Recently, BET founder and chairman of RLJ Companies, Robert L. Johnson, released the results of a poll on "Issues in Black America." He considered the views of many blacks on issues ranging from economics to political pride. While the results showed a hopeful outlook, they also highlighted some glaring disparities....

So Mitt Romney believes that he is the Black man's guy. He feels like He is the best choice to fix the Black community. Please, excuse me as I try to put together sentences that do not make me throw up a little in my mouth. Seriously?!?! Romney, I mean...

Dear Black Women:

First, let me say, I am not specifically writing to you because I feel that you need to be saved or because you are any worse off than other women. I am simply writing to you because I am you. I identify with Black women, because I...

Some people need to fail. There, I have said it. Look around. There were no major earthquakes. The ground did not cave in under your or my feet as I typed and simultaneously spoke the "F" word either. In fact, life went on as it normally would. The reason that...

A student of mine asked, "Why do people put so much emphasis on race and colors?" The question seemed fair and innocent enough. Though I will admit, I was taken aback by the question. In my truest fashion, I turned the question around on her and said, "Why do you...

Everyone is quick to jump on the poverty and broken home bandwagon; claiming them to be the sole reasons why underprivileged children find it hard to "come-up" in the school system. For example, I had a conversation with some very well-meaning colleagues of mine. Their comments went something like this,...