EDITORIAL

To whom much is given ...

Americans dread April 15 more than any other day of the year. That is the deadline for citizens to pony up their income taxes, unless there has been an extension. No one enjoys paying taxes. More »

OPINION

Public health must address sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

America's obesity epidemic jeopardizes our children's health and overwhelms our health care system. According to a recent Brookings Institute report, it also saps our economy due to spiraling health care costs and lost productivity from workers suffering from diabetes, heart disease and other obesity-related conditions. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

A successful model

While I agree with the viewpoint that teacher quality is a crucial factor in the educational success of African American children, I want to emphasize the importance of teachers that are a racial reflection of their students. While an excellent educational experience can be provided by a teacher of non-African decent, it is the deliverance of an education from a quality African American teacher that liberates the minds of our young African American children. More »

ROVING CAMERA

Do you think it was appropriate for the New York police officer under investigation for the shooting of Pace University student D. J. Henry to be named "Officer of the Year"?

No. It's more like a slap in the face. More »