffs

OPINION - The days of needing an established veteran at the quarterback position may be over. Of those five young…
/ January 6, 2013

Yes, some black people do care about Kwanzaa

OPINION - At this point in my life and career I see little point in defining and/or defending Kwanzaa to…
/ January 4, 2013

Ray Lewis will go down as a Hall of Famer off the field, too

OPINION - After nearly two decades of football dominance, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis yesterday announced he’ll retire after this…
/ January 3, 2013

Tips for developing inner beauty in 2013

ESSAY - It’s a new year, so why not bring a new, more positive attitude?...
/ January 2, 2013