EDITORIAL

An impediment to maturity

Father's Day is an appropriate time to discuss the problem of paternal negligence. Sen. Barack Obama did just that in a speech at the Apostolic Church of God, a predominantly black church in Chicago. More »

Invest in the future

Students across the country who have successfully completed their academic work will march to the strains of "Pomp and Circumstance" to receive their high school diplomas this month. That is a festive and important event but it does not complete their education. Some postgraduate work will be required to develop the skills necessary for employment in today's technological workplace. More »

OPINION

Huckabee's admonition not to demonize Obama will fall on deaf ears

Former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee sternly warned the GOP that demonizing Barack Obama won't work, and it would be a big blunder to even try. Huckabee issued the warning because he's worried that by going negative against Obama the GOP risks voter backlash. Obama's rival John McCain agrees. He has repeatedly pledged that his campaign will be clean. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Russert a "dear friend" of black America

The National Urban League and black America lost a dear friend earlier this month ("Requiescat in pace," Editorial, June 19, 2008). Tim Russert was one of the rare leaders in media who never feared to ask or answer the tough question. For Russert, honesty and fairness were non-negotiable. More »

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What should men do to become better fathers?

My answer to most problems is to put God first, know yourself and persevere. All will fall into place the way it should. More »