Opinion

Crown Heights riots 20 years later: A referendum on race

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How Steve Harvey has grown his media empire

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Detroit cops and citizens team up to change city's image

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With friends like Tom Coburn, does Obama need enemies?

OPINION - Warm and fuzz feelings aside, sometimes one friend has to let the other friend know that they've gotten…
/ August 19, 2011

Why white girl rapping has become in vogue

OPINION - Andre 3000 once said, 'all the fresh styles start off as a good, little hood thing.' He also…
/ August 19, 2011

How American music has been Africanized

OPINION - In North America, music has been one of the sanctuaries that has allowed for the deepest expression of…
/ August 18, 2011

Are black men not allowed to be sexy on film?

OPINION - There are certain ways in which black men are viewed and categorized that differs from their white counterparts...
/ August 18, 2011

Making our voices heard in the jobs debate

OPINION - Too often, the discussion about the economy is led by people in Washington -- legislators, political figureheads, economists...
/ August 18, 2011

Should Will Smith return to the world of rapping?

OPINION - Now he's thinking he can reclaim the crown in 2011? A loooong shot buddy. Sounds more like a…
/ August 18, 2011

Obama 'ain't perfect, but he's ours'

OPINION - How can we hold this president accountable on issues specific to African-Americans and others who are disproportionately impacted…
/ August 18, 2011

Redistricting puts Black Caucus icons in re-election peril

OPINION - Sadly, minority majority districts have always been controversial and this time around will be no different...
/ August 18, 2011

GOP candidates compete to be the biggest Obama hater

OPINION - What has come of our body politic when these non-starters, have become front-runners?...
/ August 17, 2011

Rep. Waters to black voters: 'unleash us' on Obama

OPINION - Sparks flew during the Congressional Black Caucus "For the People Jobs Tour" town hall in Detroit, MI, when…
/ August 17, 2011

Why NFL running backs are routinely disrespected

OPINION - For a position that is primarily filled by African-Americans (sorry, Peyton Hillis), running backs are often unfairly labeled…
/ August 17, 2011

Does Eminem deserve to be crowned 'King of Hip-Hop'?

OPINION - If we're going to debate the current 'King,' then first and foremost, at least the past 5 years…
/ August 17, 2011