Opinion

'The Blind Side' an obvious appeal to white guilt

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Jesse Jackson's race-baiting is doing the president no favor

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Should push for mandatory paternity tests be abandoned?

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Focus on teenage pregnancy distracts from dangerous STIs

OPINION - The idea that unexpected pregnancy is the worst conceivable result of unprotected sex sends youth the message that…
/ November 19, 2009

For blacks, spanking has ties to slavery

OPINION - Beatings are still prevalent as a child-rearing tool in the African-American community, a practice which hearkens back to…
/ November 18, 2009

Shaniya's story reveals widespread sex trafficking in black community

OPINION - No one can imagine what little Shaniya Davis went through in the first 48 hours after she was…
/ November 18, 2009

It's too risky to wait for breast cancer screening

OPINION - The government's recent about-turn on mammograms is a major concern for African-American women who have historically had problems…
/ November 18, 2009

Ethnic pride can improve mental health in black children

OPINION - A recent study has suggested that ethnic pride plays a positive role in the mental health of African-American…
/ November 17, 2009

Antoine Walker a poster child for athletes squandering riches

OPINION - Former NBA star Antoine Walker has been slow to enter a plea in a bad check-writing scheme that…
/ November 17, 2009

Are black politicians easy targets?

OPINION - Sheila Dixon stands trial over allegations that she took gift cards intended for the needy.
/ November 16, 2009

Where is the outrage and action for Heather Ellis?

OPINION - In the lead up to the rally for Heather Ellis today in Kennett, Missouri, I've heard shocking stories…
/ November 16, 2009

Cross-dressing comedians becoming a drag in black films

OPINION - Unfortunately, "Sheneneh and Wanda" will also be a box office hit, partly because we, the black community, don't…
/ November 16, 2009

Obama should use his experience in Asia to bolster US positions

OPINION - Thanks to his mother's humanitarian aid work, he received exposure to the world from the onset, which unquestionably…
/ November 13, 2009

Final answer: Iverson should retire

OPINION - Allen Iverson looks set to retire. As always, he will do it his way and on his own…
/ November 13, 2009

Sarah Palin has a lot in common with black women

OPINION - Palin probably has just as much - if not more - in common with many black women than…
/ November 13, 2009