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The Bible, Republicans and the Poor
In a piece at News One, Michael Arceneaux writes a satirical admonishment of Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), who invoked a biblical quote to support his calls to drastically cut food stamps for the young, elderly and poor. “No matter, though, because like most arguments framed by way of a biblical citation, there’s more than likely several…
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Don Lemon's CNN N-Word Commentary Draws Fire
Arguing that the last thing African Americans need is for one of their own to speak down to them, Ebony‘s Michael Arceneaux checks CNN’s Don Lemon for urging blacks to stop using the n-word, describing it as a cultural term of affection. … Also, for the millionth time, even if you don’t agree with the…
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Not All Gays Are Rich White Men
Michael Arceneaux, in a piece for Ebony, describes how, contrary to popular belief, not all gay people are rich white men living the good life. He uses findings from a report issued by the Williams Institute to draw attention to the nonwhite members of the gay community and the economic constraints they face. Their plight…
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Michael Steele and Reince Preibus Judged by Different Standards
In a piece for Ebony, Michael Arceneaux sheds light on former Chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele’s problem with his successor. Arceneaux describes and sympathizes with Steele’s frustration that Reince Priebus is not being taken to task for once supporting some of Steele’s unpopular decisions. Two months ago, Steele gave an interview…
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EW Jackson: A White Hood Away From Keeping Up With the Klan?
Writing at Ebony, Michael Arceneaux says the Republican is “a black face spouting the kind of nonsense you’d expect to hear at a gathering of White nationalists.” Are we going to have to wait for every one of the bullheaded bigoted white conservatives strangling the Republican Party into submission to drop dead before we get…
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Lauryn Hill, Girl, Stop It!
In court for tax evasion, Lauryn Hill referred to herself as a descendant of slaves, saying that this was why she couldn’t pay her taxes. At Ebony, columnist Michael Arceneaux calls foul. Lauryn, you are about as much a slave as I am a Xena, Warrior Princess. Frankly, if everyone had to pay taxes on…
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Letter to Terrible People Who Make Tragedies Worse
Writing at Ebony, Michael Arceneaux has a few choice words — and some requests — for “Boston Marathon tragedy pimps.” I. When Something Horrible Happens To Other People, Don’t Make It About You and Your Cause Conservative Washington Post blogger Jennifer Rubin used the Boston Marathon bombing to take a shot at her colleagues when…
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Can a Hungry Child Learn Well? Probably Not
Imagine how hunger affects your progress at work; now imagine being 7 years old, hungry every day and haunted by the fact that how you do on a math test could determine whether your family gets dinner next week. Legislation proposed by two congressmen last week would make such a scenario all too real, and…
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For Ray J and LL: Things Not to Sing About
Michael Arceneaux, writing at Ebony, has a few things for the “I Hit It First” and “Accidental Racist” performers to consider before they head to the studio again. Dear Ray J: As proud as you are about your sexual adventures with Kim Kardashian, I think it’s time someone informed you that no sex is worth…
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Dear Complexion Police, Take It Easy
Last week, some in black social circles saw a photo of singer India.Arie and thought she’d lightened her skin. The singer responded saying she hadn’t. Ebony‘s Michael Arceneaux writes that black folks shouldn’t be so quick to call others self-hating. I get that this is all in reaction to the big White boot footprint around…
