Opinion

Black comedians crack up under Hollywood pressure

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Lou Dobbs has finally been deported from CNN

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Domestic violence is everybody's business

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Steele works to change strategy for blacks and GOP

OPINION - Republicans have their work cut out for them when it comes to attracting minority voters, but one thing…
/ November 12, 2009

Black soldiers continue to fight for country and equality

OPINION - The military, as an institution, is a reflection of the society that it serves. But is that reflection…
/ November 11, 2009

Harvard's course on 'The Wire' should require 'in the hood' training

OPINION - It's refreshing to know that Harvard plans to teach a class using the TV show The Wire, to…
/ November 11, 2009

In honoring veterans, Obama contemplates future casualties

OPINION - President Obama confronts not only the sobering force of Veterans Day, but also the challenges directly tied to…
/ November 11, 2009

Muslims should be more vocal in denouncing extremism

OPINION - As a society, we are rapidly approaching a tipping point that will determine whether Muslims and non-Muslims can…
/ November 10, 2009

Women say 'adios' to black hair salons in favor of Dominicans

OPINION - A growing number of African-American women are saying "adios" to black hair salons and "hola" to Dominican hair…
/ November 10, 2009

Trying minors as adults is a major mistake

OPINION - Juveniles should not be tried and treated as adults in the criminal justice system, no matter how "adult-like"…
/ November 10, 2009

NAACP: Five things you can do to help pass health care reform

OPINION - There are five key things that must be done and that we can do to ensure that the…
/ November 10, 2009

Sammy Sosa's new skin reflects an ugly mentality

OPINION - Many have been shocked to see recent photos of retired major league baseball player Sammy Sosa wearing green…
/ November 9, 2009

Cleveland case teaches lessons about the dangers of addiction

All seven of the victims identified so far battled addictions with drugs or alcohol, according to their families and court…
/ November 9, 2009

Cleveland murders are a product of our own values

OPINION - The Anthony Sowell case is one that requires us to stop and reassess our values. Why are some…
/ November 9, 2009

African-American Muslims battle both racial and religious bias

OPINION - Muslims in the military will now have to deal with the spillover of the recent massacre and the…
/ November 7, 2009