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Al Sharpton defends role in Michael Jackson case

"I'm with the Jackson family because they asked," Sharpton said. "I don't care what the media says about me."

I can never be Venus or Serena Williams

Tolu Olorunda

I can never be Venus or Serena Williams. Racist fans, foul-mouthed commentators, and cowardly players--they bear it all.

Tolu Olorunda is a Columnist for BlackCommentator.com, and a Staff Writer at ThisIsRealMusic.com.

Demonizing Joe Jackson

Earl Ofari Hutchinson

How fair is it to demonize Joe Jackson for Michael's death?

Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political analyst. His weekly radio show, "The Hutchinson Report" can be heard on weekly in Los Angeles on KTYM Radio 1460 AM and nationally on blogtalkradio.com.

On Transformers 2: Why Hollywood movies are racist

Tolu Olorunda

Hollywood movies are as racist as they come. The new Transformers sequel (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen) is no different.

Tolu Olorunda is a Columnist for BlackCommentator.com, and a Staff Writer at ThisIsRealMusic.com.

The Thriller Is Gone

Jeff Winbush

You have to consider both the good and the bad of a person's life and there was plenty of both in the life of Michael Jackson.

Jeff Winbush is the former editor of The Columbus Post newspaper and a freelance writer. His blog, The Domino Theory can be found at jeffwinbush.com.

Michael Joseph Jackson and Human Nature

Pamela D. Reed

Upon learning of his passing, I was shocked by the force of my emotions. I wept.

Dr. Pamela D. Reed is a diversity consultant, cultural critic, and assistant professor of English and African-American literature at Virginia State University.

Remembering the Other Michael Jackson

Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Michael Jackson was much more than the King of Pop and that's what should be remembered too.

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Should Revs. Sharpton and Jackson be involved in the Michael Jackson story?

The Field Negro

It seems that people are crawling out of the woodwork to get their own shine from this tragedy?

Wain Bennett is a practicing attorney in Philadelphia who blogs at The Field Negro.

Black Connecticut church focus of gay teen "exorcism" video

Rod McCullom

Although gay teens are at greater risk for suicide, one church tries to remove the "gay demons" from a troubled teen.

Writer and television news producer Rod McCullom is a frequent contributor to The Advocate and The Huffington Post. His blog is Rod 2.0.

How Obama's soft touch helped to encourage protesters in Iran

Joni L. Reynolds

Obama's non-antagonistic approach to Iran has exposed the division within the Iranian government ranks.

Joni L. Reynolds, an African-American mother, writes a blog called Ebony Mom Politics.

Howard Dean: Obama DOJ made a 'huge mistake' and 'went too far' on marriage case

Rod McCullom

There are new developments on the Obama Administration's highly offensive motion to dismiss a challenge to the Defense Of Marriage Act.

Writer and television news producer Rod McCullom is a frequent contributor to The Advocate and The Huffington Post. His blog is Rod 2.0.

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After Vibe closes, is Ebony next?
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Black unemployment fell slightly for second straight month
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Vibe magazine closing down

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Rev. Al Sharpton praises Michael Jackson as 'historic figure'
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