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