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June 8, 2011

Lupe Fiasco calls Obama the 'biggest terrorist'

The Chicago, Illinois native explained that he keeps a distance from politics and doesn't vote...
June 8, 2011

Wikileaks exposes how America still hates on Haiti

OPINION - We can simply can not say we have Haiti's best interests at heart and simultaneously work diligently to…
June 7, 2011

Obama expresses concern about slowing economy

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president spoke about the new economic trouble in detail for the first time since a report…
June 7, 2011

Study: Black youth not politically inclined

A majority of Black youth are not politically involved especially those from low-income households, according to a year-long study conducted…
June 6, 2011

Yes we Cain? The secret of the Hermanator's success

OPINION - While it is far too early to make any early predictions, it has become evident that Cain's improbable…
June 3, 2011

Rihanna, 50 Cent seek bone marrow help for infant

The celebrities hope that their fans will follow suit and get tested for Galena's benefit...
June 3, 2011

Mitt Romney's thin record on race

OPINION - The real test for Romney on racial matters will come in the weeks and months ahead when he's…
June 3, 2011

Michelle Obama to visit Africa

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. first lady will visit Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana during…
June 2, 2011

Retroactive drug sentencing is change we can believe in

OPINION - There is no question that the U.S. Sentencing Commission should seek to amend the sentencing provisions so as…
June 2, 2011

Why is FEMA fleecing Katrina victims?

OPINION - Apparently, disaster victims, the unemployed, the working poor, welfare recipients and black and Latino children in crumbling inner…
June 1, 2011

Is Obama's presidency the end of white male privilege?

OPINION - Being on the outside is a strange vantage point for people who feel entitled, connected and deserving...
June 1, 2011

Is Herman Cain playing 'plantation politics'?

OPINION - Cain may not be a racist, but he's arguably a patronizing black politician trying to suppress suspicions of…
June 1, 2011

New law on crack cocaine could apply to old cases

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress and President Barack Obama agreed in August to reduce the minimum penalties for crack...
May 31, 2011

Obama finds some solid ground; tests still ahead

WASHINGTON (AP) - "It is likely he will be re-elected, in my opinion," veteran Republican pollster Wes Anderson says...
May 31, 2011

Why black basketball fans back LeBron in the NBA Finals

OPINION - Perhaps to a fault, African-Americans are very protective of our athletes...
May 30, 2011

Obamas honor America's veterans on Memorial Day

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will spend Memorial Day paying tribute to the military....
May 30, 2011

Obama consoles tornado-ravaged Missouri city

JOPLIN, Missouri (AP) - Obama came face to face Sunday with the legions of homeless, consoling the community as it…
May 28, 2011

GOP Rep: Obama elected because he's a `black man who was articulate'

Yesterday, GOP Rep. Joe Walsh raged at Jewish Americans for not being sufficiently pro-Israel...
May 27, 2011

Clyburn protests McClatchy article on Obama and race

WASHINGTON - House Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn objected Thursday to coverage of his views on the impact of President…
May 27, 2011

Why Obama and Cain are praying for a Palin run

OPINION - Can she win against an incumbent who has substantive work experience and, for all of his perceived shortcomings…