Opinion

Drake's tattoo to Timbaland's heart: Aaliyah still idolized after all these years

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In defense of Kwanzaa: End the mockery of a holiday revered by millions

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Donald Trump as third party candidate: A gift to Obama supporters

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Ron Paul's 'redneck' outreach is race-baiting for profit

OPINION - Paul has pocketed at least a million dollars from newsletters that promoted racist, xenophobic and anti-Semitic propaganda throughout…
/ December 27, 2011

Can Kwanzaa be 'cool'? How to make the holiday hip

OPINION - In its 45-year history, Kwanzaa, while definitely celebrated by some, hasn't gained any notable popularity. It tends to…
/ December 26, 2011

theGrio to Stanley Crouch: Attacks on site are unfair

OPINION - As the year comes to a close, I have had the opportunity to reflect on all of the…
/ December 24, 2011

Rep. Charlie Rangel remembers Ofield Dukes

OPINION - Since the passing of my beloved friend and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) brother Ofield Dukes, I find myself…
/ December 24, 2011

Melody Barnes trades White House for family life

OPINION - Melody C. Barnes, President Obama's Domestic Policy Council Director; gave a private, farewell interview to five members of…
/ December 23, 2011

The top 10 Barack Obama conspiracy theories of 2011

SLIDESHOW - The top Obama conspiracy theories of 2011, from the right...and the left.
/ December 22, 2011

Bank of America discrimination settlement: A result of subprime swindle

OPINION - Bank of America, who purchased Countrywide Financial Corporation in 2008, recently agreed to pay $355 million to settle…
/ December 22, 2011

Monta Ellis sexual harassment suit: Does the NBA have a problem?

OPINION - The league's most pressing issue has nothing to do with player salaries, basketball-related income or David Stern vetoing…
/ December 22, 2011

Fire department discrimination burns African-Americans

OPINION - For many African-Americans the dreams of rising as a firefighter have been forced to give way due to…
/ December 22, 2011

Ron Paul: Racist newsletters cause uproar in Iowa 2012 race

OPINION - The latest uproar over Ron Paul's racially insensitive newsletters is a direct result of his frontrunner status...
/ December 22, 2011

Fallout from FAMU hazing death ripples throughout nation

OPINION - The fallout from the death of Florida A&M University Marching 100 drum major Robert Champion continues to have…
/ December 21, 2011

Kwanzaa is wack: There, I said it

OPINION - Kwanzaa is wack. The other day I said this on my Facebook page. Actually, what I said was:…
/ December 20, 2011