He led the “Hippest Trip in America”

February 02, 2012 12:00 am

Don Cornelius will be remembered as a visionary and cultural icon. Read More

January 26, 2012 12:00 am

It is what he stands for that will define Obama in the 2012 election. Read More

January 19, 2012 12:00 am

It was a good old fashioned, racist hatefest on Monday at the GOP debate. Read More

January 11, 2012 12:00 am

It is time to move beyond the "Dream" speech and embrace King's legacy. Read More

January 06, 2012 12:00 am

Republicans have adopted hate as a potent and politically divisive tactic. Read More

December 08, 2011 12:00 am

Our rhetoric does not match the reality of our children in harm’s way Read More

November 18, 2011 12:00 am

Occupy Wall Street confronting the need to fine-tune its efforts. Read More

Joe Paterno’s termination was necessary and appropriate

November 11, 2011 12:00 am

The scandal at Penn State speaks volumes to all that’s wrong in college sports. Read More

Common decency suggests Cain should at least suspend campaign

November 09, 2011 12:00 am

Cain's accusers are racking up like 99 bottles of beer on the wall Read More

Ann Coulter’s far-fetched fantasy

November 03, 2011 12:00 am

Miss Ann (Coulter)seems to be caught up in her own dark fantasy. Read More

November 01, 2011 12:00 am

Yellow police crime scene tape should wrap around Capitol dome. Read More

October 26, 2011 12:00 am

New poll shows Americans utter disgust with Capitol Hill Read More

October 19, 2011 12:00 am

GOP enjoying their own post-racial fantasy in Herman Cain. Read More

October 11, 2011 12:00 am

Like the new boyfriend, Obama pays for the behavior of past acquaintances Read More

Talking tough does not qualify Christie for White House

October 04, 2011 12:00 am

Ego, not purpose, is driving White House consideration by Chris Christie. Read More

Time is now for work, not fear

September 28, 2011 12:00 am

Doomsday scenario can be avoided by voters using common sense. Read More

Boycott Georgia

September 22, 2011 12:00 am

The state of Georgia must become off-limits after the execution of Troy Davis. Read More

The Troy Davis Case

September 20, 2011 12:00 am

Vengeance, not justice is at play in rejection of Troy Davis clemency appeal. Read More

Towers that once scraped the sky, were not bound by earth

September 10, 2011 12:00 am

The faith that victims of 9/11 are at peace. Read More

Blacks are stranded on Survivor Island

September 07, 2011 12:00 am

August jobs report reflects grim prospects for Black America. Read More

West-Smiley tour a disappointing engagement

August 09, 2011 12:00 am

No matter the intent, West-Smiley tour borders on minstrel politics. Read More

NYC’s Mayor Puts His Money behind Talk

August 04, 2011 12:00 am

Mayor to shell out $30M to help young Black men in New York City. Read More

July 22, 2011 12:00 am

Black leadership needs to find correct vehicle to debate differences. Read More

July 14, 2011 12:00 am

It's clear that Republicans on the Hill see us as disposable. Read More

Lasting memories survive the passing of a friend

June 10, 2011 12:00 am

Celebrating a life and a friendship for the ages. Read More

Administration addresses Black unemployment crisis

June 08, 2011 12:00 am

The President’s team states what Blacks have known for some time. Read More

Mothers must put children first

May 26, 2011 12:00 am

In too many child abuse cases, women are beholden to pitiful men. Read More

Oklahoma state legislator reveals depths of ignorance

May 18, 2011 12:00 am

Racists trade on tired stereotypes to mask their hatred of Blacks. Read More

Republicans begin quest for the Oval Office

May 13, 2011 12:00 am

Crowded Republican field sets sights on the White House in 2012. Read More

Reruns remind of period when Black family life was celebrated

May 09, 2011 12:00 am

Can we bring back a Cosby like show that celebrates Black life? Read More

May 03, 2011 12:00 am

The killing of Osama bin Laden will prove to define the Obama presidency. Read More

