Sound Off: Thanksgiving Day Thoughts on Michael Brown
This Thanksgiving, Daniella Gibbs Léger is reflecting on grand jury decsion and how it impacts us all.
Your Vote Is Your Voice This Election
With Ebola, ISIS, and voter ID laws among government issues, Daniella Gibbs Léger explains why your vote is essential in this year's elections.
Sound-Off: Tired of Hearing About Racism? We're Tired Of Living With It
Daniella Gibbs Léger shares her thoughts on police brutality, Michael Brown, and a possible silver lining.
Sound-Off: 'I Watched A Man Die On the Internet'
Daniella Gibbs Léger sounds off on the NYPD's treatment of Eric Garner.
Sound-Off: An In-Depth Look at What President Obama's 'Clean Power Plan' Means
Daniella Gibbs Léger takes a look at what President Obama's newly released "Clean Power Plan" and what it means for the African American community.
Republicans Attempt to Keep Voters Away, What You Can Do
It may only be April, but don’t let the calendar fool you. It’s an election year, and that means efforts to woo and sway your vote are underway, even if you haven’t noticed.
A Closer Look At Paul Ryan's Statement on Lazy 'Inner City' Men
Daniella Gibbs Léger, a former special assistant to President Obama, unpacks Rep. Paul Ryan's statement on lazy 'inner city' men.
What President Obama's 'My Brother's Keeper' Initiative Means for Black Men in America
Daniella Gibbs Léger discusses the state of Black America and what President Obama's new initiative 'My Brother's Keeper' means for the African American community as a whole.
A Closer Look at President Obama's State of the Union Speech
Former Special Assistant to President Obama Danielle Gibbs Léger gives her take on last night's State of the Union speech.
The Shriver Report Reveals the State of the Economy for Black Women
Featuring essays from Beyonce, Lebron James, and Angela Glover Blackwell, the Shriver Report details the economic state of women.
Hollywood Dishes Out Movie Labels, But Are They Needed?
In light of The Best Man Holiday being called a "race-themed film," we're taking a closer look to see if Hollywood still needs to put movies into categories. Is it ever necessary?
Sound-Off: Why You Should Go See '12 Years A Slave'
Daniella Gibbs Léger explains the importance of 12 Years A Slave and why we need to support our stories.
What's This Debt Ceiling Business About Anyway?
It appears that Senate Democrats and Republicans have reached a deal to open up the government and raise the debt ceiling into early 2014.
A Reflection on the D.C. Navy Yard Shooting
"Last week's shooting at the naval facility in Washington, D.C. was tragic on all accounts, including the way the nation and the media reacted," says Daniella Gibbs Léger.
Sound-Off: Why We Should Back Obama in Syria
Tonight, President Obama will make his case to the American people about why he wants to conduct air strikes in Syria. Make no mistake; this is a very complicated, difficult issue. One that isn’t as black and white as some make it out to be.
TV Confessions: Why I'm Obsessed with 'Scandal'
A super fan shares why she can't get enough of the Shonda Rhimes political drama.
Hey, Congress: Who Do We Have to Shame to Get a Gun Law Passed?
The failure of a bill to expand background checks shows that only shame can persuade NRA-fearing Republicans to do what is right, says Daniella Gibbs Léger.
Yes, You Can Be Religious AND Support Marriage Equality
As the Supreme Court hears two cases involving same-sex marriage, Daniella Gibbs Legér explores how our community has evolved on the issue.
When Black Women Are Left Out of the Conversation
Lean In and the fiery debates surrounding it have so far excluded Black and lower-income women—but don't blame author Sheryl Sandberg for that.