Black History

Dr. John Hope Franklin -- Scholar, Teacher, Activist, Friend

Marian Wright Edelman | Posted 05.07.2009 | Living


Marian Wright Edelman

On March 25, beloved historian John Hope Franklin, the nation's leading scholar of Black history, passed away at age 94.

How Eric Holder and Michael Steele Spent Their February

John Ridley | Posted 03.30.2009 | Politics


John Ridley

What's clear now is that after Tuesday night's flame out by Jindal, Steele is going to have to work double time in finding a new messenger. First, perhaps, he needs to figure out what the message is and how to deliver it.

Third Screen: An Interview with Stanley Crouch

Vickie Karp | Posted 03.01.2009 | Entertainment


Vickie Karp

SC: I don't think stereotypes can be avoided. If someone's going to be sexist, racist, or anti-Semitic, they don't need you to help them.