Man who first led the city of New London, CT is dead at 83, The GOP is resorting to calling Sonia Sotomayor a racist, LandlineTV brings footage of the unreleased PETA commercial featuring Michael Vick...
Black folks are predictable when it comes to our politics and our biases. And that has rarely served us well, but whatever our political disagreements it should never lead to blind hatred .
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From Journal-isms: Tom Joyner called on Roland Martin to "make it right" and offer "a sincere apology" to GLAAD.
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Blogging the Beltway: Obama's new compromise won't please everyone, but some Catholic and women's groups are on board.
The Root Recommends: Black Cool author's D.C. book signing and panel discussion.
Celebrities give the singers a fine send-off, plus Nicki Minaj's performance, Adele and more.
The Root Recommends: A lauded documentary that looks at the legacy of a historic interracial couple.
Audrey Smaltz heads a company that handles all the details to ensure a successful runway show.
The event was a major distraction from the positive work being done by worshippers of all faiths.
