Matthew Lynch, Ed.D., 07/30/12

Chair and Associate Professor of Education, Langston University

As people begin to make their political picks for the November race, it's important to take a moment and stop and think about what the country would actually look like under Mitt Romney's leadership.

Sharief Easterling, 07/30/12

Writer; Rapper; Brooklynite; Philanthropist

People were outraged when Kobe Bryant said his 2012 roster could beat 1992's Dream Team but quite frankly he's right!

Imam Khalid Latif, 07/28/12

Just because I am a Muslim, does not mean I am a threat. Just because I am Muslim, doesn't justify me being treated differently from anyone else.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, 07/29/12

Author and political analyst

As the closely contested 2012 presidential election further heats up, more groups will skirt the social media censors and ratchet up their hate filled vitriol on their sites. They'll pawn it off as poking fun and satire at Obama, and minorities. And for the most part they'll get away with it.

Darnell L. Moore and Wade Davis, Jr., 07/27/12

To say that a barbershop, street, or neighborhood is safe for all LGBTQ people is to forget that not all LGBTQ people share the same privileges that we do. Would a feminine-performing brother be safe in your barbershop? Would a masculine-performing sister feel safe in mine?

Rev. Al Sharpton, 07/26/12

President, National Action Network

Acknowledging the significant racial disparity present in our educational system, the president's order is a significant game changer for millions of black students, their families and communities suffering from the impact of inadequate opportunities.

Akilah Bolden-Monifa, 07/30/12

Blogger/writer

African Americans represent half of all new HIV/AIDS cases in the United States. And if black America were a country, it would have the 16th-highest HIV/AIDS epidemic rate in the world.

Joel Dreyfuss, 07/27/12

Senior Editor-at-large, The Root

Raspberry was a member of the first generation of African-American journalists to barge into an exclusive all-white club. As we find ourselves regularly recording the deaths, retirements or buyouts of black reporters, is TV and print news better and more complete because of the legacy of black journalists?

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson, 07/26/12

Global Leader, Metropolitan Community Churches

As African Americans get infected with HIV and die at shocking rates, we must all take stock, assess, and act. White LGBT people must intentionally break racial barriers that create de facto segregation. Worship together, socialize together, serve together, and be honest together.

Kiratiana Freelon, 07/26/12

Author, Travel Expert

If I share my experience at the London 2012 games with you, maybe I can convince you to make this trip at least once in your lifetime. Below are the eight reasons why you should start thinking about Rio 2016 right now, even before the London Games start.

Bernice A. King, 07/26/12

Chief Executive Officer, The King Center

Something is very wrong when our federal and state governments have a high tolerance for the unrestricted distribution of weapons of mass destruction, and it would be wrong to let this deadly form of neglect continue to facilitate bloodshed across America.

Zandile Blay, 07/27/12

Founder, AfricaStyleDaily.com; Former Fashion Editor, Paper Magazine

It was was a love of country that inspired engineering magnate Sir Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide to, as he tells it, "return Nigeria to its rightful place, as a leading aviation market."

Carl L. Hart, 07/26/12

Assoc. professor of neuroscience, Columbia University

I have given thousands of doses of crack cocaine to people -- as part of my research. To punish crack offenses more harshly than powder offenses is like punishing more harshly those who are caught smoking marijuana than those caught eating marijuana-laced brownies.

Vincent Warren, 07/25/12

Executive Director, Center for Constitutional Rights

Unless you've been stopped yourself, or you live in city neighborhoods where hundreds of people get stopped each day, you don't know what it's like to live under these conditions. You don't know what it's like to walk around feeling constantly targeted.

Sthokozo Mabaso, 07/25/12

Reporter, GlobalGirl Media South Africa

We all want to keep fighting to find a cure for HIV/Aids. It occurred to me that not only South Africa is facing the HIV epidemic. It was such an honor to take part in the march. As a young and HIV positive person, it gives me hope.

Jermaine Spradley, 07/24/12

Associate Blog Editor, The Huffington Post

In the history of American television, there aren't too many characters that deserve an obituary -- but Sherman Hemsley's George Jefferson most definitely does.

Valerie Jarrett, 07/24/12

Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement

On Saturday, R&B; legend Alicia Keys and I joined the Kaiser Family Foundation and the National Black Women's HIV/AIDS Network for an inspirational meeting with a community gathering of courageous black women living with HIV/AIDS.