CHARLES DAVIDSON: The N-Word Unchained

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OPINION – By now, people across the country are embroiled in heavy social media discussions or water cooler arguments about Quentin Tarantino’s use and Spike Lee’s criticism of said use of the infamous N-Word in the blockbuster hit ‘Django Unchained.’ There are those who believe that the word is grossly overused in the film starring [...]

BENJAMIN JEALOUS: The Emancipation Proclamation and Our Collective History

Benjamin Todd Jealous

OPINION – The Emancipation Proclamation, which set our nation on the path to the end of slavery, was signed 150 years ago this month. This year we should resolve to teach our children the story of our collective history. The past century and a half offers countless tales of bravery and sacrifice to inspire the [...]