Originally published on Nov. 12, 2008

Some blacks forgot sting of discrimination

Gay people, like black people, know how it feels to watch other people vote upon your very humanity.

Originally published on Nov. 02, 2008

Unity, hope must conquer division, hate

The killers would have worn top hats. Having already murdered 102 African Americans, 14 by beheading, they would have driven at top speed toward Barack Obama, leaning from the windows of their vehicle, dressed in top hats and white tuxedos, firing guns.

Originally published on Nov. 19, 2008

Don't let fear trump hope

They'll be back. Don't think for a minute that they won't.

Years of struggle, sacrifice bring us to historic day

``My soul looks back and wonders how I got over.'' And I wish Rosa were here. She made history by refusing to give up her seat. It was just over 53 years ago, on a cold December night in Montgomery, and something got into her that said, Enough, no more. No more laughing when she was not amused, no more scratching where she did not itch, no more giving up a seat she had paid for with U.S. currency earned from the sweat of her own brow, just because the man...

Originally published on Nov. 05, 2008

A crowning moment for blacks

"For the first time in my adult lifetime I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change." -- Michelle Obama, Feb. 18, 2008

Originally published on Sept. 24, 2008

The meaning of black

black \'blak\ adjective

Originally published on Sept. 17, 2008

There is no truth to the rumor . . .

"Be careful what you do, 'cause the lie becomes the truth."

Originally published on Aug. 27, 2008

Vision of a better America becoming a reality

He spoke of the promise before he spoke of the dream.

Originally published on Aug. 20, 2008

Thoughtful questions, candid answers

First I spent long moments trying to decide upon my greatest moral failing. Then I spent longer moments asking myself whether I'd really want to share that failing with an audience of millions.

Originally published on Aug. 17, 2008

'Real' America has been here all along

A few words about the search for America.

Originally published on July 16, 2008

When hysteria and satire meet

Satire is tricky. It makes its point by exaggerating wildly with a straight face. In inflating a thing beyond all common sense or propriety, it seeks to render inconsistencies and hypocrisies glaringly apparent. Satire seeks truth in the ridiculous. For illustration, see any given episode of The Colbert Report.

Originally published on June 29, 2008

Obama must confront Muslim issue

It is not difficult to understand why Barack Obama has a fear of scarves.

Originally published on May 28, 2008

Stop trying to weasel out of what is self-evident

Sure, I'll answer your question.

Originally published on May 25, 2008

Poor whites are being conned

I keep thinking I should be mad at West Virginia.

Originally published on May 4, 2008

The messenger who killed the message

My cousin thinks Jeremiah Wright walks on water.

Originally published on April 20, 2008

Obama: Being black confers no advantage

I bet Hillary Clinton wishes Bob Johnson would stop trying to help her.

Originally published on March 23, 2008

Obama's speech on race courageous

For a people so obsessed with race, we are exceptionally bad at talking about it.

Originally published on March 16, 2008

'Experience' is a phony issue in this campaign

Hillary Clinton is right. Barack Obama does not have the experience to be president of the United States.

Originally published on Feb. 24, 2008

Obama's sucess tied to his eloquence

A few words in defense of words.