Walter L. Fields Jr.

The 16 year-old slain Chicago youth joins Emmett Till as a martyr.

Black men need to heed warning from plight of Burress, Vick and others.

The President appears to want to wish away racism rather than confront it.

President Obama threw down the challenge, we must all rise up to meet it.

The first day of school reminds us of the promise of opportunity in America.

Racism is thriving as an American industry during this recession.

In the course of an important African tour, Secretary of State Clinton loses her cool.

The Republican Party is cooking up a recipe for its own demise.

The delay on health care reform may be well worth the wait; time will tell.

After a truly honest expression of outrage, the President steps back.

The President’s NAACP speech required greater context to shape dialogue.

We bid farewell to Michael Jackson and pray that his soul is at rest.