Touré
ARTICLES:
DOMA: Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied
At MSNBC, The Cycle host Touré writes that the marriage-equality decision the Supreme Court is poised to make is not enough.
The Divided States of America
Touré, host of MSNBC's The Cycle, discusses in a video essay how America is splitting along broad party lines, which worries him on Election Day and beyond.
The Magical Negro Falls to Earth
Touré writes at Time that victory for Obama in 2012 would signify more racial progress than it did in 2008.
The Racial Political Code of Election 2012
Time columnist Touré tackles the coded language that politicians use in the 2012 presidential election instead of saying, "Don't vote for the black guy."
Sherman Hemsley's George Jefferson Was Pitch-Perfect
In his Time column, Touré writes that we'll remember Hemsley's George Jefferson because, despite being difficult to like, he was unapologetic about black achievement.
How Hip-Hop Lost the War on Drugs
Washington Post contributor Touré discusses the relationship between hip-hop and America's war on drugs.
Frank Ocean's Powerful Moment
Although Anderson Cooper's coming out garnered more attention, Frank Ocean's announcement promises to usher in important change, Touré writes in a piece at Time.
Where Was 'Stand Your Ground' for Marissa Alexander?
In his column for Time, Touré says that a woman who is in a fight in her home with an admitted habitual domestic abuser, against whom she has legal protection, should be entitled to stand her ground -- but it doesn't always work out that way.
Inside the Racist Mind
Using a conversation with an admitted racist as a jumping-off point, Touré uses his column at Time to explore the nuances of the "mental tumor" that causes such an attitude.
Why Obama Will Never Call Out Racism
Time magazine contributor Touré explains why he believes the president will never really tackle race head-on.