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Author: Michael Arceneaux

#GaysBreakTheInternet Trends Following Orlando Shooting
Culture · News

LGBTQ Backlash Has Intensified And It Hurts Black Folks The Most

By Michael Arceneaux · Feb 1, 2018
J. Holiday And Black Men Like Him Should Stop Blaming Black Women For Their Problems
Culture

J. Holiday And Black Men Like Him Should Stop Blaming Black Women For Their Problems

By Michael Arceneaux · Jan 26, 2018
There's Only One Party To Blame If A Government Shutdown Occurs — And It's Not The Democrats
Politics

There's Only One Party To Blame If A Government Shutdown Occurs — And It's Not The Democrats

By Michael Arceneaux · Jan 19, 2018
OP-ED: The Only Sh*thole Country Is The One Trump And His Racist Base Hope To Create
News

OP-ED: The Only Sh*thole Country Is The One Trump And His Racist Base Hope To Create

By Michael Arceneaux · Jan 12, 2018
Hoda Kotb Is The Right Choice To Replace Matt Lauer, But Now We Need To Discuss Pay
News

Hoda Kotb Is The Right Choice To Replace Matt Lauer, But Now We Need To Discuss Pay

By Michael Arceneaux · Jan 3, 2018
Inviting The Obamas To Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's Wedding Could Cause A Crisis. But So What?
News · Weddings

Inviting The Obamas To Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's Wedding Could Cause A Crisis. But So What?

By Michael Arceneaux · Dec 30, 2017
Tavis Smiley Is Trying To Defend Himself Against Allegations With A Press Tour. It's Not Going Well
News

Tavis Smiley Is Trying To Defend Himself Against Allegations With A Press Tour. It's Not Going Well

By Michael Arceneaux · Dec 22, 2017
Donald Trump Calls Omarosa A ‘Lowlife’ And ‘Dog’ After She Claimed He Used The N-Word
News

Omarosa's 'Black Woman Civil War' Comment Proves Again She's Out Of Touch With The Black Community

By Michael Arceneaux · Dec 18, 2017
Russell Simmons' #Not Me Is Not The Way
News

Russell Simmons' #Not Me Is Not The Way

By Michael Arceneaux · Dec 15, 2017
It's Not The Responsibility Of Black Voters To Save Doug Jones And His Colorblind Policies
Politics

It's Not The Responsibility Of Black Voters To Save Doug Jones And His Colorblind Policies

By Michael Arceneaux · Dec 11, 2017
Good Riddance, John Conyers: On Double Standards And Protecting Black Men Accused Of Sexual Assault
News

Good Riddance, John Conyers: On Double Standards And Protecting Black Men Accused Of Sexual Assault

By Michael Arceneaux · Dec 6, 2017
Malia Obama Steps Out In New York City With A Fresh Braided Style
News

Malia Obama Will Be Alright

By Michael Arceneaux · Nov 30, 2017
Lena Dunham's Fake Naïveté Is Hurting Black Folk. And It Needs To Stop.
Culture · News

Lena Dunham's Fake Naïveté Is Hurting Black Folk. And It Needs To Stop.

By Michael Arceneaux · Nov 21, 2017
Review: ‘Mudbound’ Reminds Us That Race Relations Haven’t Progressed In This Country
Entertainment

Review: ‘Mudbound’ Reminds Us That Race Relations Haven’t Progressed In This Country

By Michael Arceneaux · Nov 17, 2017
Joe Biden Needs To Address His Wrongs With Anita Hill And Black Women Before Considering A 2020 Run
Politics

Joe Biden Needs To Address His Wrongs With Anita Hill And Black Women Before Considering A 2020 Run

By Michael Arceneaux · Nov 17, 2017
It's Not That John Kelly Needs A History Lesson - He's Just Willfully Choosing To Downplay Slavery
News

It's Not That John Kelly Needs A History Lesson - He's Just Willfully Choosing To Downplay Slavery

By Michael Arceneaux · Nov 1, 2017
Why Justin Timberlake Is The Perfect Super Bowl LII Pick For The NFL
Culture

Why Justin Timberlake Is The Perfect Super Bowl LII Pick For The NFL

By Michael Arceneaux · Oct 26, 2017
There's A Reason Trump Won't Let Gold Star Widow Myeshia Johnson Grieve In Peace
News

There's A Reason Trump Won't Let Gold Star Widow Myeshia Johnson Grieve In Peace

By Michael Arceneaux · Oct 24, 2017
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