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Why West Virginia hates President Obama

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Will Obama's pro-gay marriage move alienate black voters?

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Phil Mushnick, Forbes try to rationalize use of racial slur in anti-Jay-Z screed

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Michael Baisden is dead wrong about black radio

OPINION - It's hard to understand what Black radio should be when it's been missing for years...
/ May 9, 2012

Black voters will stick with Obama, even if he backs gay marriage

OPINION - Black voters will be enthusiastic and fully supportive of the president. Gay and lesbian voters, too...
/ May 9, 2012

A league of her OWN? Why Oprah's cable channel is on the brink

OPINION - At first blush, the biggest loser of the spluttering merger appears to be Discovery...
/ May 9, 2012

Obama's gay marriage stance could shift views of other blacks

ANAYLSIS - Here's why his stance matters: Obama is a considered by some Democrats, particularly African-Americans, as a leader, and…
/ May 9, 2012

Does Mayweather's legacy depend on Pacquaio fight?

OPINION - If we aren't blessed to ever experience a Mayweather vs. Pacquaio fight, I do not think that Floyd's…
/ May 8, 2012

Can the GOP successfully 'swift boat' Barack Obama this fall?

OPINION - Seeking to subvert President Obama's foreign policy success record is both incredibly irresponsible and unpatriotic...
/ May 8, 2012

Toni Morrison's new novel 'Home' is where her heart is

REVIEW - With 'Home', Morrison continues to beg the reader to reflect critically on notions of identity, race, gender and…
/ May 8, 2012

The political strategy of Obama's 'evolving' position on gay marriage

ANALYSIS - Making an outright declaration of support for gay marriage carries risks. First, it would reinforce what many conservatives…
/ May 8, 2012

Is the 'Black Women and Fat' New York Times article problematic?

Many women's blog sites have taken issue with not only its sensationalism, but the message of the article...
/ May 7, 2012

Mia Davis widower's dangerous attack on birth control

OPINION - Mike Yard, comedian and widower of 36-year-old plus-size model/actress, Mia Amber Davis, is reportedly suing his late wife's…
/ May 7, 2012

Beyoncé backlash: Why the outcry over journalism award is overblown

OPINION - It's not her fault. There is no need to criticize Beyoncé for the actions of what should be…
/ May 4, 2012

'My Kid Would Never Do That': Dateline special takes on kids and racial stereotypes

DATELINE - Our generation of American kids is the most diverse in history, but do they know what to do…
/ May 3, 2012