In American culture, it’s no secret that sex is a loaded subject. And according to Washington State University professor and NewBlackMan (in Exile) contributor David J. Leonard, the intimate act often means more than a reflection of love. In some cases the exchange is an opportunity to subjugate women by refusing sexual reciprocation while expecting her to…

At the Huffington Post, David J. Leonard offers “the denial crowd” insights on racial inequalities in the realms of wealth and employment. The denial of racism is an obsession of white America. In what has become a holy trinity of sorts — accusing others of playing the “race card;” noting the election of Barack Obama;…

At the Huffington Post, David J. Leonard argues that the answer to “Why are so many sports so white?” has everything to do with institutionalized racism and inequality. The reason why America’s Olympic team is overwhelmingly white, the reason why there are so few athletes of color within many Olympics sports, is the persistent impact of…

Writing for Ebony, David J. Leonard says that those involved in covering up the Sandusky scandal aren’t the only ones to be held accountable. For the first time in 18 years, the budgetary support for the Victims of Child Abuse Act was cut to ZERO for the 2013 budget.  Monies that supported the victims of…

David J. Leonard writes at the Huffington Post that these crimes against blacks are still part of American life. The history of racist violence, of lynchings, of state violence, or a complicit media and systemic injustice, all of which define the era of Jim Crow, remain a reality despite our purportedly post-racial moment. A recent…

In an opinion piece for Ebony, David J. Leonard says that Justin Combs deserves the full ride as much as any other talented student. The announcement that Justin Combs, son of Sean “Diddy” Combs, would take his talents — on the field and in the classroom — to UCLA has prompted widespread debate (err haterism).…

In a piece for Ebony magazine, this white professor says it’s time to stop denying racism and start admitting white privilege.  Dear White folks: Between the racist comments, the constant use of the race denial card (this country’s most frequently used “race card”) and the absurd claims of White victimhood, you have really grated my…