Flawed racial stereotypes about welfare in America lay at the heart of the administration’s decision-making on the budget.
The issue of free speech versus hate speech on college campuses is much more complex than what common opinion may lead you to believe.
In the black press’ dealings with the new administration, as throughout its history, it struggles for respect from public officials while pressing for responses to readers’ concerns.
State legislators used a basketball game as the bargaining chip to deny fellow North Carolinians their human rights and dignity.
As another study is released on the plight of the white working class, policymakers should remember to find common solutions that uplift all Americans.
We need a health care system that delivers care with compassion and guards the right to affordable, effective health care.
Loretta J. Ross on the need for a more comprehensive understanding of how public policies affecting a woman’s autonomy over her body have implications beyond just issues of birth control, abortion, and sterilization.
The White House’s foolhardy Muslim ban does nothing to protect us.
A group of HBCU presidents failed to share their history of struggle with the president but endured grossly out-of-touch remarks from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and an embarrassing photo op as Black History Month ends.
Milo Yiannopoulos’ downfall provides a thought-provoking lesson.
The president’s recent comments and behavior serve to undermine the nation’s democratic ideals and foster a creeping sense of nihilism about the institutions that serve public interests.
President Donald Trump’s Muslim ban keeps innocent people from traveling to the United States, but does little to make the United States safer.
The Trump administration’s Muslim ban is a troubling glimpse into the disastrous policies and poor management that the nation is likely to face over the next four years.
The rise of Donald Trump possesses parallels to apartheid South Africa—but the best course of action in the face of dangerous political setbacks is to stand in unwavering opposition at every turn.
The U.S. Senate must do more to rid itself of its reputation as one of the world’s whitest workplaces.
Varying reactions to Castro’s death offer a somber reminder that oppression and opportunity, often coded by ethnicity and race, are not always clear-cut diametric opposites.
In the wake of the presidential election, it is necessary for Americans to redefine themselves as a nation of multicultural identities, not a reflection of a bygone narrative.
Despite being vital breadwinners and members of the workforce, Latinas continue to be underpaid.
At a recent CAP event, award-winning entertainer Debbie Allen discussed her latest project, “Freeze Frame,” and her hope that it will lead to action in the fight against gun violence.
If these issues are only publicly discussed in the context of a cult of celebrity, then the hyperbolic debate will continue to miss the real issue.
Justice Ginsburg’s rant about Colin Kaepernick proves that even the best allies sometimes stumble when walking the walk.
Accelerating demographic forces make increasing diversity on college faculties all the more important.
Social and institutional barriers are keeping African American students from the ranks of gifted and talented programs.
The association of Muslims with terrorists in the wake of the 9/11 attacks continues to affect the nation in myriad ways.
Colin Kaepernick’s silent protest reminds Americans that calling out injustice is more glorious than scoring touchdowns.
Purging prejudice from the pews will move America closer toward a long overdue racial reconciliation.
Wage equality is a key issue for Millennials. But for young black women, it is not only a concern, it is a determining factor in their quality of life.
The U.S. Department of Justice’s report on Baltimore chronicles yet another police department that routinely abused its power and violated the civil rights of African Americans.
Courts have overturned several state-level voter suppression laws, but the cases should never have been necessary in the first place.
Much of the United States’ policy support is currently reserved for tribal members living on reservations, leaving Native Americans who live in urban areas without much recourse.
Practical policy reforms—not just more conversation—are needed to address the recent violence between police and the African American community.
For political leaders to find the humanity and will to do the right thing, Americans must recognize that gun violence is an issue that affects everyone.
While racial gaps in the U.S. income cost are old news, revitalized versions of these statistics are no less significant for the nation’s economic recovery.
The lack of diversity in newsrooms not only hurts our understanding of history—it harms our country.
Muhammad Ali stood 6 feet 3 inches with a 78-inch reach—but that is only the tale of the tape. In truth, his reach was immeasurable.
A recent “Race and Beyond” column about Pat Buchanan got the attention of readers from all corners of the Internet, and many of the responses, while negative, are nonetheless eye-opening.
President Barack Obama has been a leader in supporting and advancing AAPI communities.
Syndicated columnist Pat Buchanan is pushing an outdated vision of America—one that fails to take into account the many contributions of people of color, immigrants, and LGBT people.
Virginia should be commended for restoring voting rights to 210,000 felons who have lawfully served their time.
Police behavior in American cities such as Chicago should no longer come as a surprise.
