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Shaun Ossei-Owusu
Bill Cosby's Argument Needs Tweaking

Shaun Ossei-Owusu, writing at the Huffington Post, parses Bill Cosby's tough love toward the black community and finds areas of his argument that need improvement. 

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Jamilah Lemieux
You're Grown. Why Can I See Your Underwear?

It's time for men of a certain age to wear clothing that fits, writes Jamilah Lemieux at Clutch magazine.

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Imara Jones
Black and Brown Folks: The Government Is Watching

Black and Latino people, writes Imara Jones at Colorlines, should pay close attention to reports about the government's surveillance activities as of late, especially through the Prism program.

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The abolitionist on Egypt, Africa and race.

Fathers: Children Don't Want Your Money

Columbia University doctoral student Eva Haldane writes at Parlour magazine that from her research, she's found that children want to spend time with their dads, regardless of whether their fathers contribute financially.

The POTUS and His Biggest Fans

For the president, being the leader of the free world takes a backseat to just being dad to Sasha and Malia.

A Widow Reflects on Her Legendary Husband

Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the civil rights leader's death, but the wounds are still fresh for his family.