Confessions of a Formerly Angry Black Man

April 05, 2011

The term "anger management" comes up every time we hear about stars, like Chris Brown and Mike Tyson, flying off the handle. But do you know what it involves and why so many black people need it? I do; I've been there.

Odd Future's Odd Fan Base

So what if Odd Future's music makes critics feel "weird and awful"? The rap group is a success -- especially among white music writers.

The RNC After Steele: Many Bridges to Build

The new Republican Party chair replacing Michael Steele must focus on making nice with the Tea Party -- though the need to recruit more minority voters won't go away.

Michael Steele to Seek Re-Election at RNC

Rumors to the contrary, the chairman of the Republican National Committee wants a second term.

Check's Finally in the Mail for Black Farmers

President Obama signed into law a bias-claim settlement that should deliver payment by August 2011.

Tim Scott Snubs Black Caucus

The Republican freshman congressman from South Carolina says focusing on one group -- black people -- doesn't advance his ideals.

House Sends Black-Farmers Settlement to Obama

By a vote of 256-152, the House today approved a $4.6 billion settlement in the Pigford-Cobell lawsuit.

The Real Pat-Down Outrage

If the media want to focus on embarrassing frisks, they should look at what black and Hispanic Americans routinely deal with, courtesy of the police department.

Black Voters Will Help Re-Elect Obama

African Americans made up just 10 percent of the electorate in the midterms. But they'll come back strong in 2012, a voting expert predicts.

House Ethics Committee Postpones Waters Hearing

After yesterday recommending a censure of Rep. Charles Rangel, the House ethics committee today postponed indefinitely Rep. Maxine Waters' ethics hearing.

Obama's Angry, Pragmatic Tax Address

December 07, 2010

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.