Just beneath the “BAM,” “POW,” and “SPLAT” action of comic books lies the “OH,” “HMM,” and “AH” of human insight.
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx hopes to build a transportation system that works for everyone.
Two maddening stories shed light on the nature of racism in American politics.
When public figures use their platforms for hate speech, they become responsible for normalizing feelings of bigotry that can lead to hate crimes against innocent individuals.
Although still a legitimate hate group, the KKK no longer has the political power to inspire widespread fear at the national level.
The persistence of wage discrimination continues to feed America’s disgraceful racial wealth gap.
Election outcomes will be determined by what presidential hopefuls say and do about public issues—not simply by the race or age of voters.
The reverence of Scalia’s right-wing acolytes illustrates how damaging the late justice’s Supreme Court tenure has been to civil rights and race relations.
A new movie with an old title recasts black men as heroic and inspirational figures in the American story.
The Flint water crisis highlights the continuing disparities that people of color face in finding access to fair housing and healthy communities.
The film industry exercises a huge amount of influence on perceptions of success in America—or the lack thereof.
While some of the optimism surrounding President Barack Obama’s election remains, he is leaving office in a less hopeful climate than when he entered.
President Obama’s final State of the Union address challenged voters to do the hard work of fulfilling the American promise.
Recent high-profile incidents of racism on U.S. college campuses highlight long-term realities for students of color and help reframe the purpose of higher education in the face of demographic shifts.
White Americans are becoming conscious that racism’s insidious effects are not limited to people of color.
With heroin ravaging the heartland, U.S. policymakers are rethinking the draconian responses of the past and embracing a more tolerant and compassionate approach.
Despite claims to the contrary, there is no evidence to suggest that the “Hands Up” movement has caused the police to stand down.
As recent events place Baltimore’s history of racial tension and institutional discrimination at the center of public attention, a new report outlines a path for police reform.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments about the unrest in Ferguson highlight why the United States must work to address its own shortcomings as it promotes democracy abroad.
The recent experience of Muslim American high school student Ahmed Mohamed sheds light on the much bigger issue of Islamophobia in the United States today.
More than three decades after stripping the first black Miss America of her crown, the pageant says it’s sorry.
Once the pride of the nation for successful desegregation efforts, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has slipped back into separate and unequal status.
The fight for racial justice and equality will not end with the death of leading civil rights activist and visionary Julian Bond.
One year after Michael Brown’s death, white allies must move past simply acknowledging their privilege and instead focus their energy on true anti-racist action.
The three-year anniversary of the mass shooting at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, highlights the resilience, unity, and positivity of this often misunderstood religious community.
New legislation to amend existing federal nondiscrimination laws to expressly include lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans will fortify and further protect the freedoms and rights of all Americans.
The world that real and imaginary celebrities occupy is a messy and complex place. Heroes have no place to hide their shortcomings in the age of social media and diminished personal secrets.
A conversation with scholar Peggy McIntosh helps shed light on how public awareness of the benefits of being born white has evolved over the years.
There’s no reason for anyone to recoil from honest conversations about race.
While removing the Confederate flag from outside the South Carolina State Capitol building is an appropriate and necessary response to recent events, is it enough to change Americans’ hearts?
The social media frenzy around Rachel Dolezal exposes the fault lines of solidarity in the movement for racial justice.
Community organizers in California have secured important victories against austerity. Could this trend foretell a national movement?
A test that measures implicit biases offers some surprises that inspire both self-reflection and uncertainty.
Progressive organizations need diverse leaders and staffs from the communities that they support if they are to accomplish their ambitious goals. A more just management structure can help us get there.
Two recent events—the shootout in Waco, Texas, and the protests in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray—highlight how the media’s language choices differ based on race.
Guest columnist John Halpin discusses how American institutions need to reinvest in Baltimore, as well as in other urban centers.
As Baltimore recovers from a week of tumult, what can we do as citizens to ensure that the unrest was the last of its kind?
In this video column, Sam Fulwood III examines the underlying roots of the discontent in Baltimore, Ferguson, and dozens of other American communities.
Let black intellectuals debate their differences and settle their scores in wars of words.
Even when it’s difficult to embrace, devotion to my alma mater demands learning and sharing its true history.
While the coffee giant’s widely mocked racial discussion may have been well intentioned, it failed to overcome the usual obstacles to discussing race in America.
Political scientist and voting rights advocate Curtis Gans passed away last weekend, but his life’s work must continue.
The recently revealed racist video filmed at a University of Oklahoma fraternity event is simply a reflection of America’s larger societal problems.
