Best of FXP: Tyler Perry is Destroying Black America

“He’s like a dope boy that sells subpar plots instead of dime bags and rocks.”

February 9th, 2010 Read More 103 Comments

Fresh Roundtable

This week’s roundtable we’re talking about MJ’s doctor surrendering; the 2010 census and illegal immigrants; Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell; Beyonce the best ever?; Matthew Knowles love child; and kid parents. Come in, sit at the table with us, and tell us what YOU think.

February 9th, 2010 Read More No Comments

Can President Obama’s Reputation Rebound from Healthcare Reform?

To say that Obama made a mistake in pursuing healthcare reform would be unfair.  Change rarely arrives by way of neglect. Still, a stronger plan of action would have included better pacing and presentation.

February 9th, 2010 Read More No Comments

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February 8th, 2010

Can Black People Be Racist by Definition?

I have sadly witnessed many black Americans illustrate huge prejudices in unabashed fashion. In these moments, especially when they are performed in public in uniquely boadacious fashion, I have stood dumbfounded…cringing on the inside.

February 7th, 2010

Black HIV/AIDS Day: Prevention is a priority

The day exists to raise awareness about the impact of the disease in the Black Community, with a goal of mobilizing African Americans to get educated, get involved and tested, and if applicable, get treatment.

February 5th, 2010

Is Beyonce a Race Traitor?

Her R&B is soulless because she herself cannot figure out, like Mariah these days, which part of the racial spectrum she wants to pander to.

Fresh Reads

February 9th, 2010

Taxes and death: 2 things you can’t avoid. Especially taxes.

They WILL get what is theirs. They are the ULTIMATE kings of the shakedown. They get theirs against all odds.

February 9th, 2010

Workplace 101: The Workplace Mistress

The term “work wife/husband” has been officially coined by spouses to describe “that other person” their partner spends a majority of time with when not at home.

February 9th, 2010

Will I Be a Good Husband? (Loving A Workaholic is Hard)

With all these years spent worrying about ignoring my future offspring, I’ve never given much thought to doing the same to my future wife and mother of my children. I never thought about being a bad husband.

Culture & Community

February 8th, 2010

The Blindside II: White Folks Stealing Haitian Babies

With the release of the movie The Blindside, white folks are looking for opportunities to save Negro children more than ever.

February 5th, 2010

Ink-Stained February – My Personal Context For Black History Month

I have had the unique opportunity of having history be taught to me with ME included in it throughout my life.

February 4th, 2010

Meet Helena Andrews author of the upcoming book Bitch Is The New Black

the perception of Ms. Andrews being this cold hearted bitter bitch destined to become the neighborhood cat lady in 30yrs came to life. And I think purposely the Washington Post played into that stereotype as the media often does.

Love & War

February 9th, 2010

Will I Be a Good Husband? (Loving A Workaholic is Hard)

With all these years spent worrying about ignoring my future offspring, I’ve never given much thought to doing the same to my future wife and mother of my children. I never thought about being a bad husband.

February 8th, 2010

Do You Need Titles in a Relationship?

If y’all are only sleeping together, have met family, speak everyday, etc and everything is rosy…you’re in what I like to call a pseudo-relationship.

February 4th, 2010

Beneficial Friendships

You know how it starts: one day, you’re with your friend…Next thing you know, you’re laying in the wet spot wondering how in the world you got into this mess.