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A Mother's Day Message to Michelle Obama

Dominique Browning | Posted 05.10.2013 | Green
Dominique Browning

You have a powerful voice. Speak up about climate change. You can speak up about how those healthy grains and vegetables are going to cost us a whole lot more as droughts become more severe with climate change.

African-American Males Facing Serious Challenges

Tio Hardiman | Posted 03.29.2013 | Chicago
Tio Hardiman

Leaders in the United States should take a serious look at trying to help young African-American males overcome adversity without falling victim to the many ills of society.

A Clear-Eyed Assessment Of Climate Disruption

Molly Rauch | Posted 04.13.2013 | Green
Molly Rauch

With dozens of states recovering from Sandy, Nemo, tornadoes, and other extreme weather, a new report out last month provides a clear-eyed assessment of what our nation has in store if it doesn't address climate disruption now.

Two Narratives the Black Community Needs to Give Up in the New Year

Yolo Akili | Posted 01.03.2013 | Black Voices
Yolo Akili

This is not about delusion. It is not about pretending that problems do not exist. This is about re-adjusting our gaze. This is about getting excited and celebrating what we have going for ourselves as a community.

Time Is Running Out to Set Stronger Limits on Soot Pollution

Molly Rauch | Posted 02.11.2013 | Green
Molly Rauch

Limiting soot pollution helps avert climate chaos, ensuring a healthier future for our children, our children's children, and beyond.

Fighting With Purpose

Brandice Henderson | Posted 11.20.2012 | Black Voices
Brandice Henderson

Before leaving Drexel, I asked one last question: "Why do you do this?" "Because I have to live a life of service," he answered. Enough said.

Black With Asthma

Dominique Browning | Posted 06.06.2012 | Green
Dominique Browning

Reducing air pollution -- and the outpouring of mercury, a potent neurotoxin that disproportionately harms the developing brains, hearts and lungs of fetuses, babies, and toddlers -- is a social justice issue of profound significance.

The Power Of "I'm Sorry"

Rev. Dr. Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder | Posted 06.04.2012 | Religion
Rev. Dr. Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder

There is something powerful about saying "I'm sorry." Lent forces us to come to grips with the need to both give and receive apologies.

Jo Piazza

David Banner Warns Rising Stars To Spend Money Wisely

HuffingtonPost.com | Jo Piazza | Posted 12.19.2011 | Celebrity

Rapper and entrepreneur David Banner is no stranger to the fame game, but instead of flaunting his fortune, he's trying to help other rising stars kee...

Commission Will Investigate Social, Economic Disparities Among Illinois' Black Community

Posted 10.15.2011 | Chicago

A bill signed by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn on Saturday will create a commission to research the disparities facing African-Americans in the areas of...

WATCH: Arianna Speaks At NABJ 2011

Huff TV | Posted 06.14.2012 | Black Voices
Huff TV

Arianna appeared as a keynote speaker at NABJ 2011 on Thursday, highlighting issues currently faced by African Americans. "I love the conference's ...

Notes on Getting Out of the Partisan Trap

Harry Kresky | Posted 08.10.2011 | Politics
Harry Kresky

It's time to push the envelope on the nature of the political process itself and the ways in which, in its current form, it reinforces pre-existing economic, racial and social divisions and competition, all of which foster partisanship.

'Post Black: How A New Generation is Redefining African American Identity'

Ytasha L. Womack | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books
Ytasha L. Womack

Meet the "invisibles" aka a Gen X and Y assemblage of young professionals, black immigrants, the GLBT community, spiritualists, those of multicultural identity, and non hip-hop artists.