Opinion

Can the Urban League help heal Boston's racial wounds?

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Why DeMaurice Smith won big in the NFL labor war

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Black reverend preaches stereotypes to mostly white 'South Central' Tea Partiers

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Can Foxy Brown finally make a comeback?

OPINION - After over 13 years of petty legal drama, Inga Marchand says she's ready to get back to rapping.…
/ July 26, 2011

Obama won't win back white voters by being 'President Pushover'

OPINION - Last night, President Obama did what many in his party had longed asked of him: Tell the American…
/ July 26, 2011

'Here I Am': Kelly Rowland steps out of Beyoncé's shadow

OPINION - Today, she stands on her own ground and on her own name. She's very much Kelly Rowland and…
/ July 26, 2011

Is hate speech one of America's biggest exports?

OPINION - Minus the unforgivable act of terrorism, Anders Behring Breivik's ideology is nearly indistinguishable from that of a run-of-the-mill…
/ July 26, 2011

#BeforeBlackPresidents: Hashtag highlights debt ceiling double standard

OPINION - The truth is today's Republican party is controlled by a fringe group of players who are after one…
/ July 25, 2011

In defense of VH1's 'Single Ladies'

OPINION - I love 'Single Ladies' because it's simultaneously ridiculous and delicious...
/ July 25, 2011

Rick Perry's racially insensitive pastor problem

OPINION - Governor Perry's pastor problem begs a comparison with Obama's troubles with Rev. Jeremiah Wright...
/ July 25, 2011

Will Obama's pro-gay policies alienate African-Americans?

OPINION - Some blacks privately grumble over Obama's expected reversal on the gay marriage issue and his backing of the…
/ July 25, 2011

Legendary promoter Butch Lewis' legacy extends beyond boxing

OPINION - In addition to being a successful boxing promoter, Lewis also made his mark in the world of entertainment...
/ July 24, 2011

Winehouse tragedy is a teachable moment for R&B fans

OPINION - Perhaps the demise of Winehouse's extraordinary talent will serve as a teachable moment for young artists and the…
/ July 24, 2011

Is Allen West being smeared with the 'angry black man' brush?

OPINION - While Rep. West went a tad over-the-top in his response, there is a larger issue here about racial…
/ July 23, 2011

Is Obama the last reasonable man in Washington?

OPINION - The White House is betting most American will tire of the bomb throwers (and that Wall Street will…
/ July 23, 2011