Attacks on President’s citizenship is harassment

April 29, 2011 12:00 am

Donald Trump has crossed “free speech” line in pushing birther lie. Read More

Taking a cue from worst chapters of history

April 25, 2011 12:00 am

Given history, Blacks must be persistent voice against violence. Read More

President sets right tone on long-term fiscal plan

April 14, 2011 12:00 am

Time to end the budget lies and deal from the deck of truth. Read More

President needs to reflect on teachings of Dr. King

March 31, 2011 12:00 am

Rather than just evoke King’s words, President should follow his path. Read More

Father’s words help guide my path

March 30, 2011 12:00 am

My father’s final instructions sustain me as I celebrate his birthday Read More

Is the President repeating errors of Bush era?

March 21, 2011 12:00 am

The time to speak out against U.S. involvement in Libya is now. Read More

Party is succumbing to irrational fears

March 18, 2011 12:00 am

Democrats must confront their racial inertia to truly change the nation. Read More

Peter King is looking in all the wrong places

March 11, 2011 12:00 am

We need hearings on right-wing militias, guns and gangs. Read More

Bush hangover has nation reeling

March 09, 2011 12:00 am

If his intent was to wreck the country, W can claim mission accomplished. Read More

Donald Sterling proves being rich no safeguard against ignorance

March 02, 2011 12:00 am

L.A. Clippers owner helps fuel ignorance toward Blacks. Read More

Political demagogues are now mainstreaming

February 28, 2011 12:00 am

If we have not reached the bottom of the barrel, we must be close. Read More

Continent is denied credit in moment of historic change

February 02, 2011 12:00 am

Psss. Egypt is in northern Africa; pass it on. Read More

Time for progressives to recalibrate traditional anti-business attitudes

January 28, 2011 12:00 am

Businesses, large and small, must take lead in creating jobs. Read More

Cable “news” channels reinforce misinformation

January 24, 2011 12:00 am

Departure of popular MSNBC show host comes as no surprise. Read More

Defining our interests beyond party and ideological labels

January 12, 2011 12:00 am

Blacks need a 21st century politics based on self-determination. Read More

Latest wave of hate echoes Jim Crow

January 09, 2011 12:00 am

The browning of America is the source of irrational fears Read More

Jurist’s appearance contributes to decaying climate

January 05, 2011 12:00 am

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia sets a bad precedent with visit. Read More

Blacks need to take lead in restoring holiday’s meaning

December 29, 2010 12:00 am

Black Americans need to restore integrity to the King national holiday. Read More

400 Year effort to deny the roots and depths of racism in U.S.

December 28, 2010 12:00 am

Gov. Barbour's remarks are part of broader conspiracy against memory. Read More

December 16, 2010 12:00 am

Rather than bash teachers, we need to uplift the profession. Read More

The President’s Liberal Critics Need a Reality Check

December 08, 2010 12:00 am

Pardon my cynicism over the current liberal rebellion against Obama. Read More

President had a mandate, must reclaim it

November 10, 2010 12:00 am

It is time for Barack Obama to deliver the change he promised in 2008. Read More

What have we learned from another electoral setback?

November 04, 2010 12:00 am

Instead of licking our wounds, we need to start planning the return blow. Read More

Juan Williams needs to dig a little deeper

October 27, 2010 12:00 am

I have more than a few things that make me "nervous" about this nation. Read More

First Lady out to salvage administration, not just midterm elections

October 14, 2010 12:00 am

It's time the White House really recognized the potential of Mrs. Obama. Read More

Newark should be wary of the politics behind donation

September 28, 2010 12:00 am

When a gift is really no "gift" at all. Read More

The alternative is disastrous for the Black community

September 23, 2010 12:00 am

We are approaching a point of no return if we do not save Black boys. Read More

September 15, 2010 12:00 am

What else needs to happen before we wake up? Read More

September 10, 2010 12:00 am

Our nation is in danger of being engulfed by hate. Read More

August 17, 2010 12:00 am

We must take a strong stand against the wave of anti-Islam fervor. Read More

Shirley Sherrod brings us back to the conversation

July 21, 2010 12:00 am

Once again, our nation's dirty little secret comes out the closet. Read More

Obama steps up against McChrystal

June 24, 2010 12:00 am

It was the moment of truth and the President did what Presidents ought to do. Read More

