"Repetitive Forgiveness"

I (J) recently heard an interview with former President Jimmy Carter on NPR’s “Speaking of Faith.” Mr. Carter, who has been married to his wife Rosalyn for over 60 years, said that the key to their marriage is the concept of “repetitive forgiveness” - that in order to get along happily with someone we love [...]

My Problem With Hillary Clinton: Guest Commentary By Pres

Pres, a regular contributor to this blog, writes about his problem with Hillary.
“Like probably far too many people I have an admitted unease with, bordering on distrust of, Sen. Hillary Clinton as she embarks on her quest for the highest office in the land.I was not always ambivalent about the first woman who might [...]

Does Staying "Black" Spell Trouble in a "White Society"

In this article, Steven Warshawsky critiques John McWhorter’s latest esssay on black consciousness and what McWhorter calls “anti-authoritarianism.” Warshawsky argues that racial conciousness among blacks limits our ability to succeed in a “white society.” I (J) wonder whether Asians and Indians are suceeding by “losing” their racial identity? What say you?

“Where McWhorter’s [...]

The Evolution of Black Film

Stomp the Yard, pictured.

“Gang and crime shoot-’em-ups are out, comedy and complex family dramas are in.So it goes in the so-called “urban” genre, a broad category of independent films featuring predominantly African-American and Latino casts and behind-the-scenes talent.
“For the past decade, the storylines of these features — which typically earn the bulk of [...]