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Published January 25, 2013
Over the years, I have watched as bright, black conservatives like Colin Powell, Condi Rice, William Coleman, Thomas Sowell and Walter E. Williams were dismissed as “Sellouts” “Uncle Toms” and “House Negroes.”
Published January 22, 2013
As President Obama is inaugurated for a second time, the biggest political surprise is that gun control is now key to his political legacy.
Published January 21, 2013
In the 45 years since King’s assassination, the nation has progressed in ways that even the visionary Dr. King – who predicted a future black president during a time of racial trouble – could not have imagined.
Published January 16, 2013
Gun control is completely consistent with the Second Amendment. And President Obama is on target by proposing gun-control laws for Congressional approval as well as by issuing executive orders on gun control.
Published January 11, 2013
There are already three major political campaigns in 2013 coming year to keep an eye on whether the media is covering them or not.
Published December 20, 2012
The sad truth in the aftermath of Rob Parker's criticism of Robert Griffin III is that it is still common for black conservative voices to be dismissed as traitors to their race, and the tokens of powerful whites.
Published December 17, 2012
It is time for my annual pick for the year’s top member of Congress.
Published December 12, 2012
Here are four signs that the end – or at least a diminished future --may be near for once powerful Tea Party phenomenon that lifted Republicans to a House majority in the 2010 mid-term elections.
Published December 06, 2012
The need for honest debate on guns remains an American priority. Thank you, Bob Costas.
Published December 04, 2012
As the nation approaches the “fiscal cliff” there is one gold standard for all sides in the debt debate – the Simpson-Bowles Commission.