So, of course, I watched the presidential debate last night but I’m not going to analyze it since that will be done a million times over.       What actually struck me last night as I watched the debate is the obvious yet still stunning fact that, in this day and age, with an African […]

Stephanie Robinson talks with the crew about voter suppression.

Stephanie Robinson provides questions for the first presidential debate.

Well, today, I actually have more questions than comments.       The first presidential debate is scheduled for October 3, and the topics for discussion have been released. They include questions on the economy, health care and the role and process of government.     So, I’ve come up with a number of questions – some […]

Question: If a man threatens you and your family, pulls a knife on your teenage son on your front lawn and then, after you fire a warning shot to get him to leave your property, he charges at you while reaching for a weapon, do you have the right to defend yourself?       Well, […]

Stephanie Robinson provides her perspective on the John McNeil case out of Kennesaw, GA. John McNeil was imprisoned after shooting a white man on the shooter's property.

Well guys, the issue of race is always with us, it’s as American as apple pie… especially during campaign season.       Case in point, you may recall that MSNBC’s Chris Matthews accused Mitt Romney of “playing the race card,” after Romney quipped "No one's ever asked to see my birth certificate" when Romney campaigned […]

Stephanie Robinson talks with crew about playing the "race card."

Stephanie Robinson discusses the power of inspiration and the possible effects of a powerful speech from President Obama at the DNC.

Well, tonight is the big night, President Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for President!       Of course, everyone, be they Democrat or Republican, will be listening to what our President has to say because he can definitely turn a phrase.       But more than simply “turning a phrase,” the President has the […]

So by now, you may have heard of Hampton University’s MBA Program’s ban on cornrows and locks, a controversial ban that got national attention this past week even though it has actually been in place since 2001.       So, male students in Hampton’s MBA program are not allowed to wear cornrows or locks to […]

Stephanie Robinson discusses Hampton University's ban on dreadlocks and braids.