Opinion

Drake's 'HYFR' video embraces his Jewish roots, a break with rap's past

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Trayvon Martin case brings similar stories out of the woodwork

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Tulsa's complex racial history revisited in wake of shootings

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Reflections on Easter Sunday: God, vision, charity and angels

theGRIO REPORT - We often get caught up in the fun activities of life as the weather breaks this time…
/ April 8, 2012

How Trayvon Martin became a cultural touchstone

OPINION - The death of Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012 in Sanford, Florida, at first seemed destined to be…
/ April 7, 2012

A letter to my son in remembrance of Trayvon Martin

OPINION - Black males are viewed as disposable commodities in America -- good for nothing more than sports highlights or…
/ April 6, 2012

March 2012 jobs report illustrates continuing unemployment challenge

OPINION - The most recent employment figures should indicate that the level of urgency to address the unemployment crisis should…
/ April 6, 2012

BET joins the prepaid card bandwagon for worse, not better

OPINION - The prepaid card is one that doesn't help anyone establish credit, costs far too much for those who…
/ April 6, 2012

Consider the Supreme Court when casting your vote

OPINION - If a Republican wins the White House in 2012 the most significant impact he will have for an…
/ April 6, 2012

theGrio wouldn't exist if it weren't for Gil Noble

OPINION - If there were no Gil Noble, theGrio.com would not exist. That statement isn't mere platitude but solid truth...
/ April 6, 2012

Kerry Washington stars in 'Scandal': Is this the best time for black actresses in Hollywood?

OPINION - Is one actress' good fortune applicable to the rest of black women working in Hollywood?...
/ April 6, 2012

Sean Bell fiancée's open letter to Trayvon Martin's parents

OPEN LETTER - Trayvon's death is not in vain, and yes, I know these words may find you a bit…
/ April 5, 2012

Affirmative action is dead: What should rise in its place?

OPINION - For all intents and purposes, affirmative action is dead.
/ April 5, 2012

ALEC and AUL: Buying our democracy at wholesale

OPINION - While a lot of attention has rightly been focused on Super PACs, there's another type of organization that…
/ April 4, 2012

Trayvon Martin case: Will it deepen the black vs. brown divide?

OPINION - However the Martin/Zimmerman case turns out, there's more at stake than legal justice for Martin's family...
/ April 3, 2012