Political Opinion
Racism at Core of Nation’s Ongoing Social Woes
Sociologist/historian W.E. B. Dubois noted in his book, The Souls [...]
U.S. Voters Pick 1: Back to Democracy or Road to Despotism
“We don’t need someone who can think. we need someone [...]
John Lewis’ Tentacles of Goodness Also Touched the Tennis World
A week-long celebration of the life of U.S. Congressman John [...]
The Conscience of Congress’ Legacy Marches On
“I want to see young people in America feel the [...]
Racism: Problem of the 20th Century Moves On
As I slid my key into the front door of [...]
Amid Chaos and Uncertainty Under Trump, America Totters on the Brink
I’m not super-hyped about casting my vote in the 2020 [...]
Hank Aaron stays in the box on issues of race
One of the more memorable moments of my career occurred [...]
Resurrection of the N-word, Part II
For those determined to abolish the word, ‘nigger,’ from the [...]
The Problem of the Color Line, Not Politics Continues to Keep the Nation Veering Off Course
An unarmed black teen, stalked by an armed wanna-be policeman [...]
Same Same, recognized as a 2013 Montaigne Medal finalist
Doug Smith was recognized as a 2013 Montaigne Medal finalist [...]