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• Re-Defining Blackness

  How will the expansion of the black population into areas where they were once scarce affect culture and politics in those areas?

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Apr 23, 2007

• In Oprah's Defense

  Many celebrities squander their fortunes, yet no one complains about excess.

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Apr 16, 2007

• Why the Fuss?!

  It's only a matter of time before other shock jocks say something equally insensitive.

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Apr 12, 2007

• The Spirit of James Brown’s Soul

  I guess even in death he is moving around, not settled, nor given the credit that is due.

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Apr 11, 2007

• The Case of Genarlow Wilson: Injustice or Protection from a Sexual Predator?

  Wilson’s sentence is extreme. It is of little to no rehabilitative affect and is not an effective deterrent for any other sexually active teen.

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Apr 02, 2007

• Strangers at Our Borders

  We've spent half a century trying to heal the wounds of racism. But now Mexican immigration is targeted in the name of "national security".

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Apr 02, 2007

• Sean Bell and the “Reasonableness” of Justice

  "When the dust settles and the smoke clears, reasonableness will prevail in [the] grand jury."

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Mar 21, 2007

• Field Negroes Strike Again!

  Just like slavery times, Obama’s blackness is being called into question for largely invalid reasons.

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Mar 20, 2007

• A New Order of Discipline

  I used to think good parenting came naturally - and then I grew up.

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Mar 20, 2007

• The Undoubtedly Negro Sport of Hockey?

  The style of play crafted by the Coloured Hockey League of the Maritimes greatly influenced the National Hockey League.

  News by Clayton Perry — on Mar 14, 2007

• Movie Review: Race Stains La Marre’s Color of the Cross

  The focus is so heavy on race that there is barely any mention to Jesus’ actual teachings or purpose, only that he is being persecuted due to his skin color.

  Review by Clayton Perry — on Mar 13, 2007

• American Idolatry and Its Double Standards

  However unfortunate for some, everyone is not able to skate over their transgressions without being reprimanded.

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Mar 13, 2007

• Misplaced Protest in the Black Community

  Mobilization against blatantly racist attacks is a necessity, but the same level of anger should be expressed towards other issues contributing to the black community's collapse.

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Mar 05, 2007

• More Than Black History Month Is Needed

  How can appreciation for black contributions to America be reached if black history is not deemed significant enough to make inroads inside the American schoolroom?

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Mar 02, 2007

• Rehabilitating Hate?

  What is homophobe rehab? Is it effective? And why is their no rehab for racists? Or is there? And if there is, why didn’t Kramer go? So many questions!

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Feb 28, 2007

• Beyond Affirmative Action: What’s the Real Issue?

  However disheartening, in a world of limited resources, to equate two groups often requires that one group is taken from while the other is given to.

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Feb 26, 2007

• Making Things Worse: International Aid and Development Policies in Africa

  Why are there countless international aid efforts toward poverty alleviation, yet poverty is still as strong as it has ever been and getting worse?

  Opinion by Clayton Perry — on Feb 24, 2007