Opinion

Obama can't win when he addresses black audiences

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Why Herman Cain's Florida win shouldn't be written off

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How Cam Newton has surpassed expectations

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Are black women 'too real' for television?

OPINION - If it's not a problem of money, ratings or even race, then it's gender...
/ September 24, 2011

Walsh uses race to distract GOP base from wealth gap

OPINION - As an initial matter, Walsh's statement that the media is vested in President Obama not being a failure…
/ September 24, 2011

Why black hockey players get an icy reception

OPINION - In 2011, it's embarrassing that black hockey players not only expect racism, but they're prepared to mentally deal…
/ September 23, 2011

DJ Khaled under fire for n-word use

OPINION - It was only a matter of time before (all) people began to use the word, in spite of…
/ September 23, 2011

Are Google ads guilty of racial profiling?

OPINION - It may seem relatively harmless -- funny even -- when a white person gets the ad for a…
/ September 23, 2011

How we can help future history makers

OPINION - In schools and in neighborhoods throughout this country, a new generation of history makers are budding...
/ September 23, 2011

Is America ready for a black 'Scarface'?

OPINION - If it is a black based cast, they'll have to be careful not to fall into some of…
/ September 23, 2011

Does Obama need to take a stronger death penalty stand?

OPINION - In staking out a middle ground, Obama has protected himself from the fate visited upon former Massachusetts Governor…
/ September 23, 2011

Rap inspires revolution abroad; apathy at home

OPINION - Since the end of the golden era, roughly around 1992, hip-hop has lacked any discernible political voice...
/ September 22, 2011

Is L.A. Reid's 'X Factor' his mean streak?

OPINION - L.A. Reid is being touted as the new "mean judge" on 'The X Factor,' but is the hype…
/ September 22, 2011

Was justice served in Davis, Brewer death penalty cases?

OPINION - The cases couldn't be any more different yet each has reignited a debate over the death penalty...
/ September 22, 2011

The death of Troy Davis will haunt America

OPINION - The killing of Troy Davis is our collective responsibility because it was done on all our behalf...
/ September 21, 2011