E.R.'s Articles
2012 Elections: Why SCOTUS Matters
Voters need to care whether Obama or Romney is making lifetime appointments to the high court.
Study: Race a Factor in Wrongful Convictions
A report on exonerations reveals troubling trends, especially in rape cases.
Life for Zimmerman? Don't Count on It
Prosecutors face many hurdles to prove the second-degree-murder charge in the Trayvon Martin case.
Zimmerman's Claim, and a Growing Trend
Trayvon Martin's shooter is not the only one to invoke self-defense under a "Stand your ground" law.
What's All the Fuss About in Mississippi?
Lost in the furor over pardoned convicts: the truth about who received mercy and who didn't.
Herman Cain, Party Promoter
Some black conservatives still believe he can bring more African Americans over to the GOP.
The Curious Case of 'Porgy and Bess'
As the opera heads to Broadway as a musical, debate goes on: Is it a relic or still relevant?
What Mumia's Case Said About Us
It divided many within black media circles and focused attention on capital punishment. Now what?
What's Next for Duane Buck on Death Row?
The Supreme Court has declined to review his racially tainted case. Now it may be up to Rick Perry.
Blacks and the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Over time, blacks have become more sympathetic to Palestinians, but they won't express their views loudly -- despite President Obama's plunge into the Middle East conflict.
