Today, I caught the tail-end of MSNBC’s Martin Bashir discussing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.). But, from the small portion I heard, I am hard-pressed to imagine the conversation varied much in previous segments—especially since it’s no secret that MSNBC and all of its talking heads lean toward the [...]
In light of President Obama’s endorsement of same-sex marriage and the resounding pushback from social conservatives, many of whom identify as Christians, I thought it would be beneficial to share one of the most practical explanations of Jesus’ love and what should be emulated in his followers. Much of the controversy surrounding Biblical explanation for [...]
So, President Obama has finally sold his soul for the gay vote. This week he publicly endorsed gay marriage—an issue in which he claims to have gradually “evolved.” But, I suspect otherwise. I think he’s pandering and conservative black voters (like me) who helped elect him in 2008 should feel alienated.
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Tuesday, more than 1.5 million North Carolina voters turned out to pass a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. By a margin or 61% to 39%, voters added the preexisting state law to the state’s charter.
Tami Fitzgerald, head of Vote for Marriage NC, expressed confidence that she knew the people of North Carolina would, “rise [...]
Last week The New York Times invited mothers from various generations and walks of life to their Room for Debate to weigh in on motherhood and feminism, particularly as it pertains to working mothers and the rise of “attachment parenting.” The question was asked: Has women’s obsession with being the perfect mother destroyed feminism?
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The ridiculous reason Essence fired their ‘racist’ white editor
Essence readers were outraged when editor-in-chief Constance White invoked a little reverse affirmative action and hired white managing editor Michael Bullerdick. “What could a white man possibly know about black women,” they complained. At the time White insisted his role was in no way editorial. A little birdie who spoke to him personally told me [...]