The NAACP's 100th Annual Convention
Marking 100 years of the fight for civil rights.
The New King of Pop is a Queen
Why Beyoncé is the only plausible heir to Michael Jackson’s sparkly glove.
Why Justin Timberlake Will Never Be MJ
In the race to replace Michael Jackson, Justin is the clear front-runner. But he won't win.
Hearings Through the Looking Glass
Sotomayor's price for being a candid Latina judge.
Wole Soyinka on Obama's Choice
The Nobel Laureate dissects the message the president's trip to Ghana should send to the corrupt and failing states of Africa.
The Trouble With Greatness
From Ike Turner to Van Gogh, Michael Jackson wasn’t the only artist tarnished by his off-stage drama.
Sotomayor's Judgment Day
There is little question that Sonia Sotomayor will be confirmed. But it is important for the White House and Democrats to do it right and set the tone for an even bolder pick the next time.
The Sotomayor Sessions
Will Republicans continue to advance divisive politics rooted in America’s sad history of racism and exclusion? Or can they rise to meet the challenges of 21st-century, multicultural America with dignity and honor?
