Racial identity

Michael Eric Dyson Defends Drake After His Blackness Was Challenged By Kendrick Lamar In Rap Beef

The acclaimed cultural critic appeared on “The Stephen A. Smith” to share his thoughts on the feud.
05/21/2024

Poll Finds Black Americans View Race As Central To Their Identity

Although there’s some variation, the survey found a ‘very consistent finding’ that being Black is important to their personal identity.
04/15/2022
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S8 • E14
Tyler Perry's House Of Payne
DNAin’t

Floyd arranges genetic testing for the family to prove he has superior African DNA, and Calvin prepares Malik for his upcoming road trip across the country with Lisa.
11/16/2021

People Are Destroying NBC Announcer Mike Tirico for Saying He's Not Black

"I hope he never learns the hard way that he is Black."
07/19/2017

You Won't Believe Why Rachel Dolezal Is Writing a Book

This may offend a lot of people.
04/12/2016

Commentary: No, Rachel Dolezal Can’t Braid My Hair

Why can’t she leave our culture and our scalps alone?
07/22/2015
Keith Boykin, Best of 2012

Commentary: Dear White and Black People, Go See This Movie

Film offers a nuanced look at identity in America.
10/17/2014

Commentary: Are You Black, Black-ish or Not Black at All?

You're missing out by not embracing being African-American.
10/08/2014
5. Bring an Open Mind - So you've decided that you'll go on the road with your boo, right? It could go extremely well or extremely bad, but the best thing to do is keep positive energy always. You're going with your boo, for goodness sake! It can't be that bad!(Photo: Monkey Business Images/Getty Images)

Poll: Two in Three Blacks Have No Preference in Group Labels

African-American or Black? Most say it doesn't matter.
07/26/2013
Portrait of an attractive young woman smiling

Commentary: Are You a Colorist?

Why it's time to end light skin vs. dark skin.
10/15/2012
Gabby Douglas

Commentary: Yes, You Can Call Black Olympians "African-American"

It is foolish to think Blacks aren't African-American.
08/08/2012