A new Center for American Progress report considers America’s race and ethnic shift and the far-reaching policy implications of this demographic change.
Conservative efforts to whitewash the history taught in our schools not only harms students but also dishonors and degrades the great American story.
While the importance of free speech cannot be understated, the amount of negativity we observe and consume on a daily basis threatens to undermine the quality of civic life.
Targeting economic policies at the state rather than the federal level may produce more tangible assistance for struggling communities of color.
Racial disparities in the economic circumstances of black and white middle-class families point toward institutional racism.
A new generation of civil rights leaders is emerging and using 21st century social activism to bridge ancient divides of race, class, and gender.
Stuart Scott wasn’t just a transformative figure in the world of sports broadcasting—he was also a magnanimous human being and a good brother.
Our slide into a so-called “opinion nation” has made it nearly impossible to find common ground, which will become increasingly necessary as the country becomes more diverse.
The chaos in Missouri is not the fault of any single individual but rather that of its racial history and failed system of convoluted bureaucratic governance.
When voters who are young, minorities, or low income are excluded from the national conversation, it is no wonder that they do not make it out to the polls on Election Day.
Irrational fears about the Ebola virus are leading to discrimination and ostracism of Africans in the United States.
Growing economic stratification makes America’s promise of opportunity for all ring increasingly hollow.
The recent firestorm over a New York Times preview of television’s “How to Get Away With Murder” highlights the fact that pop culture now has the tools to take racial insensitivity to task.
Black Americans have no reason to fear job losses from the promised White House protections for undocumented immigrant families.
Perhaps the turmoil playing out in the Show Me State will serve to highlight the still unaddressed inequities hamstringing this nation and point a way forward for all of us.
A hashtag campaign confronts the racial biases in the images we see and challenges the opinions we embrace of young, black Americans.
The anthropologist who coined the phrase “the burden of acting white” argues that male experts have misunderstood her work as she’s been overlooked in the public debate over her research.
Amid charges of racism and reverse racism, only time will tell how history will judge today’s political figures.
The political allegiance of young Americans will fall to the policies and politicians that embrace their worldview, not to outdated and meaningless historic trends.
As the nation’s demographics continue to shift, Americans living in homogenous regions may be shocked as the racial and ethnic makeups of their communities change.
By refusing to live outside their comfort zones and to express empathy for their fellow citizens, Americans empower a minority of harsh voices—on both the right and the left—to strangle our shared sense of community.
Desmond Meade’s story—and those of millions like him—should inspire us to question our policies about how formerly incarcerated people are treated when they return to society.
PICO National Network’s Lifelines to Healing Campaign has embraced the White House’s charge to become our brothers’ keepers.
Even for the one in five students who fail to earn a diploma, hope abounds for the future. By listening carefully to those who have fallen along the way, we will hear what it takes to help at-risk students stay the course toward finishing high school.
In her new book, law professor Sheryll Cashin considers the implications of location for education and race in 21st-century America.
Those who possess life advantages rarely acknowledge that they have favored status, which makes them all the more unwilling to surrender their privilege without a fight.
The swift reaction to the vile comments of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling highlights how professional sports organizations must respond to racism in the 21st century.
Critics of Howard University’s choice of commencement speaker fail to see how his artistic and business successes have inspired a generation of Americans.
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, it is important to note that we have not finished the fight for equality.
More than 20 years after the solitary law professor stood up for herself to give visibility and voice to women’s rights, the struggle for gender equality and fairness continues.
What America’s pastime can teach us about what it takes to achieve the American Dream of equal opportunity.
How the simple act of sitting down to a traditional North Carolina meal highlighted the demographic shift that is changing the face and tastes of America.
When it comes to gentrification, doing the right thing requires finding common ground that thoughtfully considers the needs and concerns of new neighbors and long-time residents.
President Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative is a noble call to action, but structural changes in America are needed to improve opportunities for impoverished black and Latino boys.
As rapid demographic changes occur, Americans must understand—not fear—the inevitable changes to our society.
Fox News’ self-serving Super Bowl sit-down with the president highlighted the fractious nature of our politics that may well be a fixture well into the future.
Income inequality seems set to become the hot-button issue of the new year, as politicians and citizens alike turn their attention to the unemployed.
The author’s personal encounter with Nelson Mandela showed the man’s quiet dignity and strength.
Corporations cheat the nation by refusing to pay living wages, condemning their workers to poverty, and requiring taxpayers to fill the gaps.
