Over the past 17 months, I have watched along with the rest of America as the Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman saga unfolded.
Read MoreCBCF Statement on Decision in Trayvon Martin Trial
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is deeply saddened and disturbed by the gut wrenching decision of the Florida jury in finding George Zimmerman not guilty in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Read MoreThe Mean in Paula Deen’s Not So Sweet Cream
Ms. Deen! Ms. Deen! Ms. Deen! I was and am wondering how black crow tastes. Or better yet, how is that all time favorite meal, called, “foot in the mouth?”
Read MoreThe Need for Diversity Experts in a Post-Racial America
A job description for a position soliciting a diversity and inclusion manager read, “…manager will use expertise and knowledge of best practices in this area to effectively design, develop, and implement initiatives to improve the diversity of the workforce and promote an inclusive culture for all employees.”
Read MoreAfrican-American Outreach 101 for the GOP: In the Aftermath of Rand Paul’s Visit to Howard
Overall, the GOP does not have to change their core principles to attract a more diverse base, but they must evolve as party and package their message differently to appeal to the demographics they are trying to reach.
Read MoreGIVE ME BACK MY BLACK: The Two-Faced, Pale Side of Painting and Wearing Black Face
We encounter many people who think it is okay to mock, parody, imitate, mimic, jeer and caricaturize us as a people, as women — specifically, the color of our skin.
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