June 10, 2010 12:00 am

Thomas' forced ouster exposes the hypocrisy of the Middle East "debate." Read More

Blocking humanitarian aid works against peace in the Middle East

June 03, 2010 12:00 am

Israel's defense of its assault on aid ship has little credibility. Read More

A Memorial Day Remembrance

May 31, 2010 12:00 am

We should honor the memory of our war dead by "studying war no more." Read More

Aiyana Jones's death cannot be in vain

May 19, 2010 12:00 am

A war is raging against our children, and we are losing every battle. Read More

President gets his groove back

January 29, 2010 12:00 am

It was more "if you don't know, you better ask somebody" than State of the Union. Read More

Blacks can no longer be told to wait

October 22, 2009 12:00 am

The President must speak clearly to concerns of Black Americans. Read More

Health care debate reveals lack of compassion

October 15, 2009 12:00 am

For matters of sheer survival, Blacks need to engage health care debate. Read More

Derrion Albert is a victim of a new hate

October 06, 2009 12:00 am

The 16 year-old slain Chicago youth joins Emmett Till as a martyr. Read More

Vick, Burress provide cautionary tale

September 24, 2009 12:00 am

Black men need to heed warning from plight of Burress, Vick and others. Read More

Denying racism doesn’t make it go away

September 17, 2009 12:00 am

The President appears to want to wish away racism rather than confront it. Read More

South Carolina Congressman should be censured

September 09, 2009 10:00 pm

President Obama threw down the challenge, we must all rise up to meet it. Read More

The Promise of Opportunity

September 03, 2009 12:00 am

The first day of school reminds us of the promise of opportunity in America. Read More

Race hatred thriving as an American industry

August 20, 2009 12:00 am

Racism is thriving as an American industry during this recession. Read More

Clinton’s outburst in Congo less than diplomatic

August 13, 2009 12:00 am

In the course of an important African tour, Secretary of State Clinton loses her cool. Read More

Republican Party embracing its own demise

August 06, 2009 12:00 am

The Republican Party is cooking up a recipe for its own demise. Read More

Black Americans need to keep this on their radar

July 30, 2009 12:00 am

The delay on health care reform may be well worth the wait; time will tell. Read More

Obama’s moonwalk dilutes a teaching moment

July 27, 2009 12:00 am

After a truly honest expression of outrage, the President steps back. Read More

Must include context when addressing Blacks' condition

July 21, 2009 12:00 am

The President's NAACP speech required greater context to shape dialogue. Read More

July 07, 2009 12:00 am

We bid farewell to Michael Jackson and pray that his soul is at rest. Read More

Hypocrisy is the new Republican Brand

June 25, 2009 12:00 am

The Republican Party's exploits are like an R. Kelly music video, only juicier. Read More

June 21, 2009 12:00 am

He is no longer with me but the lessons he imparted define my life. Read More

We need to promote high school graduation

June 18, 2009 12:00 am

We need to celebrate high school graduation as a momentous achievement. Read More

Cultural significance of autos should not be lost

June 15, 2009 12:00 am

The decline of the auto industry also marks cultural change. Read More

DC incident requires a forceful response

June 11, 2009 12:00 am

The attack at the Holocaust Museum proves the need to eradicate racists. Read More

Symbol of Racism Soils Soldier’s Memory

May 13, 2009 12:00 am

Apparently the Yates family thought their son was fighting a war ended long ago. Read More

