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Black Olympians: Winning on the Road Less Traveled
BlackAmericaWeb's Jeff Johnson says that some of the most interesting London 2012 stories are about "brothers and sisters in sports that traditionally don't see us going for the gold."
Why Do We Mourn Aurora but Ignore Chicago?
In piece for BlackAmericaWeb, Jeff Johnson questions why America creates a "national pause" for certain types of tragic loss but not for others.
Raise Hell About Chicago Violence
BlackAmericaWeb's Jeff Johnson writes that retweeting the city's murder numbers isn't enough -- we must get angry and active and address the issues fueling the tragic loss of life.
Good Fathers Don't Get Enough Shine
In a piece for Black America Web, Jeff Johnson says that when we talk too much about dads who aren't there, those who deserve praise get ignored. And he's taking the first step to fix that.
The Case Against Selfish Co-Parenting
BlackAmericaWeb's Jeff Johnson uses Halle Barry's custody battle to start a conversation about child-rearing priorities for separated or divorced parents.
Young, Black and in Decline in the Obama Age?
Despite all the talk of their influence, young African-American voters seem curiously unengaged in this election campaign.
