Opinion

Are light-skinned women discriminated against by other black women?

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Sherman Hemsley dead: How George Jefferson helped black America ‘move on up’

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Did Congress force Obama into his controversial terrorism policies?

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'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta': Is black female producer Mona Scott-Young accountable for its stereotypes?

OPINION - By lending her name to a show full of negative black female portrayals, does executive producer Mona Scott-Young…
/ July 24, 2012

The terrorist next door: James Holmes and the false media profile of mass murderers

OPINION - In less than 36 hours, we’ve learned a lot about James Holmes, the alleged shooter in Aurora, Colorado...
/ July 24, 2012

Why Mariah Carey makes a perfect fit for 'American Idol'

OPINION - Mariah Carey is now officially a judge on the upcoming 12th season. So what does this mean for…
/ July 24, 2012

Colorado movie theater shooting: Will Washington squander another opportunity to get real on guns?

OPINION - In the wake of the horrific tragedy in Aurora, Colorado the conventional wisdom is that there cannot be…
/ July 24, 2012

4 half-truths about black-owned businesses — and why you should still buy black

OPINION - While promoting the products of black-owned businesses, I have heard many different reasons explaining why blacks do not…
/ July 23, 2012

The impending death of the all-white-male presidential ticket

OPINION - If Romney were to pick Rice, Rubio or any of the other non-traditional candidates being considered, it would…
/ July 23, 2012

Confessions of an Occupier: Racial tensions fractured 'Occupy Wall Street'

OPINION - No sooner had I approached theGrio about writing a weekly column based on my experiences at Occupy Wall…
/ July 22, 2012

Blue Ivy backlash: Are blacks bemoaning the chance that Beyoncé's daughter might develop black features?

OPINION - There were mean-spirited jabs about her inheritance of Jay-Z's 'big lips' and jaws, and prayers that a 'wide…
/ July 21, 2012

Roblé remembers Syliva Woods 'the Queen of Soul Food'

OPINION - Yesterday we lost the 'Queen of Soul Food,' Ms. Sylvia Woods. Sylvia was nothing short of an inspiration…
/ July 20, 2012

African-Americans and credit scores: How the mortgage meltdown permanently impacts many blacks' finances

OPINION - If you want to get ahead in your career, it’s also vitally important to review your credit...
/ July 20, 2012

Is Beyoncé's daugther Blue Ivy the new 'Blanket' Jackson?

OPINION - Over the past 7 months Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy has been strategically hidden behind blankets. For…
/ July 20, 2012

Faith and fasting with diabetes

OPINION - Many religious faiths recommend spiritual strengthening through periods of prayer and fasting. While fasting is a commendable spiritual…
/ July 20, 2012