White supremacy is probably not returning, as recent studies suggest white Americans are increasingly more progressive on matters of race, as those who long for a return to the nation’s racist past dwindle in number and political influence.
The truth about basketball isn’t what you’d expect.
Depending on whom you ask, President Obama is either too cozy or too remote with the press.
Many of the popular notions that underlie American gun culture are based on a reality that never existed.
Conservative voters’ refusal to embrace a diverse and multicultural America has led to a temper tantrum that threatens to bring the nation’s economy to a halt.
George Zimmerman used Stand Your Ground laws to evade arrest. Marissa Alexander defended herself from her husband, used Stand Your Ground, and was convicted anyway. Why?
Even with equivalent educational achievement, students from poorer backgrounds have much less of a shot to get into top universities than their privileged peers.
Moneyed interests and a lack of respect and historical understanding are ruining college sports—but not irretrievably.
Benjamin Jealous’s resignation as president and CEO of the NAACP is being widely lamented, and his tenure in office considered largely successful.
One man’s personal journey through the American immigration process has an unhappy ending—for him and for America.
We must embrace the increasing diversity of our nation and put all of our people’s interests at the forefront of our national agenda.
On the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, we should remember the many voices that called for peaceful protests against inequality.
Despite the upsetting not-guilty verdict in the Zimmerman trial, there is no better time for black men and boys in America.
Racial lines on the ice disappear as outdated notions of who can and can’t play hockey melt away.
While the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action was better than expected, it still leaves many questions unanswered.
A performance artist explores her life to discover and reveal what it feels like to be white in America.
Those who take offense to the heckling of the Obamas have to understand that this form of political dissent is a longstanding tradition.
While an ad campaign featuring an interracial couple and their mixed-race daughter upset a few, today’s modern American family mirrors the country’s fast-changing identity.
Diversifying the policymaking arena is imperative to developing and enacting policies that effectively respond to today’s America.
A recent Census Bureau report confirms what many African Americans already believed: Attempts to suppress the black vote in 2012 only served to stoke turnout.
The distortion and gross exaggeration at the heart of the Heritage Foundation’s latest argument against immigration reform even has its right-wing brethren crying foul.
The public’s reaction to the NBA player’s decision to make his sexual orientation public shows how far we’ve come on the issue of LGBT equality.
Our knowledge of foreign affairs is dismal compared to other countries, but if we are going to remain leaders of an interconnected world, we can’t continue to lag behind.
We should embrace opposition to our ideas and opinions instead of fiercely opposing it and taking sides, as Michael Fauntroy and Roland Martin recently did in a Twitter debate.
One Utah high school basketball team is breaking down prevalent stereotypes about race in the sport and showing America that talent isn’t color coded.
Saving the Republican Party will require some radical and fundamental changes, but preventing the party’s demise isn’t an impossible task.
Ta-Nehisi Coates’s recent New York Times op-ed has sparked an important conversation about race matters in our nation—and it may help to inspire more vigilance among Americans of the younger generation.
The news media present images that mislead and misinform our perceptions of minority populations in the United States.
Emory University President James W. Wagner is paying the price for ignorance and insensitivity, but we all stand to lose if talking about race becomes too risky.
The estimated 3 million black immigrants living in the United States often go ignored, but their daily plight is no less dramatic or demanding of public attention.
There is no place for “us-versus-them” talk in African Americans' conversations about immigration reform.
Entertainment and civil rights icon Harry Belafonte challenges black celebrities and the African American community to become much more vocal in the discourse surrounding America’s gun violence crisis.
America’s civil rights history and the progress we’ve made as a nation since that era must serve as a beacon to solving challenges going forward.
The president’s second inaugural address asked for a familiar favor from all Americans: to be engaged and help move the country forward together.
Backlash against a controversial Oxygen-network program filled with offensive stereotypes will keep it off the air, but Sam Fulwood III wonders what the show’s producers were thinking in the first place.
Even with its profanity and violence, Quentin Tarantino’s latest film succeeds in subverting certain Hollywood conventions on race.
While a new poll shows an increase in antiblack attitudes, this increase might have more to do with increased openness on these challenging issues, not rising racist feelings.
In postelection commentary, Republican leaders have made no mention of the need to repair relations with black voters.
A blogger reflects on Gov. Mitt Romney’s failed presidential campaign and what it means for the future of the Republican Party.
Sam Fulwood III delineates the four main lessons he’s learned this election season.
The presidential candidates’ unwillingness to discuss these two major issues is a shameful failure of courage and leadership.
