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Death to All Panels
They’re boring, academic and dry. And in the wake of the Congressional Black Caucus conference, I say we stop all the talking—and get to work.
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Bad Karma—Awful Team
Maybe the Washington Redskins would not be so bad if their name was not so offensive.
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The Public Option Is Dead, Long Live the Public Option
The Senate Finance Committee killed an amendment to a proposed health reform bill that would have guaranteed government competition with for-profit insurance companies in the American market. Does the death of the "public option" signal the death of democracy?
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The Beating of Derrion Albert Is Must-See TV
Forget the boob tube, look at YouTube. See how young people are entertaining themselves with their video cameras. Some of it is kids being kids. A lot of it is brutal, sick, and—dare I say—black.
The GOP Follies
A gathering in Michigan proves it'll be difficult for the GOP to gain the upper hand with voters.
Loud and In Living Colour
The rock band’s latest release, The Chair in the Doorway, stands out as a collection of first-rate songs wrapped in hard rock, metal, funk and blues.
Black President, Black Caucus, More Powerful Than Ever?
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus speak out.
Jay-Z and Oprah Make Lemon Pie
Winfrey finally embraces rap—or at least Shawn Corey Carter.
Fame, Shame.
The remake of the performing arts movie does not come close to the dazzle of the original.
A New World Order
Barack Obama hosts his first G20 political summit as president this week. As 20 major economies gather in Pittsburgh, some wonder: What happened to the G8?
JUMP BALL!
The NBA is playing hardball with the referees. Is it a warm-up—for a big fight with the players?
Cuba's Real Revolution
The Peace Without Borders concert, organized by Colombian superstar Juanes, was a historical moment for Cuba. But the real change is happening right here in the U.S., among the Miami exiles.
What Is a 'Feminista,' Exactly?
She's not a hairy, man-hating woman, says Feminista author Erica Kennedy. This modern woman is smart as hell and not afraid to flex.
QUIZ: Not Everything Is About Race. Yes, It Is!
How quick are you to think race is behind daily insults?
'For Colored Girls' Who Don't Like Tyler Perry
He's just not good enough for Ntozake Shange.
The Congressional Black Caucus is Going to Run D.C. This Week
With Obama back on the offensive, the CBC will focus on economy, education, health care -- and the kind of high-powered socializing particular to Washington.
'The Cosby Show' @ 25
Did Cliff, Clair and the kids change America even more than they changed television?
The Huxtables Changed Not Television or Politics—But the Idea of Black Family
“The Cosby Show” was activist television, agitprop theater disguised as sitcom.
Taking Back the House—The On-Screen and Real-Life Politics of Bill Cosby
A “fan” of what he calls “The Obama Show,” the Cos says if you can’t be a doctor, at least be an electrician.
Brick City: Newark's Real Reality Show
Crime-infested streets, ambitious politicians and a police department under turmoil. Brick City is a real-life The Wire.
10 Kinda Fun Facts About 'The Cosby Show'
Rudy was supposed to be a boy? Phylicia is only 10 years older than her daughter?
Jimmy Carter's Difficult Truth
The response to the former president, particularly from Democrats, is a reflection of how fearful wwe remain about talking honsetly about race and in America.
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Shocking? Dementia Rate Higher Among NFL Players
A recent study has shown a high rate of dementia among men who were paid to engage in violent collisions on a weekly basis...
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Tsunami Levels Villages in Samoan Islands
"I thought it was the end of the world," said Salamo Laumoli, director of health services at a medical center in Pago Pago...
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World's Poorest Receiving More HIV Treatment
Falling prices and increased testing have led to a marked rise in the number of people in the poorest parts of the world receiving treatment for HIV...
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A Touch of Magic: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith to Host Nobel Concert
The Hollywood power duo are slated to host the Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, Norway...
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The First Lady Says: I'm Ready to Knuckle Up for '16 Games in Chicago
First Lady Michelle Obama is ready to go to the mattresses to land Chicago the 2016 Olympics bid...
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Nigerian UN Peacekeeper Killed in Darfur
Kemal Saiki, the chief of communications of Unamid, said on Tuesday that two other soldiers were wounded in the attack which occurred a day earlier...
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USC Running Back Hurt in Weight Room Accident
Running back Stafon Johnson was preparing to bench press when the weight came crashing down on his throat...
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Three Charged with Murder in Death of Derrion Albert
Albert was beaten to death after being swept into a melee while walking home from school...
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Blair Underwood Opens HIV/AIDS Clinic in DC
The clinic looks to help hundreds in the District with free HIV/AIDS care...
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VIDEO: Chicago Honor Student Fatally Beaten
Derrion Albert, a 16-year old honor student, was was walking home from school when he was apparently dragged into a vicious brawl...
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Loves School, Hates Freedom: Obama Wants Longer School Days
President Obama wishes to infringe upon the civil rights of youth by insisting on more hours to educate them...
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Just in Time for Elections, Al-Bashir Lifts Media Censorship in Sudan
Newspapers are now allowed to dispense information without government pre-screening...
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Obama, Others Set to Put Shoe in Iran Over Its Nuclear Program
Iran's newly unveiled uranium enrichment facility "is inconsistent with a peaceful (nuclear) program," President Obama said today...
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Black Lawmakers Adjust to Post-Inauguration Politics
Some believe the president must work from a centrist position for change while others see his presidency as an opportunity to push through Democratic initiative beneficial to the Black community...
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Something to Shout About: Serena Williams Pens Book
'On the Line' details coming up in the shadow of Venus, the star's failures and her triumphs...
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The (No) Nuclear Option: UN Rez Aims for Nuke-Free World
The next order of business: Regulating transcontinental pig flight...
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Vaccine Shows Promise in HIV Prevention
Researchers found that people who received a series of inoculations of a prime vaccine and booster vaccine were 31 percent less likely to get HIV, compared with those on a placebo...
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Federal Worker Hanged, 'Fed' Scrawled Across Chest
The FBI is investigating the hanging death of a U.S. Census worker near a Kentucky cemetery. A law enforcement official says the word "fed" was scrawled on his chest...
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Complexion for the Rejection: Philly Swim Club Fined for Racism
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission issued a finding of probable cause Tuesday that racism was involved in the decision last June by a suburban Philadelphia swim club to revoke privileges of a largely minority day care center...
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Obama to World: America's Awesome, Still Can't Fix Problems Alone
"Now is the time for all of us to take our share of responsibility," Obama said in a passage from a speech he was delivering Wednesday to the United Nations General Assembly...