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Black to brown: The changing face of New Orleans

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MLK Jr. would have dreamt about health care too

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Kidnap hoax case stereotypes fictional black male villain

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What would Jesus say about health care reform?

OPINION - A member of Congress requested use of our church to have a town hall meeting on health care…
/ August 27, 2009

Do black men prefer their women larger?

OPINION - There's no question that the average African-American woman is likely to adopt India.Arie's credo that she just "ain't…
/ August 26, 2009

Teddy was a lion for civil rights

OPINION - In a multitude of areas including housing, income, and civil rights for African-Americans and all minorities, Sen. Ted…
/ August 26, 2009

Chris Brown better make his second chance count

OPINION - Once you have made someone a victim of violence, the crime follows you forever. Unless, of course, if…
/ August 25, 2009

Should a victim ever go back to a ‘Changed Man’?

OPINION - This unfortunate situation between Chris and Rihanna begs the question: Should a victim ever return to her abuser,…
/ August 25, 2009

NY governor hurting Obama’s “post-racial” brand

The axiom says keep your friends close and your enemies closer, but President Obama might consider just keeping his pals…
/ August 25, 2009

Is KFC trying to kill us?

OPINION - KFC has found itself embroiled in a fast food controversy as a result of its latest product, the…
/ August 25, 2009

What MJ had in his system

It is well known that Michael Jackson had been on pain and anti-anxiety medications for years, probably since the Pepsi…
/ August 25, 2009

Cocktail of unethical behavior and incompetence killed MJ

OPINION - It was Dr. Conrad Murray's cocktail of unethical behavior and extreme incompetence which ultimately killed the most well…
/ August 25, 2009

Pre-K education may be prison prevention

OPINION -- High quality early childhood education programs can increase likelihood of high school graduation and employment; reduce welfare dependence,…
/ August 24, 2009
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Martha’s Vineyard is the epicenter of Black elitism

OPINION -- Martha's Vineyard has been abuzz over the last few weeks due to the arrival of President Obama and…
/ August 24, 2009

Martha’s Vineyard is rooted in black history

OPINION - While on the Vineyard, you're just as likely to bump into a New York City office security guard…
/ August 22, 2009