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Here’s what black folks can and should do about health care reform, no matter what Congress or the Obama administration do.

What these corner-dwelling black men don’t realize is that they actually give comfort to racists by isolating themselves.

I get the feelings of identification one can have with a “Precious” - or indeed, as Oprah says, in some ways, “We are all Precious.”

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This was the worst day since Magic Johnson announced he had to retire from pro basketball after learning he was HIV positive.

Gen. Colin Powell on the Tom Joyner Morning Show on November 11, 2009, Veteran’s Day.

Blacks should be incensed at being marginalized that that – and even more incensed at ourselves if we prove the doubters right.

The issue demands leadership, but hundreds of lawmakers have failed miserably, caving in to angry, misinformed mobs.

The Bible tells us that the sins of the father will visit the son.

Morehouse men can’t wear do-rags, women's clothes or pajamas outside of residence halls, sunglasses in class or jeans at some functions.

Many people believe Obama ought to be able to deliver policy changes as easily as he delivered the speeches that mesmerized them.

As Jackson himself referenced, the highest goal is to respect your audience and bring them your best work.

Here’s the argument Democrats should be making about health care reform, but aren’t.

If Atlanta winds up electing its first white mayor in more than three decades, it won’t mark a step back to the days of Old Dixie.