Race & Politics

In the first ever, major media coverage of an African American responding to the call of duty for a Presidential Campaign, Barack Obama moved forward, full steam ahead.

Dec 16, 2009 - Laconia Dudley Dunn

The National Urban League, NAACP and the Black Leadership Forum combined efforts to rally support behind U.S. national health care reform with much success.

Nov 19, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Georgi State University held the Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation to honor the recipients of the Martin Luther King Jr.

Nov 8, 2009 - Gaurav Bhatia

Whilst much is known about Nelson Mandela and the ANC little is known about a white Jewish South African who fought the oppression and injustices of the Apartheid regime.

Oct 11, 2009 - Ramon Youseph

Profiles of Black people who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to become world changers

Aug 24, 2009 - Kimberly Ward

President Obama's politically divisive remarks about Harvard Professor Henry Gates' Cambridge arrest highlighted the subliminal problems of racial tension within the USA.

Jul 26, 2009 - Frank W. Hardy

As the U.S. debates the future of a universal health care program, two deaths in 2008 that engendered shock and disbelief should be remembered for the pain they caused.

Jul 15, 2009 - Paul Hamilton

Including the District of Columbia, four states have a higher minority population than that of the traditional majority population in the U.S.

Jun 25, 2009 - Paul Hamilton

Minorities in the U.S. tend to have more health problems. That disturbing trend has many health care executives questioning the viability of the current system.

Jun 19, 2009 - Paul Hamilton

Prejudice, discrimination and racism are three of the most misunderstood terms used today despite their regular practice around the world.

Jun 16, 2009 - Christopher Pascale

Transparency regarding politics and race in the age of the election of President Obama is essential in order to move forward in progressive thinking.

Apr 25, 2009 - Alicia Michelle Morgan

Professor writes that race issues in post-WWII America helped forge the foundation of Modern Conservatism.

Apr 20, 2009 - PD Casteel

Mumia Abu Jamal has been locked in Philadelphia jail for over two decades awaiting his death row. His only crime, his defenders argue, is the color of his skin.

Apr 16, 2009 - Fiza Asar

Based on US Census projections the Republican Party needs to add Hispanic voters in order to have the numbers needed to regain a strong voice in decades to come.

Apr 6, 2009 - PD Casteel

At a Twin Cities celebration of America's heritage, the former U.S. Sec. of State, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and National Security Advisor did not disappoint.

Jan 24, 2009 - Paul Hamilton

Race and class issues are deeply rooted in the United States. Obama's race challenge ahead will be long and hard. America must use its hegimony to lead in race relations.

Jan 23, 2009 - Natasha Malinda

The housing crisis has resulted in the greatest loss of wealth for people of color in modern U.S. history, unparalleled to anything else in recent memory.

Nov 18, 2008 - Adam Wasserman

African Americans show an unwavering loyalty towards the Democratic Party. This loyalty coupled with an increase in Black turnout could deliver Democrats the Presidency.

Aug 8, 2008 - Rod Young

Every ethnicity, race, religion, lifestyle and sex has once been the butt of American political cartoon jokes whether it was through symbols, caricatures, or stereotypes.

Aug 1, 2008 - Lesley Longstreth

Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr is making a wiser choice than Ron Paul on accepting donations from public racists.

Jun 2, 2008 - Travis Prinzi

Every decade since the Civil Rights Movement, African Americans have had riots over American injustice. After the Sean Bell verdict, they were angry enough to riot again.

May 10, 2008 - William Cook

Writers, intellectuals and the media refer to African Americans, Latinos and other people of color as minorities, but it is an inappropriate appellation.

Apr 14, 2008 - William Cook

Using Barack Obama's success in the Democratic Presidential Primary race as an example, this article defines and questions whether or not America is truly post-racial.

Mar 14, 2008 - Adrienne Christina Miles

Voters' desires aside, race and racism have become issues in the USA Democratic presidential primaries. The color of a candidate's skin has rejuvenated old separations.

Jan 23, 2008 - Frank W. Hardy

Would Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. be satisfied with America today? His August 28th, 1963, "I Have a Dream" speech, gives us a hint.

Jan 14, 2008 - Frank W. Hardy