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2009All JUNE POSTS (22)
New Haven Firefighters: Are They Really Wrong?
Justice Sotomayor's ruling overturned. But why do I have mixed feelings about it? Is the firefighter's exam THAT biased?
BET Awards: A Big Disappointment
BET's special homage to Michael Jackson was lacking. And what was up with Lil' Wayne rapping about sexing girls while 13-year-old-girls danced next to him?
Michael Jackson: Genius or Pariah?
I loved MJ's music but threw daggers at his lifestyle. Do I have the right to mourn?
Michael Jackson: I'm Speechless
From Ben to Off the Wall to Thriller, Michael Jackson touched me like no other.
Post-Racial, Still Racial: Has Obama Really Helped?
African Americans love Obama, but hate the increase in discrimination that's come along with him.
Martin Lawrence Makes a TV Comeback
Martin Lawrence was once the royal prince of comedy, but can we excuse his latter-day buffooning and trust he can save black TV?
Michael Thomas Wins Impac Award But Questions Why
Writer Michael Thomas wins Impac Dublin International Literary Award, but isn't convinced the win is based solely on the quality of his work. In fact, he believes Obama may have something to do with it.
What Blacks Can Learn From Iran
I envy the protestors in Iran. I envy their relentlessness. And I feel black Americans can re-learn a thing or two about the power of unflinching protest.
Happy Father's Day, But Let's Not Get Too Critical
Obama is pushing his "Father, Where Art Thou?" mantra again, but I wonder if he needs a different strategy.
Tarzan and His Sex Appeal On Exhibit in Paris
The Tarzan exhibit in Paris focuses on his sex appeal and loincloth, not the historical lunacy of a white man deemed "king of the apes".
Scientists Say Global Warming Is Heating Up
Hotter summers, shorter winters, rise in diseases. And I need to know this because... ?
Can Sermons Be Considered Hate Speech?
Racial and sexual intolerance is unacceptable. But will a new expanded hate-crime amendment really help?
Bleached Black Woman Tells All
Some folks bleach their skin to avoid being black, some do it as a trend. It's all ridiculous to me.
U.S. Government Wants to Control Cigarette Use
The government may get the power to control cigarette adversiting and nicotine levels. It's about time!
Holocaust Museum Shooter: Artist and Murderer
88 year-old James von Bronn is a prime example of the extremes of American racism, but can President Obama do something about it?
