Opinion

The Obama Coalition: Do female voters care about Ann Romney's work?

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Recent firings won't erase National Review's race problems

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How the Trayvon Martin case has divided America

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John Derbyshire firing a positive sign in fight against racist rhetoric in media

OPINION - John Derbyshire, like Buchanan and Limbaugh, appealed to the losing side of the demographic trend...
/ April 11, 2012

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

OPINION - Drake has managed to leverage another unique aspect of his personal identity and merge it with hip-hop: Judaism...
/ April 10, 2012

Trayvon Martin case brings similar stories out of the woodwork

OPINION - Not every case of white-on-black violence involving young black males is equivalent to the Trayvon Martin incident...
/ April 9, 2012

Tulsa's complex racial history revisited in wake of shootings

OPINION - In Tulsa, Oklahoma the historic complexities in the relationship between Native Americans and whites versus African-Americans goes all…
/ April 9, 2012

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