Recent barely legal attempts by right-wing executives to influence election results through threatening their employees’ job status smack of medieval feudalism.
The role of Meredith and countless others in integrating America’s college campuses should not be forgotten.
A recent roundtable meeting shows the steps many are taking to improve the lives of black youth and men.
Sam Fulwood III recaps what he learned at this year’s convention.
Sam Fulwood III explores how America has changed since the president's keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
Sam Fulwood III examines the evolving state of American race relations and what that means for the sociopolitical environment of the South.
American workers have been getting pounded for decades, writes Sam Fulwood III. The right policies can help them and get our economy back on track.
Sam Fulwood III looks at a new book that hopes to spur a wider public conversation about the role of fathers in their families and in the larger American community.
Sam Fulwood III examines how outrage over a recent photo in The Times-Picayune reflects the contempt that some people silently harbor toward the poor.
Sam Fulwood III explores whether forces beyond the casting of votes can actually determine who gets elected president of the United States.
Sam Fulwood III learns at this week’s NAACP conference that the association is a longtime advocate for equal rights for gay, lesbian, and transgender Americans.
Sam Fulwood III writes that South Asian American immigrants, too long absent from legislative halls of power, are looking to savor all aspects of the American Dream.
Sam Fulwood III shares what he learned from a recent trip to South Africa with CAP’s Leadership Institute fellows.
Sam Fulwood III hopes U.S. voters choose moderation and tolerance this fall just like France did last week.
Sam Fulwood III is skeptical the president’s re-election chances will be harmed by supporting marriage equality.
Sam Fulwood III explores how a friend’s recent conversation reflects the changing racial landscape of today’s world.
Racial disparities are still present in our nation, but the opportunity for change still exists, writes Sam Fulwood III.
Sam Fulwood III discusses the writer’s racist piece last week and how Derbyshire’s subsequent firing reflects a changing conservative audience.
Sam Fulwood III argues that America’s colleges and workplaces will still foster racial and ethnic diversity, but by different methods.
Sam Fulwood III says African Americans believe it will be the federal government to the rescue if history is any guide.
As the world becomes more diverse, white power and privilege should no longer be the dominant worldview, writes Sam Fulwood III.
Sam Fulwood III examines how economic disparities between college students affect their educational experiences.
Sam Fulwood III explores the anniversary celebrations of “Bloody Sunday” on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965, which this year will feature Latino rights activists, too.
Sam Fulwood III explains why it’s beneficial to have diversity in American faith traditions.
The racially tinged headlines and tweets about basketball sensation Jeremy Lin are a reflection of our country’s discomfort with its growing diversity, says Sam Fulwood III.
Sam Fulwood III explains why Mitt Romney’s overestimation of the middle class could very well be an indication of how unaware Americans are of the class divisions in this country.
Sam Fulwood III explains why Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s disrespectful gesture last week will motivate black voters to support the president in the November election.
Sam Fulwood III explains how the Obama administration is taking steps to increase diversity in America’s public schools.
Sam Fulwood III explores why Rupert Murdoch’s propaganda machine is making its viewers less aware and knowledgeable of current events.
Sam Fulwood III believes most of us yawned when we learned Congress would not resolve the debt-reduction standoff this year. On to the elections!
The NBA lockout offers lessons on the need for unions to push for workers’ rights, writes Sam Fulwood III.
Sam Fulwood III offers a brighter vision of a more diverse America than Pat Buchanan’s new book, which prophesizes a dark future without white supremacy.
Right-wing legislatures are working hard to suppress voters as the next presidential election draws closer, writes Sam Fulwood III.
The latest opinion polling on dissatisfaction with Congress might be accurate for once, writes Sam Fulwood III, and that could be a good thing.
Keeping our youth engaged in the service of their country is good for the nation and fighting joblessness, writes Sam Fulwood III.
A recent study finds that a majority of Americans are indifferent about the fact that there will be no racial majority by 2050, writes Sam Fulwood III.
We should reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work that remains undone as the president prepares to dedicate the monument celebrating the civil rights activist this Sunday, writes Sam Fulwood III.
The president’s prospects for re-election have more to do with politics than the color of his skin, writes Sam Fulwood III.
Sam Fulwood III explains how the conventions of academic rigor prevent researchers from clearly addressing the issue of racism.
Sam Fulwood III discusses the dangers of making quick assumptions about people who cross your path.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s time on the House floor Friday was spent speculating on the racist nature of conservative politicians instead of warning of the dangers to her constituents of not raising the debt limit, says Sam Fulwood III.
