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Ernest Owens rips into the rapper's new single at the Huffington Post, lamenting that West knows more than other rappers, yet "does nothing to fix the problem."

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Eugene Robinson

Obama Administration Mistakes Journalism for Espionage

The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson gives perspective on the Associated Press scandal.

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Very Smart Brothas

She's Homeless or She Got Problems?

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...

Black Enterprise

Report Paints Grim Financial Picture for City of Detroit

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...