The challenge is that the bill disadvantages some immigrants, especially African and Caribbean immigrants, while helping others. ...

President Barack Obama can make a difference by targeting the African American community, either directly or subtly in his choices about pubic policy. ...

After we savor the feeling of sweet success that comes from President Barack Obama’s election, there is work to do. ...

Last week, we learned that African American unemployment rates stayed level last month, with an absurdly high official unemployment rate of 14.1 percent. Unemployment rates for African American men fell, while those for African American women rose. These rates are way too high and understate the extent of pain that exists in the African American community. ...