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Gay Really Is the New Black
Daily News columnist John McWhorter says that when President Obama mentioned Stonewall during his inaugural address, he underscored the importance for African Americans to continue fighting for equality for all, including gays.
Yes, Racism Is Waning
Daily News contributor John McWhorter defends his view, against critics both black and white alike, that things are getting better.
Race on 'Mad Men': What Could Satisfy Us?
Given past critiques of black roles on-screen, is there anything the writers can do to make us happy?
Rethinking Affirmative Action at Colleges
As a new case heads to the Supreme Court, it's time to admit that disparities are about more than race.
The Real Problem With Roland Martin's Tweets
Homophobic displays by blacks hurt our ability to demand racial equality from the rest of society.
Segregation Is Down. Great News, Right?
But was it ever really a bad thing that black people lived together?
Santorum's Black-Poverty Solution Works
He said that blacks should work, graduate and marry before having kids. What's racist about that?
Maya Angelou's Lesson About Black Speech
In her dismay at Common's use of the n-word, she forgot a point she once made, says John McWhorter.
NYPD Facebook Flap Is a Copout
Blacks can't make white people less racist, but there are some things we can do.
Occupy Wall Street and Affirmative Action
The protests -- and Abigail Fisher's lawsuit -- remind us that inequality affects white people, too.
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