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Redistricting puts Black Caucus icons in re-election peril

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GOP candidates compete to be the biggest Obama hater

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

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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

Do black voters believe wives should be 'submissive'?

OPINION - The black community is probably not the core of support for a far right Republican Congresswoman like Michele…
/ August 17, 2011

How Sudanese girls are taught to be second-class

OPINION - In a country where well over 80 percent of women are kept in domestic-type roles and forced to…
/ August 17, 2011

Why we need a 'New Deal' for black America

OPINION - What we need is inclusive, creative political action and an increased investment in new strategies to develop skills,…
/ August 16, 2011

Can Dave Chappelle combat the 'crazy' label?

OPINION - Anyone who has ever met Dave Chappelle, especially during his pre-"I'm rich, b**tch" fame, couldn't miss Chappelle's social…
/ August 16, 2011

Let's leave black single women alone

OPINION - We've all heard about it. The trite tale of the beautiful, educated, upwardly mobile black woman that has…
/ August 16, 2011

How tweets may bring an end to hip-hop's Game

OPINION - For The Game especially, the allegations seem to fit in line with his disillusionment with police after several,…
/ August 16, 2011

Rick Perry's Texas is no 'miracle', it's a mirage

OPINION - If the devil is in the details, it is not favorable to Rick Perry's presidential aspirations should he…
/ August 16, 2011

Detroit school issues deeper than education

From TheGRIO -- Just 3 percent of Detroit's fourth graders and 4 percent of eighth graders meet national math standards.…
/ August 15, 2011

Is religious bigotry the GOP primary 'X-Factor'?

OPINION - Christian conservatives are once again injecting distracting wedge issues into the debate...
/ August 15, 2011

Is Affion Crockett's comedy ready for prime-time?

OPINION - Black comedians haven't always fared well in sketch comedy arena...
/ August 14, 2011

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