Yes, the numbers prove too many black fathers are irresponsible. Now what?

From his days as a behind-the-scenes songwriter, a look back at the man who single-handedly changed the sound of soul music.

The news of Bernie Mac's death has his fans learning a new word—"sarcoidosis"—as they grieve over the comedian whose blunt, earthy humor took him from Chicago's streets to Hollywood's boulevards.

R.I.P. Bernie Mac, a comedian born of the old school.

Remembering the late, great Isaac Hayes' ghetto libretto.

Favre was sent packing to New York, so now, the Gang Green matters.

Could LeBron's political awakening revive activism among athletes?

A BMX cyclist from Britain, a tae kwon do champ from Mali, fencing brothers from France and other Olympic stars.

Please. Groupies with press passes come in all colors.

Passing out condoms didn't work. Neither did abstinence. Stemming HIV will require a combination of creative approaches.