William Faulkner

The Conversation America Won't Have on Race

Irene Monroe | Posted 11.25.2009 | Politics


Irene Monroe

No matter what kind of shape-shifters or mask-wearers we are as African Americans leaders, even our post-racial leaders are finding out that the nagging issue of race is an unavoidable issue.

Those Books You REALLY Mean to Get Around to Reading...No, REALLY

Jilly Gagnon | Posted 03.29.2009 | Comedy


Jilly Gagnon

The publishing industry is not, contrary to rumor, dead, thanks to people like you and your grand plans. This year I'm going to finally get around to reading X.

Obama and the Arts

Chris Campbell | Posted 02.27.2009 | Entertainment


Chris Campbell

Most industries are adapting and evolving during these uncertain times, but the arts have been in flux for years and years, long preceding Bush and Wall Street's dismantling.

Confederate Remembrance: Senator Webb, the Confederate Soldier and the Lost Cause

Robert Mackey | Posted 06.20.2008 | Politics


Robert Mackey

The simple facts is that the individual Confederate soldier -- from the lowest economic rung and in many cases disenfranchised as the slaves were -- fought for a variety of reasons.