So Funny It Hurts? Comedians Who Go Too Far

June 25, 2011

When Tracy Morgan delivered an anti-gay rant during a recent comedy show, he joined a legion of comics who are more hurtful than hilarious.

Thank You, Don Lemon

Some question the importance of Don Lemon's coming out, but a black, openly gay public figure can help change minds and attitudes.

Why I Speak Up for Black and Missing

As the new national spokeswoman for the Black & Missing Foundation, Jacque Reid wants to highlight the missing-persons cases not covered in the media.

Domestic Violence Can Happen on a First Date

After reading about the ways Rihanna coped with her past abuse, Jacque Reid is ready to share her own story.

Good Sports: Encouraging Black Female Athletes

Despite the positive effect that sports have on young girls, female athletes still don't get the credit they deserve.

The Real Women of Hip-Hop Tackle Its Negative Images

Contributing editor Jacque Reid recently moderated a panel in which female hip-hop legends such as Salt-N-Pepa discussed how to combat negative images of black women in the music industry.

Millennials and the 'American Idol' Syndrome

Never mind what you see on Idol. Instant fame and instant success don't exist. There's a reason you have to pay your dues.

Fight Night: Black Women on Reality TV

What are our young girls learning from the brawling, angry black women they see on reality TV?

Charlie Wilson: El DeBarge Has His 'Full Support'

R&B great Charlie Wilson, of Gap Band fame, knows a lot about getting your career on track after overcoming addiction, and he shares how he would like to help El DeBarge, who recently entered rehab.

Safe Havens: Saving Teen Moms

A teenager in Brooklyn, N.Y., is being investigated after her dead newborn was found in her bedroom. If she had known about her options, could she have saved herself and her baby?