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- Is Church on Wrong Side of Same Sex Marriage Debate?
Nov 4, 2009
Over the last few years, and especially in the last few months, I have read countless editorials that have asked the question "Is the church on the...
Category: Religion and Spirituality
- Review: Spike Lee Tackles African American Stereotypes in Film
Oct 22, 2009
What does it mean to be Black This question has been asked throughout the African American community for generations
Category: Arts and Entertainment
- Obama's Presidency Not Given Same Respect as Predecessors
Oct 21, 2009
The date November 4, 2008 will live in the history books forever Somewhere in this great nation, a young boy or girl is sitting in a classroom...
Category: Politics
- Students Say African American Achievement Equals Expectations
Sep 19, 2009
The numbers are sometimes dismal The African American achievement gap that almost disappeared in the 1970s and 1980s has widened again between...
Category: Education and Reference
- Wealthy African Americans: The Double Standard
Sep 19, 2009
The breaking news was a total surprise Football fans who had tuned in to ESPN to see a preseason game between last year's two Super Bowl teams, the...
Category: Society and Culture
- Obama Weathering the Storm of the Presidency
Sep 8, 2009
It was inevitable The honeymoon that President Barack Obama, and all other presidents, experienced has officially given way to criticism of his...
Category: Politics
- 100th Anniversary Celebrated at NAACP Convention
Aug 21, 2009
On March 9, 1892 in Memphis, Tenn three successful African American businessmen were brutally lynched and accused of raping White women, when their...
Category: Politics
- Paris, Texas Residents Say Racial Equality Nonexistent
Aug 21, 2009
In the same year that we celebrated the historic inauguration of the nation's first African American president and the National Association for the...
Category: Society and Culture
- Athletes as Role Models: Is it a Good Idea?
Aug 9, 2009
The recent deaths of former NFL co-MVP Steve McNair and pop icon Michael Jackson has been overshadowed in mainstream media by the apparent flaws...
Category: Sports
- Can Singer be Advocate For Domestic Violence Prevention?
Aug 7, 2009
Chris Brown had it all The award-winning singer and blossoming actor seemed to be on top of the world
Category: Arts and Entertainment
- Kobe's Perseverance Pays Off With Fourth Title
Jul 27, 2009
He was once one of the most reviled athletes in the entire country Accused of rape and severely criticized by former teammates, especially...
Category: Sports
- Are Tyler Perry Films Demeaning to Blacks?
Jul 12, 2009
Tyler Perry films and television shows have revolutionized Black entertainment Characters like the gun-toting granny Madea, played by Perry, and...
Category: Arts and Entertainment
- Supreme Court Nominee Rises From Humble Beginnings
Jul 7, 2009
Throughout Barack Obama's historic run to the White House, his journey from humble beginnings to the highest office in the land was an inspiration...
Category: Society and Culture
- Is There Really a Decline in Christianity?
May 28, 2009
Occasionally, I come across great leaders in the African American community that have dedicated their existence to improving the lives of everyone,...
Category: Religion and Spirituality
- Obama Approval Rating in First 100 Days
May 21, 2009
Whether you voted for him or not, few Americans can honestly say that on January 20th, they were not anxious to see how the first Black President...
Category: Politics
- Ten Years Later, Columbine Massacre Shows Community Strength
May 11, 2009
Growing up, most young people felt a sense of security at school It was a place one could go to be around your friends, learn, and not worry about...
Category: Society and Culture
- Is There Interest in Michael Vick Returning to NFL?
Apr 23, 2009
Michael Vick was once one of the most electrifying athletes ever to play the game of football His speed and agility made him almost impossible for...
Category: Sports
- Hoops HOF Class Succeeded by Overcoming Adversity
Apr 23, 2009
Every year at the Final Four, the Basketball Hall of Fame inducts new members into their illustrious club In any avenue of life, reaching the...
Category: Sports
- Ryan Moats Incident Black Eye For Dallas Police
Apr 16, 2009
Imagine getting a telephone call in the middle of the night, informing you that a family member was in the hospital with only minutes to live What...
Category: Society and Culture
- Obama Still Catalyst For Change in African American Community?
Apr 13, 2009
November 28, 2008 was one of those magical moments in world history Most people remember where they were when they heard the news that Barack...
Category: Society and Culture
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