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Evette Dionne

Clutch magazine's Evette Dionne takes Zoe Saldana to task for saying, "There's no such thing as people of color," and suggests that she enroll in a Critical Race Theory class.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson

The four alleged scandals faced by the administration don't pass the smell test for a public flogging of the president, argues Earl Ofari Hutchinson in a blog for EURWeb, because there is no clear evidence that he had any knowledge or hand in the missteps.

Michael H. Cottman

Black America Web's Michael H. Cottman asks if pastors should sanctify the foolishness of reality TV in an insightful piece about an impending Oxygen Network reality show about, well, black pastors.

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Damon Young writes: Like a true Shakespearean fool, Ramsey’s appearance and “commoner” sensibilities belied the wit and bravery he so obviously possessed. And, also true to Shakespearean fool form, an off-hand, matter-of-fact statement made towards...
 
A state-mandated report by the city of Detroit’s emergency manager has revealed an expected, if not predictable, set of affairs concerning the financial health of the beleaguered city, with reports saying that costs of retiree benefits take up nearly a third...
 

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Nuggets of Widsom

See what Barack Obama, Toni Morrison and others had to say at this year's commencement ceremonies.

This Ain't Hillman

Because you learn quickly that it's nothing like A Different World. At all.

New Documentary: Venus and Serena

Director explains how Venus and Serena doc explores the way their enigmatic dad shaped their lives.

Ask Us Anything!

Our Race Manners columnist answered your burning questions in a Reddit Ask Me Anything. Check out her answers!

The Face of the Flap?

As the ousted chief becomes the face of the flap, keep these facts in mind.