However one feels about the Black Lives Matter movement, it has proven to be an instructive barometer for 21st century America. We continue to be a na...

Unlike the scene that played out at the RNC where the audience's compassion toward Smith's loss seemed secondary to their outrage and scorn toward Clinton, on Tuesday night at the DNC the audience listened to these mothers.

The Black Lives Matter Movement started after the acquittal of George Zimmerman who murdered Trayvon Martin. The Civil Rights Movement gained momentu...

To the misguided folks, who use legalized murder of black men as an opportunity to publicly chastise the black community, shame on you! Valid concerns or not, the timing of your crusade will never be appropriate.

As long as the privileged aren't confronted with crime, poverty, economic deprivation or racism, it's far too easy to wash their hands of a responsibility all Americans should share, a more just society.

Get up. Dry your tiresome red eyes. Bow down on both knees. Say your prayer. Light your candle.

For the second consecutive day, and for too many times in the last several years, the nation has been transfixed by reports and video of policemen using the shield of their position to administer lethal punishment against Afro-American males.

We live in an ever-evolving society where our young boys and men are extremely impressionable by an onslaught of influences. Whether it's TV, music, ...

According to Webster's dictionary, to transcend something is to rise above or go beyond the limits of. When I hear anyone say that a Black person has transcended race, I cringe.

You only need to scroll through the photos of iconic buildings bathed in purple in the days following Price's death to see evidence of his presence. ...

This is not going to sit well with a lot of people but it needs to be said. Unfortunately in 2016, the image of an African-American man is still deeme...

One can only get away with such high levels of stupidity but for so long before reality comes crashing down. I think that Zimmerman will have his day. In fact, I think he's actively seeking it based off of his ridiculous antics.

Remember when having an opinion was no big deal? You would read about something outrageous like, well, just about everything in the news lately.

This week we heard that the gun George Zimmerman used to kill Trayvon Martin was being placed up for auction, with an opening bid of $5000. It's sickening.

By Laura Woods, Contributor Here's a rundown of everything you need to know in business, entertainment and ...

Since March of this year, I've had the killing of Luis Rodriguez going through my mind. He was killed by police officers in Moore, Oklahoma in the parking lot of a movie theatre.