Sam Fulwood III asks what we can learn from two Baltimore natives who travelled decidedly different paths to manhood.
Sam Fulwood III finds hope in the widespread denunciations of a blatantly racist web ad against a Democratic candidate for Congress.
Sam Fulwood III looks further into the shrinking white working class and their attendant frustrations.
Sam Fulwood III highlights a business success story that offers hope for bringing the economy back to life.
Sam Fulwood III explores kerfuffle over taunts by Princeton’s Cornel West at the president’s supposed lack of serious black-first policies.
Sam Fulwood III explores the growing divide over what racism means today among blacks and whites, and how calculating conservatives are seeking political advantage from it.
Sam Fulwood III explores the complicated celebrations of American youth this past Sunday.
Many Americans may not know who Genevieve Houghton is, writes Sam Fulwood III. But she helped change America for the better.
Working voters in Ohio and Virginia are having second thoughts on electing antiunion politicians, writes Sam Fulwood III.
Sam Fulwood III explores why it’s important for progressives of all colors to listen to diverse voices, including those that don’t map to majority progressive thinking.
A pay discrimination case against Wal-Mart will affect future class-action suits, writes Sam Fulwood III.
Sam Fulwood III explains why he agrees with conservatives about ending public support for NPR, albeit for different reasons.
Sam Fulwood III examines the woeful plight of too many black men in our society today against the backdrop of the first African-American president.
Sam Fulwood III examines what conservative cuts to education will mean to our ethnically diverse three-year olds and, not coincidentally, to graying Americans’ future retirement plans.
Sam Fulwood III considers the legacy of Muhammad Ali against the challenges faced by inner-city black mayors and now the first black president of the United States.
Hundreds of communities across the country are experiencing a natural decrease in population, writes Sam Fulwood III. And it’s likely to get worse with cuts to vital programs.
Sam Fulwood III draws the parallels between the reasoning of the Confederacy 150 years ago and the misguided righteousness of some conservatives today.
Sam Fulwood III considers the mythology of our nation’s fascination with guns, and why the most ardent gun lovers still embrace these myths.
Sam Fulwood III talks with Mario Perez, whose black fraternity brothers are rallying to prevent his deportation.
Sam Fulwood III finds hope amid the recent bloodshed, knowing violence in past struggles for progressive change led America to embrace its best instincts.
Sam Fulwood previews the upcoming partisan fight over repealing health care reform and why it’s likely to make progressives stronger.
Sam Fulwood III wonders why our political leaders think it’s fair to care for the rich and healthy before the poor and needy.
Sam Fulwood III looks at the crossroads of aviation and commerce, civil liberties, and public safety—the new airport security procedures.
A telling family dispute over allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in our military reveals Sen. McCain’s strategy of delay, writes Sam Fulwood III.
Sam Fulwood III discusses the upcoming arrival of two newly elected black Tea Party Republican congressmen in Washington. Their presence will be instructive.
Sam Fulwood III braces for a parade of Civil War anniversaries and what they will mean to today’s polarized electorate, particularly Tea Party patriots.
Newlyweds Aisha and Danielle Moodie-Mills move beyond the black community’s own “don’t ask, don’t tell” policies, writes Sam Fulwood III.
Sam Fulwood III examines the importance of African Americans in key congressional races.
Sam Fulwood III wonders what’s become of our country’s political dialogue when mock rallies threaten to draw more supporters than real ones.
Sam Fulwood III looks at televangelist Eddie Long’s travails through a different lens to see what it means to our society’s most important institutions.
Sam Fulwood III explains that progressives should take note of Washington, D.C.’s recent contest because race still matters in politics.
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour wants to blame Old Democrats for abetting southern racism, but his classmate Verna Bailey could set him straight.
Sam Fulwood III unpacks Glenn Beck’s new religious revival focus on the Mall.
Sam Fulwood III calls out the crazies peddling lies about President Obama’s religion and those who believe the lies.
Earth to conservatives: Poor people didn’t cause our housing crisis, but they do face a housing crisis today, writes Sam Fulwood III.
Sam Fulwood wonders whether enough voters will fall for repeated conservative calls to restrict the rights of American-born children.
Right-wing commentators who happen to be black shouldn’t be allowed to play fast and loose with the truth, writes Sam Fulwood III.
President Obama is missing out on a chance to guide the nation to a deeper understanding of racial issues, writes Sam Fulwood III.