Time for a forceful response

May 07, 2009 12:00 am

They have declared war on our community. Will we return the favor? Read More

It's time to stop the madness

May 04, 2009 12:00 am

Reality check: Our schools are failing and our children pay the price. Read More

Reclaiming my life

April 22, 2009 12:00 am

On my 50th birthday, I am reclaiming my life and renewing my spirit. Read More

April 16, 2009 12:00 am

Leaked intelligence report is right in pointing out domestic threats. Read More

Obama needs to make continent a priority

April 09, 2009 12:00 am

With his first trip to Europe under his belt, President needs to turn to Africa. Read More

Obama European Tour Revives Brand

April 03, 2009 12:00 am

For some time now the glow that accompanied anything branded “American,” has lost its luster in the world community. Read More

March 19, 2009 12:00 am

Tonight, my alma mater, Morgan State University, will make its first appearance in the NCAA Division I championship basketball tournament. Read More

South Carolina governor puts politics before people

March 12, 2009 12:00 am

It appears South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is prepared to stick by his guns and reject some of the federal stimulus dollars targeting his state. Read More

Latest delay to voting rights is an injustice

March 05, 2009 12:00 am

Being a resident of Washington, D.C. is akin to being a sharecropper, forced to pay tribute to the landowner but having no rights in return. Read More

Murdoch’s Paper’s Low Blow

February 19, 2009 12:00 am

The New York Post, holding true to its well deserved reputation as a right-wing leaning, racist rag, ran a cartoon in its February 17 edition that depicted the shooting of a monkey and by not so subtle suggestion, inferred the animal was the President of the United States. Read More

Unemployed didn’t deserve politics as usual

February 12, 2009 12:00 am

There is one major difference between Republicans in Congress who oppose President Obama’s economic stimulus package and the millions of Americans who need help. The politicians still have a job. Read More

Raises concern over Commerce Pick

February 05, 2009 12:00 am

The election of the first Black President had many people pondering the role of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in light of public perceptions that Black Americans now had a friend in the White House, and the racially driven politics of yesterday would not be necessary. Read More

Conservative “Stalk” Talk is Passé

January 25, 2009 12:00 am

Attention Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Bill O’Reilly and your fellow right-wing practitioners of stalk talk – wacko time is over. Read More

The Bush Presidency’s Tattered Legacy

January 18, 2009 12:00 am

Watching President Bush defend his legacy during his final address Thursday night was a reminder of how far the 43rd President has fallen from grace. Read More

Mychal Bell’s search for meaning

December 31, 2008 12:00 am

The story of the “Jena 6” is an American tragedy. Six Black high school teenagers in a small southern town, charged with attempted murder in the beating of a white classmate at Jena High School. Read More

In Senate, Blacks Remain on the Outside Looking In

December 18, 2008 12:00 am

With the election of Barack Obama to the presidency, the United States Senate is now without a Black member among its ranks. Despite the success Blacks have had getting elected as mayors, members of state legislatures, and to the House of Representatives, the Senate remains a body where Black Americans' access is limited. Read More

Public Deserves Better; Should Demand More

December 12, 2008 12:00 am

The tale of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is not unique to the “Land of Lincoln,” but is becoming an increasingly regular commentary on the state of electoral politics and government. Read More

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

December 05, 2008 12:00 am

The release of November’s unemployment numbers today clearly illustrates the challenge facing Barack Obama. Come January 20 he is faced with a challenge perhaps unlike any other that has confronted an American president in modern times. Read More

Economic crisis in urban America demands attention

November 26, 2008 12:00 am

It seems as though not a day passes when a mayor of a major city or county executive announces drastic cuts in government programs and services due to budget shortfalls as a result of the economic downturn. Read More

It's labor that's in the crosshairs

November 18, 2008 12:00 am

When President-elect Barack Obama held his first press conference he made clear that his priority was addressing the nation’s economic crisis. Read More

BLS Numbers are No Surprise

November 09, 2008 12:00 am

The bad news about high unemployment is not new news for Blacks. Read More

September 06, 2008 12:00 am

Executive Editor Walter Fields suggests the Republican Party made a turn for the worse at their conv Read More