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Is the USDA Still the Last Plantation?
During the Bush administration, 13,999 racial discrimination cases were swept under the rug at the Agriculture Department. What will Secretary Tom Vilsack do about it?
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Rakim's Back
Def Jam is 25. "Rapper’s Delight" is 30. And Rakim is 41. But with his latest album, The Seventh Seal, hip-hop heads can remember the best of the golden age.
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A Tantrum Against Gay Rights in D.C.
The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., is throwing a fit over gay civil rights--and who gives a crap? Most likely not Chocolate City's political leadership.
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Color-Struck Around The Globe
Sammy Sosa’s new vampire complexion is a jarring reminder that, from the Dominican Republic to Dakar to New Delhi, white is still right, yellow is still mellow and if you’re black, get back.
How ‘Precious’ Is Like Palin’s ‘Going Rogue’
Nope, I didn’t see the movie, and I’m not going to read the book. I’m tired of being played by over-hyped productions.
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
Lee Daniels' film? Brilliant. The Oprah-fied pitch? Not so much.
Star-Spangled Muslims
The Ft. Hood tragedy is a citizenship test for Muslim Americans—and everyone else.
The Truth About Incest
Kudos to Hollywood for finally tackling the taboo topic of incest.
Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In
With more than half the NFL’s season gone, the New Orleans Saints are still undefeated. Can they run the table?
Does Hollywood Still Have a Brown Paper Bag Test?
When it comes to colorism, “Precious” is still the same old, same old.
On the Road to Entrepreneurship
In an excerpt from their book, Down to Business: The First 10 Steps to Entrepreneurship for Women, Clara and Alicia Villarosa list the top eight reasons why people decide to start their own business.
What’s Islam Got to Do With It?
From the D.C. sniper to Ft. Hood, it’s un-American to blame black people or Muslims for what crazy people do.
Why Black People Took to the Streets in Chicago
This debate about the proposed consumer protection agency is a big, big deal for black America. We can’t afford to sit it out.
The D.C. Sniper Should Die. But Not Like This.
I’ll be glad to see John Allen Muhammad go for his murderous rampage. But the death penalty is still wrong.
Did the Ft. Hood Killer Go Postal or Go Terrorist?
If the alleged shooter acted out of personal anger, the tragedy may be more Columbine than jihad. No one should make any assumptions until all the facts are out.
Hollywood: Same As It Ever Was
Even with Oscar buzz and record-breaking box office success, “Precious” isn’t likely to blow up the careers of its female stars. Black actresses still have a hard row to hoe. Just ask Angela Bassett—and Cicely Tyson.
When Lawyers Go Rogue
The Supreme Court considers what to do when prosecutors play dirty.
Rihanna Breaks Her Silence
Ever since that night, Chris Brown has been on the mea culpa tour. But now, in an exclusive interview with ABC’s 20/20, Rihanna has her say about their love affair, the fight that shocked the blogosphere and how she feels about that picture.
Oprah Is Wrong About ‘Precious'
But you still need to go see Lee Daniels’ brilliant, powerful new film about a Harlem black girl in trouble.
Lit for Little People: Bedtime Stories for the 21st Century
Been a while since you've read to the kiddies? From Shades of Black to cows on strike, Meera Bowman-Johnson flags the stories that'll give your children the sweetest dreams.
The Death of Newsroom Swagger
Journalism is changing. The Washington Post newsroom brawl shows just how badly some reporters are taking it.
Don't Believe the GOP Hype
It's not time to worry yet, Dems. If Tuesday's elections tell us anything, it is that things can change drastically in the course of a year.
What BET Can Teach Us About Politics
Virginia businesswoman Sheila Johnson made a winning bet by supporting a Republican. Are you taking notes?
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The Supreme Court Doesn't Care About Native American People
And thus passed on taking up their grievance with the Washington Redskins name...
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Charlie Last Name Wilson Says: Get Your Prostate Checked
The Gap Band frontman gets real about prostate health...
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Obama To Chinese: Get On Your Human Rights (Please)!
The president didn't go in too hard, seeing as they're bankrolling our wars and all...
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Check It Out: You're Off-Base, Chairman Steele
The Republicans don't fear you because you're Black...
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So, About Gay Marriage in DC...
The Catholic Church has threatened to pull all funding and social programs if D.C. goes through with a same-sex marriage law...
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Tennessee Vols Football Players Arrested for Armed Robbery
Their getaway car? A Toyota Prius, naturally...
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9/11 Mastermind, Other Sets to Go on Trial in NYC
Rather than military commission, the men will be tried in federal court in New York...
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Check It Out: Censoring the 'N' Word is Wack
Or so says Tim Bloedow, conservative Christian of NoApologies.ca...
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BREAKING: Nidal Malik Hasan Charged
Nidal Malik Hasan, the lone gunman in the Fort Hood shooting, charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder...
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Check It Out: Rep. Steve King Calls Out Jarrett, "Gangster Government"
Sure; he totally cribbed this from Michael Barrone Michele Bachmann but, you know, whatever...
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BREAKING: Obama Announces December Job Creation Summit
The president is hopeful about the downturn in unemployment claims but joblessness remains one of the administration's primary focuses...
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Condi's Comeback? Rice Rumored to Be Launching Consulting Firm
Condi Rice and former National Security Advisor are taking the momentum from the glory of the Bush years into the private sector...
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Fort Hood: Who Messed Up?
As officials investigate the Fort Hood shootings, questions arise concerning possible agency missteps...
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Chicago Woman Charged with Murder After Running Teen Over with Car
After her son got in a minor scuffle, Timera Branch decided to take matters into her own hands...
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Battling Leukemia
The basketball great says the prognosis is encouraging...
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Check It Out: Obama Honors Fallen at Fort Hood
President Obama gave a speech today in memory of the servicemen and women killed at Fort Hood...
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Dropped Call: White House Communications Director Steps Down
Calling Fox News a wing of the Republican party probably expedited the stepping...
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Check It Out: D.C. Sniper's Wife Speaks Out
So the wife of John Allen Muhammad wasn't surprised that he was the D.C. sniper? This shouldn't be funny. But it is.
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Done Saving Journalists, Clinton Takes to Hill to Talk Health Care
Is there anything Bill Clinton can't do (besides lots of things)?!
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Black Columbia Prof Slugs White Female Colleague
A heated discussion over race relations turned violent when Lionel McIntyre threw a haymaker at colleague Camille Davis...














































