Cord Jefferson
ARTICLES:
Hating Chris Brown Isn't Racist Until You Make It Racist
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.
Voter-ID Laws Hurt Young People, Too
Cord Jefferson writes at BET News that we shouldn't turn a blind eye toward suppression efforts aimed at younger voters.
Is Mia Love Right About President Obama?
BET's Cord Jefferson says it made perfect sense for the black Utah Republican to get into politics, but when it comes to her assessment of the president, she's dead wrong.
The Racial Politics of Pot Arrests
Writing at BET, Cord Jefferson says that the racial disparity in marijuana busts paints a clear picture of two different Americas: one for whites and one for others.
Blacks Want Improved Mental-Health Services
BET's Cord Jefferson writes that a report indicating that California's black community finds its mental-health services inadequate and unhelpful shows that at least some African Americans are taking the issue seriously.
Presidential Election Is a War of Money
In an opinion piece for BET News, Cord Jefferson worries that the GOP is spending more money than ever, while President Obama is still waiting for supporters to get their checkbooks out again.
The New Black Atheism
Other blacks often look at black atheists or agnostics as alien or pitiable, despite their growing numbers, Cord Jefferson writes in an enlightening blog entry at Gawker.
Black America Without Health Care Reform
As the Affordable Care Act remains in jeopardy, BET's Cord Jefferson focuses on studies that show what the law has meant to African Americans and how we will be affected if the Supreme Court rules against it.
Remembering Black Atheists From History
Cord Jefferson, in a blog at BET, says that the growing African-American atheist movement is a reminder to Americans that not all black heroes rose from the church.
GLAAD Is Not Anti-Black
Cord Jefferson blogs at BET.com that in the aftermath of the Roland Martin Twitter flap, the gay-rights organization is being unfairly criticized for targeting black men.
BLOG POSTINGS:
Obama's Angry, Pragmatic Tax Address
Sounding more impassioned than he has since saying he was looking to “kick ass” during the BP oil spill, President Obama held a press conference at the White House today to talk about his controversial new tax package.
House Could Vote on Black Farmers Case Today
An Obama administration official has hinted that the House will today vote on the long-running Pigford-Cobell lawsuit, thus coming one step closer to concluding a case that’s been drawn out for decades now.
Portland Mayor Rebukes Racism on His Blog
Try to think of any other time that a white politician was so bracingly direct when speaking to his mostly-white constituency about racism.
Kamala Harris Becomes CA's First Black Attorney General
Republican Steve Cooley has just conceded to Kamala Harris in California’s attorney general race, making Harris the first African-American attorney general in the state’s history.
Surplus Four Loko Going to Skid Row in L.A.
Two men in Los Angeles are allegedly giving surplus Four Loko to those who need it least: the homeless.
Report: 2010 Was 'Year of Older, Rich People'
Old white wealthy Republican voters came out in droves for the 2010 midterm elections; minorities stayed home.
Kamala Harris Leading in California AG Race
A full twenty days after the close of the midterm elections, California’s attorney general race is still too close to call, but Democratic candidate Kamala Harris appears to have a slight lead.
Consumer Group: Kardashian Card Dangerous
The Kardashian sisters today came under fire by consumer advocacy groups for the predatory hidden fees of their newly released prepaid debit cards.
Poll: Majority of Americans Against the Death Penalty
Americans are finally shunning the death penalty, and it means a lot for the black community.
A Theory About Why Blacks Didn't Vote in 2010
With the midterms behind us, let’s take a look at some of the important leaders Democrats put forth in order to advertise their case to the African American community.