Malcolm X: Lasting legacy, lingering woes
Forty-seven years ago today — on Feb. 21, 1965 — assassins murdered one of the...
Linn Washington Jr. | February 21, 2012
Remember the positive about Whitney Houston
The entire world community will continue to be positively impacted by the unprecedented, creative and...
Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. | February 21, 2012
What judges mean by ‘Hard Labor’
You’ve seen the disturbing images on the local nightly news. Upon sentencing in court, too...
Philadelphia Tribune Editorial | February 21, 2012
Still hungry in America
There were some times where, you know, we wouldn’t have that much food, and I...
Marian Wright Edelman | February 21, 2012
$25B mortgage settlement one step toward fairness
The recent mortgage agreement reached with the nation’s five largest mortgage services brings the first...
Charlene Crowell | February 21, 2012
Houston likely to earn more posthumously
In a true act of charity, movie mogul Tyler Perry offered his Gulfstream III jet...
William Reed | February 21, 2012
Public, Catholic league semifinals set
The high school playoffs are in full swing in the Public and Catholic Leagues. Maurice...
Donald Hunt | February 20, 2012
The curious case of Allen West
I’ve decided that if there is anyone in the entire country who might inspire me...
A. Bruce Crawley | February 19, 2012
Christie gets it right this time
One thing you have to say about New Jersey governor Chris Christie: he certainly doesn’t...
Philadelphia Tribune Editorial | February 19, 2012
Black Women highlight Black History Month
During Black History Month, the focus is often on individuals. The founder of the month...
Julianne Malveaux | February 19, 2012
As one gap narrows, another yawns wider
Is America in decline? No way, says President Obama, proudly speaking of our standing overseas....
Clarence Page | February 19, 2012
Bush did more for Africa than Obama so…
Health and economic issues have never been more important to Sub-Saharan Africa than the last...
Harry Alford | February 19, 2012
What they meant to say was …
Memo to Republican Presidential Candidates From: Robert Traynhan, recovering political communications addict Subject: Things you don’t say...
Robert L. Traynham | February 19, 2012
Voter registration flaws need repair
A few years ago, as I waited in a long line to vote at my...
Cynthia Tucker | February 19, 2012
Please curb your dangerous stupidity
A few weeks ago in this column, I wrote about the effectiveness (or more specifically,...
Daryl Gale | February 17, 2012
Princeton’s Davis: Lin’s success no surprise
Doug Davis, former Prep Charter star, who now plays for Princeton, knew that Jeremy Lin,...
Donald Hunt | February 17, 2012
Boys’ Latin star Watson enjoying the ride
It’s been a special year for Maurice Watson, Boys’ Latin’s outstanding senior guard. It all...
Donald Hunt | February 16, 2012
Book profiles Negro league legend Bill Cash
The Philadelphia Stars have a special place in Negro League history. The Stars had some...
Donald Hunt | February 16, 2012
ESPN’s Sage Steele to run half marathon
Sage Steele, ESPN SportsCenter anchor, will test her strength and endurance as a long distance...
Donald Hunt | February 16, 2012
Card set brings career of ‘Pete’ Hill to…
It’s always good to recognize the baseball players from the Negro League. There’s a new...
Donald Hunt | February 16, 2012
Chamber award sends wrong message on diversity
The wrong message was sent when a company with a poor track record on diversity...
Philadelphia Tribune Editorial | February 16, 2012
Don Cornelius — love, peace, soul!
“I had a burning desire to see Black people depicted on television in a positive...
Marc Morial | February 16, 2012
Whitney Houston – Gone too soon – 1963–2012
R & B legend Whitney Houston was found dead in her bathroom at the Beverly...
Guest | February 16, 2012
Antibodies against virus of violence
As a fan of Stephen Colbert’s satirical skills on Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report,” I...
Clarence Page | February 16, 2012
Embracing peace means no attack on Iran
Iran has been threatened with military assault since it was discovered that the Iranians were...
Bill Fletcher Jr. | February 16, 2012
Black Americans and Mitt Romney
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney’s recent statement, “I’m not concerned about the very poor….We have...
Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. | February 14, 2012
Many Americans still needing a job
The January jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor was good news for the...
Marian Wright Edelman | February 14, 2012
Women’s basketball’s brilliant past
Women’s basketball has really grown over the last 40 years. You have youngsters playing the...
Donald Hunt | February 14, 2012
Obama budget focuses on rebuilding economy
President Barack Obama proposed a budget Monday that shows a sharp contrast with Republicans. The president...
Philadelphia Tribune Editorial | February 14, 2012
The rising social cost of vengeance
Maybe Gov. Tom Corbett is not a cold-hearted conservative consumed with a commitment to cut...
Linn Washington Jr. | February 14, 2012