Opinion: Rand Paul – The Bigot at the Party

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Tom Gualtieri calls out the white paternalism at work in Rand Paul’s hapless speech at Howard University.

I Was Supposed to Marry a Cowboy

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A mediation on the difference between men of action and men of ideas.

After 40 Years, North Carolina’s “Wilmington 10″ Are Finally Pardoned

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North Carolina governor calls the convictions ‘tainted by naked racism.’

Are You in the Marijuana Majority?

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An interview with drug law reform activist and Marijuana Majority board member, Shaleen Title.

The Obama Effect and Same-Sex Marriage Equality

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What are the biggest factors causing Black voters to support same-sex marriage?

Movies: From South Central to Hollywood: Black Stuntwoman Kicks Butt, Takes Names [@CijiTheGeek]

One of the most dangerous women in entertainment happens to be a sister.

When a White Boy Wears a Hoodie

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Erin Kotecki Vest believes we owe it to every child to move the discussion on race forward.

George Clooney Arrested in Sudan Protesting Genocide

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“Stop raping them and stop starving them,” he said. “That’s all that we ask.”