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by Helena Andrews onMarch 1, 2013
An episode inspired by Chris Brown and Rihanna exposes the blurry line between reality and entertainment.
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November 28, 2012
This week on The Confab: Join Staff Writer Jenée Desmond-Harris as she chats with Assistant Editor Akoto Ofori-Atta and contributing editors Edward Wyckoff Williams and Hillary Crosley about allegations that coverage of Chris Brown's latest Twitter brawl was racially tinged. Plus: President Obama's responsibility to blacks.
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by Cord Jefferson onNovember 28, 2012
Cord Jefferson argues at Gawker that while it's understandable that Brown's actions get more attention than those of less-famous white men accused of the same thing, there are some signs of prejudice in the attacks on the singer and his fans.
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by Demetria L. Lucas onNovember 28, 2012
Writing at Clutch magazine, The Root's contributing editor Demetria L. Lucas starts off with the disclaimer "Chris Brown is an a--hole," but concludes that in the singer's battle of words with comedian Jenny Johnson, he wasn't the only one who was out of line.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onOctober 16, 2012
High school kids might not understand the gravity of domestic violence and racism. But what about the adults who watched this outrageous performance?
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onOctober 15, 2012
He reportedly told Brown he'd "finish him" if he ever hurt Rihanna again.
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by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. onOctober 9, 2012
From Rihanna's love life to a TV anchor's weight, women are scrutinized for their so-called flaws.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onMarch 26, 2012
"Chris Brown won't beat you for eating this," the restaurant tweeted.
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September 1, 2011
From Journal-isms: Washington Monthly ranks black and women's colleges next to the Ivy Leagues.
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by Nsenga Burton onAugust 26, 2010
Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg says Brown is doing a "great job" on probation.
