Whitney Houston's Death: Some Respect, Please

February 13, 2012

The level of disrespect shown toward the legendary singer in life continues in death.

'Minstrel' Critique of Barkley Uncivilized

A columnist's recent takedown of the sports legend is oddly timed and, frankly, opportunistic.

4 Questions With Gil Robertson IV

The African-American Film Critics Association's Gil Robertson IV aims to herald high-quality black cinema.

Religious War? Arabic School Bombed in Nigeria

The bombing of an Arabic school is raising fear of Christian reprisals.

VIDEO: Phylicia Barnes Remembered; Still No Arrest

On the anniversary of the day she went missing, Phylicia Barnes is remembered.

Social Workers Played Major Role in NC's Eugenics Past

More than 7,000 people were sterilized -- many against their will.

Woman, 93, Who Cleaned State Capitol Denied Voter ID

She won't be able to vote in Tennessee for the first time in decades.

Sonia Sanchez Named Philly's First Poet Laureate

The "unofficial" poet laureate of Philadelphia is now official.

The World's Worst Human Rights Observer?

Sudanese Gen. Mohammad Ahmed Mustafa al-Dabi heads the Arab League investigation. Should he?

Woman Wants Justice for Parents Killed in 1951 Xmas Bombing

Harry and Harriet Moore were killed when their home was bombed.