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When a Punch in the Face Is a Punch in the Gut

The Seattle video brings back memories of black powerlessness in dealing with the police.

Do You 'Friend' a Childhood Bully?

A writer gets on schoolyard trauma, and wonders if our own kids are too protected to fight their own battles.

Yet Another TV Show About Black Women and Black Men

Discussions about the difficulty of finding a mate never cease to draw a crowd. Tonight's version is on ABC.

The Secret Delight of Reality Television

Jersey Shore’s finale reminds us that TV’s primary purpose is entertainment.