'Nation of Immigrants' Mantra Doesn't Really Work for Blacks

It's important to remember how most African Americans' ancestors actually came to this country, Maya Rupert writes at the Huffington Post.

Defending Tim Scott's Blackness

While ESPN pundit Rob Parker settles into his suspension for questioning Robert Griffin III's blackness, Huffington Post contributor Maya Rupert argues against those measuring future South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott's commitment to the black community.

Why It's Wrong to Call Gay Republicans 'Uncle Toms'

The Huffington Post's Maya Rupert explains why Rep. Barney Frank's use of the term was entirely inappropriate.

Gay Marriage: Stuff White People Do?

Your Take: Anti-gay marriage group is wrong to use race as a wedge between gays and minorities.

The NBA: Where Racism Happens?

David Stern and team owners need to address the racial power imbalance in the league.

Your Take: When Cops Look the Other Way

The latest in a string of violent attacks on LGBT women of color in Washington, D.C., was met with shocking indifference by police.